Monaleo

American rapper

Monaleo

Birth name| Leondra Roshawn Gay
Born|  (2001-04-24) April 24, 2001 (age 22)
El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Occupation(s)|

* Rapper
* singer
* songwriter

Instrument(s)| Vocals
Years active| 2020–present
Labels| Stomp Down, Inc.

The Orchard

Sony Music
Partner(s)| Stunna 4 Vegas (2021–present)

Musical artist

Leondra Roshawn Gay (born April 24, 2001), known by her stage name Monaleo (pronounced mon-a-lee-o) is an American rapper and singer-songwriter based in Houston. She released her debut single, "Beating Down Yo Block," on February 24, 2021.

## Early life[edit]

Gay originates from El Paso and grew up in Houston, Texas.[1] She attended The High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, located in Houston. She was in pursuit of a degree at Prairie View A&M University before putting her studies on pause due to her musical career.[2]

## Career[edit]

Gay began working in music intermittently since January 2020. In September 2020, she released a snippet of her debut single "Beating Down Yo Block" with producer Merion Krazy.[3] The song samples "Knockin Pictures Off Da Wall" by Yungstar. She wrote the song while struggling with a bad breakup.[2][4] The song went viral on social media in January 2021, gaining over 3 million streams on Spotify and 3.3 million views on the music video on YouTube. Monaleo later released the singles "Girls Outside" and "Suck It Up."[3] "Girls Outside" samples "Outside” by OG Bobby Billions.[5] In August 2021, Gay released a music video for the single, "Suck It Up."[6][7] On May 26, 2023, she released her debut studio album, Where the Flowers Don't Die, featuring a guest appearance from Flo MIlli.[8]

Gay is represented by the Stomp Down collective.[3]

## Personal life[edit]

Gay's younger brother is rapper Yung Rampage. She has publicly shared about her past suicide attempts and mental health.[3] In May 2023, Gay gave birth to her first child, Khalick Anthony Caldwell II, with partner Stunna 4 Vegas.[9][8]

## Discography[edit]

### Studio albums[edit]

List of studio albums, with selected details  Title  | Album details  | Peak chart positions

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[10]
Where the Flowers Don't Die |

* Released: May 26, 2023
* Label: Stomp Down
* Format: Digital download, streaming

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### Singles[edit]

#### As lead artist[edit]

List of singles, showing year released and album name  Title  | Year  | Certifications | Album

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"First Draft Pick"  | 2020  |  | non-album single
"Beating Down Your Block"  | 2021  |

* RIAA: Gold[11]

| Where the Flowers Don't Die
"Girls Outside"  |  | non-album single
"Suck It Up"  |
"We Not Humping"  |
"We Not Humpin' (Remix)" (with Flo Milli) | 2022  |
"Body Bag"  |
"Miss U Already" (with NoCap) |
"Ridgemont Baby"  | 2023  |  | Where the Flowers Don't Die
"Sober Mind" - A COLORS SHOW |
"Ass Kickin"  |

### Guest appearances[edit]

List of guest appearances, showing song title, year released, other artists and album name  Title  | Year  | Artist(s)  | Album

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"Family Ties"  | 2020  | Yung Rampage  | non-album single
"Jammin’ Screwnem"  | 2021  | GasGang Youngin, OMB Bloodbath, Guapo  | Be Someone: HoUSton Population
"Lock It Down" [12] | DJ Chose  | non-album single
"Real Problems"  | Yung Al  | I Am Yung
"Cee Cee"  | Maxo Kream | Weight of the World
"Apply Pressure"  | Money Stoffice  | Gullyside Wayz
"Introvert"  | JohnDee  | Livestindacity
"You Mad"  | Josh Mercy  | non-album single
"Serious"  | 2022  | Rizzoo Rizzoo  | Racks and Revenge
"Matta & Mona"  | Yung Matta  | non-album single
"Hands Up"  | Tay Money
"Hot Girl"  | Fmb Ty, Jeezmino
"Scary"  | $hyne  | Who These Rap Niggas Wanna Be Like
"Stick On Me"  | KCG Josh, Maxo Kream  | The Book of Joshua
"Bed Time"  | 2023  | Flo Milli, Gloss Up  | You Still Here, Ho? (Extended)
"Top Notch"  | Mahoney  | non-album single

## References[edit]

1. ^ Rodrigues, Ashwin (November 8, 2021). "When Monoleo Raps, You Want Her to Win". Noisey. Vice Media Group. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
2. ^ a b Stewart, Shelby (May 28, 2021). "Houston's rising female rapper Monaleo earns a spot on Rolling Loud lineup". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
3. ^ a b c d Seabrook III, Robby (September 15, 2021). "The Break Presents - Monaleo". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
4. ^ "Genius: Monaleo "Beating Down Yo Block" Official Lyrics & Meaning". HipHopCanada. 2021-07-13. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
5. ^ Stewart, Shelby (2021-07-08). "Houston's Monaleo releases 'Girls Outside,' a summer revenge anthem". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
6. ^ Strauss, Matthew (2021-08-11). "Monaleo Shares Video for New Song "Suck It Up"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
7. ^ Pierre, Alphonse (2021-08-17). "Listen to Monaleo's "Suck it Up": The Ones". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
8. ^ a b Conteh, Mankaprr (2023-05-25). "Monaleo Survived Pregnancy, Depression, and Her Debut LP -- All at Once". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
9. ^ Speakman, Kimberlee (April 15, 2023). "Monaleo Reveals She Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby with Boyfriend Stunna 4 Vegas". People. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
10. ^ "BLACKPINK's 'Born Pink' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
11. ^ "American certifications – Monaleo". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
12. ^ Lock It Down (feat. Monaleo), 2021-08-27, retrieved 2023-05-27

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