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Background information
Also known asMonténégro
Born (1994-01-13) January 13, 1994 (age 30)
Origin Kampala, Uganda
Genres Funk rock, rythm and blues, folk rock, hard rock, heavy metal, alternative rock, piano rock
Occupation(s) Musician, singer-songwriter, poet
Instrument(s) Vocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsIndependent

Joseph Watema, commonly known as Monténégro ( /ˌmɒnt[invalid input: 'ɨ']ˈnɡr/ ), is a Ugandan singer-songwriter, poet, linguist, and most notably the front man of multicultural rock band, I'm a 7. Ironically, as though to deflect credit for the latter role, he has famously referred to Jian Zhang (the group's pianist) as ”front man Jian Zhang” during live gigs and interviews. As a co-founder and principal band member, Monténégro has imported influences from various genres of music including funk, blues, folk, and classical music; into the quartet's expansive brand of rock music. Consequently, he has served as a major creative force behind the act's increasing popularity,

Early life

Childhood

Teenage years and rock 'n' roll

Educational background

Musicianship

Tenure with I'm a 7

As a vocalist

Lyricism

On-stage persona

Genres and musical influences

Relationship with fellow band members

Jian Zhang

Ben Foster

Jean Jacques

Poetry

Visual arts and conceptualism

Worldview and philosophies

Personal life

Discography

With I'm a 7

References

Category:1994 births

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Obed Jules/sandbox
File:Monténégro.JPG
Background information
Also known asMonténégro
Born (1994-01-13) January 13, 1994 (age 30)
Origin Kampala, Uganda
Genres Funk rock, rythm and blues, folk rock, hard rock, heavy metal, alternative rock, piano rock
Occupation(s) Musician, singer-songwriter, poet
Instrument(s) Vocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsIndependent

Joseph Watema, commonly known as Monténégro ( /ˌmɒnt[invalid input: 'ɨ']ˈnɡr/ ), is a Ugandan singer-songwriter, poet, linguist, and most notably the front man of multicultural rock band, I'm a 7. Ironically, as though to deflect credit for the latter role, he has famously referred to Jian Zhang (the group's pianist) as ”front man Jian Zhang” during live gigs and interviews. As a co-founder and principal band member, Monténégro has imported influences from various genres of music including funk, blues, folk, and classical music; into the quartet's expansive brand of rock music. Consequently, he has served as a major creative force behind the act's increasing popularity,

Early life

Childhood

Teenage years and rock 'n' roll

Educational background

Musicianship

Tenure with I'm a 7

As a vocalist

Lyricism

On-stage persona

Genres and musical influences

Relationship with fellow band members

Jian Zhang

Ben Foster

Jean Jacques

Poetry

Visual arts and conceptualism

Worldview and philosophies

Personal life

Discography

With I'm a 7

References

Category:1994 births


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