Monkstar was a former member of N.A.S.T.Y Crew, who in the early 2000’s were one of the most popular grime crews. He was later founded the Newham Generals alongside two other former N.A.S.T.Y D Double E and Footsie in 2004, remaining with the group until 2007. During this time they were signed to Dizzee Rascal’s record label Dirtee Stank.

After leaving Newham Generals he turned his full-time focus towards religion, and it seemed he may never pick up the mic again. However, in 2015 he re-emerged with an appearance on Sir Spyro’s The Grime Show.

Monkstar on the The Grime Show

This was followed up by “Frontline 2015, on which he reunited with the Newham Generals to produce a remix of the classic NGs track "Frontline” (below).

Frontline – Newham Generals