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About TOKiMONSTA
Grammy-nominated DJ and producer TOKiMONSTA creates a signature blend of hip-hop and dance music.
• TOKiMONSTA is the stage name of California native Jennifer Lee, who learned to play piano as a young child. She cultivated an early love for classical music and hip-hop before discovering dance music.
• After releasing her debut album, 2010’s Midnight Menu, she signed with Brainfeeder, the label run by producer Flying Lotus. She was the first female artist on the roster.
• She released her 2013 sophomore album, Half Shadows, on Ultra Records before founding her own indie label, Young Art.
• TOKiMONSTA underwent two brain surgeries after being diagnosed with the ultra-rare condition Moyamoya disease in 2015. She temporarily lost all language comprehension skills and her ability to write and produce music.
• She wrote her genre-shifting 2017 album Lune Rouge following her recovery. It earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album. She was the first-ever female Asian American artist nominated in that category.
TOKiMONSTA has also released music as a member of Analogue Monsta.
Influenced by TOKiMONSTATOKiMONSTA has influenced the music of Hua Li 化力, Jay-Premier, Wrex Mason and more.
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