DJ Stormy Monroe Spins The Block For Super Bowl LIX

Tremendous Bowl LIX is on its means, happening on the New Orleans Caesars Superdome on Feb. 9. For under the second time in historical past, two Black quarterbacks—Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes—will face off on the sphere. Followers and non-fans alike are additionally tuning in to look at the much-anticipated halftime present by 22-time Grammy Award winner Kendrick Lamar. Whereas these Black males are a part of the primary occasion, there are additionally Black girls in help roles, serving to maintain the vibes immaculate. Considered one of them is New Orleans native DJ Stormy Monroe.

DJ Stormy Monroe will companion with the NFL to entertain patrons earlier than kick-off. A graduate of Edna Karr Excessive College and Dillard College, the inventive was formed within the birthplace of jazz. Whereas music was not her first profession selection, she has made a reputation for herself within the music and leisure industries. A former contestant on the OWN Community’s “Able to Love,” she is not any stranger to the highlight. DJ Stormy Monroe has traveled the world, spreading pleasure by means of music.

As she travels dwelling to New Orleans for the Tremendous Bowl, she took a couple of minutes to talk with BLACK ENTERPRISE about her journey.

Was a music profession all the time the purpose? If not, how did you arrive at this level?

I can’t say that being in music was all the time my profession purpose, however I can say I’ve all the time had a love for it. I really managed native artists once I was in highschool and school. This was earlier than SoundCloud and digital music releases. I ultimately grew to become an EDM artist, however that was short-lived as soon as I discovered how little management artists had over their careers at the moment. In 2015, I began DJing part-time till I stepped out on religion and left my company profession to develop into a full-time DJ in 2018.

As a New Orleans native, how does it really feel to return again and characterize town at a nationwide occasion of this magnitude?

Rising up in New Orleans and witnessing our metropolis host huge occasions just like the ESSENCE Pageant, Sugar Bowl, and now the Tremendous Bowl for the eleventh time, the chance to DJ on the primary stage for the Tremendous Bowl for the third yr in a row is the last word full-circle second for me as a result of it’s in my hometown.

New Orleans is certainly one of America’s most uniquely unique, culture-rich cities. How does that tradition form your artistry?

New Orleans is wealthy in tradition, particularly music historical past, because the birthplace of jazz. That deep historical past influences each side of my artistry.

Have you ever needed to mood your Southern sensibilities to increase your profession throughout the U.S. and the world?

Really, as a result of New Orleans has such a various pool of influences, I used to be most likely extra ready for the trade than most. I’m in a position to be myself in each room I enter or stage I carry out on as a result of I grew up listening to Louis Armstrong, Ellis Marsalis Jr., Harry Connick Jr., Money Cash and No Restrict, Trombone Shorty, Bounce DJs like DJ Jimi, and extra.

How have you ever maintained your relationship with the NFL over the previous few years? What about you retains them coming again?

I’m simply grateful they maintain reserving me. In the end, I believe it boils right down to being straightforward to work with and understanding that the NFL has a really giant however multifaceted model that pulls individuals from varied demographics. I’m nice at studying the room and making a concerted effort to play music that matches the group.

You appeared on ‘Able to Love’ on the OWN Community. Are there some other TV appearances within the works?

Sure, “Able to Love” was my first alternative to be on nationwide TV, however that was clearly a relationship actuality present and never tied to my model as a DJ. LOL. As for seeing me on TV once more, I’m not at liberty to debate the small print, however please know that I might be again on nationwide TV within the close to future—this time as DJ Stormy Monroe.

The place can we discover you after you allow the stadium? What’s subsequent?

After the Tremendous Bowl, I’ll resume touring with multi-platinum and Grammy-winning R&B group 112 as their official tour DJ. Comply with me on Instagram to maintain up with me @DJStormyMonroe.

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