Born and raised in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, MC and producer, ScienZe (aka Jamal Monsanto) released his first mixtape “The DOPEness, Vol. 1” in 2009. Drawing inspiration from the DIY aesthetic found in independent films and world music; while exploring themes of love and loss and the importance of having a thirst for knowledge, ScienZe has long-recognized the importance of collaboration and an open mind, when making music.

Outside of music, ScienZe believes that education is very important, and is working on endeavors that will give children and young adults the courage to dream and pursue all that they desire. Currently, heʼs the headlining emcee on The Hall Pass Tour, a series of after-school music concerts designed to support the advancement of education for todayʼs youth.