Rock (of Heltah Skeltah)

If you take large doses of excitement, laughter, energy, authenticity and a voice so dope auto tunes would just ruin it, you have the perfect recipe for pure Adrenaline Music represented by consistent “No Nonsense” rhymes and punch lines that only Rock could create!

Since 1995 Rock also known as Rockness Monsta, has gained domestic and international success as a legendary Hip Hop artist. This success can be attributed to music that fans old and new can easily identify. Through his distinguished grimy deep voice and rugged yet tactful flow Rock paints a picture for his listening audience that transcends neighborhoods, borders, languages and class. Rock has performed and toured as a solo artist as well as with Heltah Skeltah and Boot Camp Click throughout the USA, Europe and South America.

Rock has shared the stage with Jay Z, Wu Tang Clan, Rakim, The Notorious B.I.G., The Roots, Redman, Slick Rick, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, KRS One, Pharoah Monch, Kidz in the Hall, Bustah Rhymes, Torae, Mobb Deep, Xhibit, The Alkaholiks, Brand Nubian, Tha Dogg Pound, Big Pun, The Lost Boys, M.O.P., EPMD, Das Efx, MC Ren, Ras Kas, Mack 10, The Lox, Planet Asia, Fat Joe, Mike Beck, Keith Murray, Foxy Brown, Montell Jordan, Outlawz, and countless others.

Known for being one of the “Great 8” MC’s from the Boot Camp Clik, as well as one half of the rap duo Heltah Skeltah, Rock has released numerous albums. With the Boot Camp Clik he appeared on For the People (1997), The Last Stand (2006) and Casualties of War (2007). As part of the legendary group Heltah Skeltah, he released three albums, Nocturnal (1996), Magnum Force (1998)and their most recent release D.I.R.T. (Da Incredible Rap Team) in 2008.

As a solo artist Rock has released three mixtapes, The Best of Rock (AWOL Soldier) in 2003, The Best of Rock Volume 2 (Vetetranz Day) in 2004 and Shell Shock in 2008. Rock has resurfaced once again as a solo artist with a transformed and renewed energy and has multiple projects in development. Rock has a new mixtape coming soon titled, “Rockin Out West” and has a new solo album in the works. Rock is currently being booked for shows and tours domestic and international, and the fans will be more than satisfied! A Rock show embodies an intensity and energy that is unparalleled! With a set list that covers over 15 years of music, fans are able to experience Hip Hop at its true level of raw and original authenticity, leaving them in a state of Hip Hop heaven.