Monét

When Monét Lerner was born the capacity to generate extraordinary sound came with her. "My mom told me doctors came running from across the hall," says Monét. "They wanted to know how this baby could scream so loud!"

Fourteen years later, it's Monét's fans who are screaming the still extraordinary sounds emanating from her vocal chords. What's most impressive of all is that those sounds seem more rooted in the classic rock and new wave of the late 70's and early 80's than the bombastic vocal gymnastics of the American Idol generation. Though she grew up loving hip-hop and jazz and listening to the likes of Beyoncé and Britney, she says that, when she began recording her eponymous EP at Studio City Sound, under the direction of Producer/Engineer Tom Weir, she wanted a heavier rock sound than you tend to get these days. And, with the help of all-star musicians, she gets it: guitars are supplied L.A. Music Scene Heavyweights Dave Darling and Tim Pierce; Lance Morrison, who have worked with Don Henley, Rod Stewart and Alanis Morrissette, among others, plays Bass; Matt Laug, who has also played with Morrissette, is on drums. These are great musicians working their magic on refreshing songs written or co-written by someone who is musically mature well beyond her 15 years. Monét herself plays guitar and piano and says that next she'll be tackling the drums.

The teen sensation has already performed to wildly enthusiastic crowds at many impressive venues, including: The Pond for the Rick Dees 2003 KISS FM Talent Search; the Ventura County Fairgrounds' Stadium; the Staples Center for Lakers and Clippers games where she received standing ovations for singing the National Anthem; the Key Club in Hollywood where she wowed the audience with her performance at the New Music Weekly Awards; and most recently the world famous Whisky A Go-Go. Monét has proven to the able to draw crowds to the stage in every genre.

A background in musical theatre productions include "Grease", "The Sound of Music", and "Hello, Dolly" has helped hone her ability to connect with an audience. Her acting experience adds a mature and passionate touch to her concert performances, as well as her music videos. In her "2 of Them" music video, that connection is rock solid.