Draft:DonMonique

Draft:DonMonique

DonMonique
DonMonique
DonMonique
Background information
Born
Donmonique Mitchell

The Bronx, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2014–present
LabelIndependent

DonMonique (born Donmonique Mitchell; August 15) is an American rapper from New York City. She first gained recognition with the release of her 2014 single "Pilates", which attracted attention from music publications including The FADER, Pitchfork, Complex, Vice, and Nylon.[1] Her debut extended play (EP), Thirst Trap (2015), received positive reviews from critics and established her as an emerging voice in New York hip hop.[2]

Early life

DonMonique was born in the Bronx, New York, and was raised by her mother and grandmother. She is the eldest of two children.

She attended Cardinal Spellman High School and Harry S. Truman High School before enrolling at Berkeley College in New York City, where she studied fashion marketing. She left college after several months to pursue a career in music full time.

Before pursuing music professionally, DonMonique developed an interest in fashion and songwriting. She has cited growing up in New York City as an influence on her artistic style and musical direction.

Career

DonMonique began her music career in 2014 with the independent release of her debut single, "We Don't", which she released on her 20th birthday.[3]

Later that year, she released "Pilates (Kendall, Kylie, Miley)", which became her breakout single. The song received coverage from publications including The FADER, Cosmopolitan, MTV News, and Complex, and gained additional attention after being featured by Kylie Jenner on social media and during an Alexander Wang fashion presentation.[4][5](https://www.nylon.com/articles/donmonique-interview)

In May 2015, DonMonique released the single "Jada", followed by "Tha Low", a collaboration with Slayter and Danny Brown.[6][7](https://www.thefader.com/2015/05/07/donmonique-is-super-brooklyn-on-her-new-track-jada)

On July 25, 2015, she released her debut EP, Thirst Trap, featuring guest appearances by Danny Brown and Remy Banks. The EP received positive reviews from critics, with Pitchfork praising her lyrical style and delivery.[8][9](https://www.thefader.com/2015/07/25/stream-donmoniques-ithirst-trapi-ep)

Following the release of Thirst Trap, DonMonique performed at events including The FADER and New Era's Nightcap Sessions in New York City and continued promoting the EP through live performances.[10](https://www.thefader.com/2015/09/24/new-era-fader-nightcap-sessions)

In December 2016, DonMonique returned with the single "On Me", announcing her second EP, Black Kate Moss.[11][12](https://www.xxlmag.com/donmonique-is-a-boss-on-on-me/)

2017–present

In May 2017, DonMonique released the single "Selfish", produced by Kirk Knight of Pro Era. Reviewing the track for Pitchfork, Jay Balfour wrote that the song showcased her "no-holds-barred flow" and compared aspects of her delivery to earlier New York rappers.[13]

In November 2018, DonMonique independently released her second EP, Black Kate Moss.[14] The project's opening track, "Tha Ball", was reviewed by Pitchfork, which highlighted its incorporation of New York ballroom culture and praised DonMonique's confident performance.[15]

In January 2019, Noisey published a feature on DonMonique and the video for the title track "Black Kate Moss". In the accompanying interview, she discussed the inspiration behind the EP, her hiatus from music, touring with Santigold and Lil Debbie following the release of Thirst Trap, and the personal experiences that influenced the project.[16]

In 2020, DonMonique released the singles "Givin' Body" and appeared on "Go Down" by Zakee El.[17]

Her third EP, Boss Bitch Bible, was released independently in June 2021. The project featured eight tracks, including the single "Cause & Effect", and production from Harry Fraud, Brodinski, Slade Da Monsta, and other producers.[18]

In 2023, DonMonique released the singles "My Man" and "Da Fuck".[19]

Thirst Trap was included in SPIN magazine's list of the 50 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2015, where editors praised DonMonique's blend of contemporary production with classic New York rap influences.[20]

In August 2015, music critic Jon Caramanica of The New York Times highlighted Thirst Trap in a roundup of notable new music releases.[21]

In 2015, Complex named DonMonique one of its 20 New Rappers to Watch Out For, citing her breakout single "Pilates" and describing her as one of New York City's emerging rap artists.[22]

  1. ^ "DonMonique". The FADER. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  2. ^ "DonMonique: Thirst Trap EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  3. ^ Emmanuel, C.M. (July 24, 2015). "The Break Presents: DonMonique". XXL. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  4. ^ "donmonique". The FADER. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  5. ^ "DonMonique Interview". Nylon. February 27, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  6. ^ "DonMonique Is Super Brooklyn On Her New Track, "Jada"". The FADER. May 7, 2015. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  7. ^ "DonMonique, Slayter, And Danny Brown Premiere Gritty Crew Track "Tha Low"". The FADER. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  8. ^ Mistry, Anupa (September 21, 2015). "DonMonique: Thirst Trap EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  9. ^ "Stream DonMonique's Thirst Trap EP". The FADER. July 25, 2015. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  10. ^ "DonMonique And Chase B Popped Off At New Era's N.Y.C. Office". The FADER. September 24, 2015. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  11. ^ "DonMonique Debuts "On Me," Her Bossed-Up New Song". The FADER. December 16, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  12. ^ "DonMonique Is a Boss on "On Me"". XXL. December 19, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  13. ^ Balfour, Jay (May 23, 2017). "DonMonique: "Selfish"". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  14. ^ "Black Kate Moss by DonMonique". Apple Music. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  15. ^ Russell, Khalia (November 20, 2018). "DonMonique: "Tha Ball"". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  16. ^ Corry, Kristin (January 28, 2019). "DonMonique's Getting Everything Off Her Chest on "Black Kate Moss"". Noisey. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  17. ^ "DonMonique". Apple Music. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  18. ^ "Boss Bitch Bible by DonMonique". Apple Music. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  19. ^ "DonMonique". Apple Music. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  20. ^ "SPIN's 50 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2015". Yahoo Entertainment. December 17, 2015. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  21. ^ Caramanica, Jon (August 2, 2015). "New Releases From Bea Miller, Sublime With Rome and DonMonique". The New York Times. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  22. ^ Ahmed, Insanul (September 2015). "20 New Rappers to Watch Out for in 2015". Complex. Retrieved July 25, 2026.

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