LAMONT
HISTORY
With an alternative style and a brash delivery, Lamont motivates listeners with carefully crafted lyrics. Music that feeds the mind and soul can be hard to come by but Lamont walks that fine line. His subject matter is daring, creative, and dynamic. A Miami Florida native, he grew up in a host of different neighborhoods from North Miami Beach and Overtown to Perrine and Homestead. Lamont shared the same struggles as many other inner-city youths but he represents the city with a different perspective. After watching his parents battle with drug addiction while growing up, Lamont vowed to never sell drugs under any circumstance.
By the time Lamont reached high school, he went to live with his grandmother in the South Miami area, in Perrine. This is where Lamont was able to cultivate his potential. While living with his grandmother, Lamont started attending church and it was there where he first picked up a mic at the age of 17. After graduating from Miami-Dade Community College with an Associate of Arts degree in 2008, Lamont joined the military to further his education as well as support his music career.
Lamont is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree from Florida International University. Though his musical journey began in the church he has a versatile palette of music that makes for a tenacious sound. His artistry is more than just music; it's a frame of mind that entertains. He is the voice for anyone grinding with a purpose despite where they began. While he has been compared to artists such as Dee-1, Lecrae, and J. Cole, there is no mistaking Lamont has a distinct sound and is carving out his own lane. Listen to his latest effort Timeless available now on all major streaming platforms.
