TOKiMONSTA

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Jennifer Lee, professionally known as TOKiMONSTA, is an American producer and DJ renowned for her innovative contributions to electronic and hip-hop music. Born and raised in Torrance, California, she began her musical journey with classical piano training before venturing into music production using tools like the Roland SP-404 and Fruity Loops. Her early influences include DJ Krush, J Dilla, RZA, Dr. Dre, and DJ Shadow.

TOKiMONSTA gained prominence as the first female artist signed to Flying Lotus's Brainfeeder label, releasing her debut album, "Midnight Menu," in 2010. She continued to evolve her sound with subsequent albums such as "Half Shadows" (2013), "Desiderium" (2014), "Lune Rouge" (2017), and "Oasis Nocturno" (2020). Her collaborations span a diverse range of artists, including Anderson .Paak, Gavin Turek, EarthGang, and MNDR.

In 2015, she faced a significant health challenge due to Moyamoya disease, undergoing two brain surgeries that temporarily affected her ability to comprehend music. Demonstrating remarkable resilience, she made a triumphant return to music, earning a Grammy nomination in 2018 for her album "Lune Rouge."

Her latest album, "Eternal Reverie," released in March 2025, is a testament to her enduring spirit and artistic evolution. The album blends house and disco elements, showcasing her ability to craft subtle yet impactful productions. Tracks like "Say Tell Me" and "For You" highlight her skill in merging nuanced melodies with compelling rhythms.

"Eternal Reverie" has been lauded as a vibrant celebration of life through dance music. Notable collaborations on the album include the disco-pop infused "Lucky U" featuring Gavin Turek, the soulful "On Sum" with Anderson .Paak, and "Sci Fi" featuring rapper Mez's dynamic verses over classic hip-hop beats. The album's quieter instrumental tracks, such as "Eternal" and "Infinite Embrace," underscore TOKiMONSTA's storytelling prowess and provide an emotional depth to the collection.

Throughout her career, TOKiMONSTA has consistently pushed the boundaries of genre, blending electronic, hip-hop, and dance music elements to create a distinctive sound that resonates with a global audience.

Eternal Reverie TOKiMONSTA
album alternative pop, Dance, Electronic, hip hop
Enjoy Your Life Oby Onyioha, TOKiMONSTA
track disco
Sci Fi Mez, TOKiMONSTA
track funk, hip hop
Lucky U Gavin Turek, TOKiMONSTA
track nu disco
Feel It PARTYOF2, TOKiMONSTA
track
Floating – feat. Candy Crush Saga TOKiMONSTA
track chillwave, electra, escape room, indietronica
On Sum Anderson .Paak, Rae Khalil, TOKiMONSTA
track chillwave, electra, escape room, hip hop
Eats The Tale Rochelle Jordan, TOKiMONSTA
track alternative r&b, chillwave, electra, escape room
Golden Years – TOKiMONSTA Remix David Bowie, TOKiMONSTA
track art rock, chillwave, classic rock, electra
Get Me Some Drew Love, Dumbfoundead, TOKiMONSTA
track k-rap
Oasis Nocturno TOKiMONSTA
album Dance, Electronic, hip hop
Lune Rouge TOKiMONSTA
album Dance, Electronic, hip hop
FOVERE TOKiMONSTA
album Dance, Electronic
You’re Invited Gavin Turek, TOKiMONSTA
album nu disco
Desiderium TOKiMONSTA
album Dance, Electronic
Half Shadows TOKiMONSTA
album Dance, Electronic, hip hop
Boom Analogue Monsta, Suzi Analogue, TOKiMONSTA
album Electronic
Creature Dreams TOKiMONSTA
album Electronic
LA Series 8 Mike Gao, TOKiMONSTA
album electro swing, Electronic, Experimental
Midnight Menu TOKiMONSTA
album Dance, Electronic
Cosmic Intoxication TOKiMONSTA
album Electronic, lo-fi