Asher Monroe

Asher Monroe
Monroe in 2022
Background information
Birth nameAsher Monroe Book
Born (1988-09-18) September 18, 1988 (age 36)
Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
GenresPop, R&B, soul, reggae
Occupation(s)Recording artist, actor, dancer
Instrumentpiano
Years active1995–present
LabelsD Empire Entertainment, Warner Bros. Records
Websitewww.ashermonroe.com

Asher Monroe Book (born September 18, 1988), known professionally as Asher Monroe, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor. In 2006, after starring in an extensive run of national tours including The Sound of Music, Oliver!, and The Prince and the Pauper, Monroe signed to Warner Bros. Records, under which he released his first top 40 single "Love Struck" as lead singer for the boy band V Factory.[1] From 2006 to 2009, he starred in multiple prime time TV & film roles including Parenthood on NBC[2][3] the MGM remake of Fame[4][5][6] and The Mentalist[7][8][9] on CBS, after which he signed on as the flagship solo artist to the music label D Empire Entertainment.[10][11][12] In 2011, under new label and management, he was named one of MTV's Top Ten Artists, alongside other artists such as Frank Ocean, Lana Del Rey, and Avicii.[13] In December 2012, he appeared on the sponsored cover of Billboard magazine,[14] after he which he released his two latest singles: Here With You (co-written by Monroe and produced by OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder)[15] and Hush Hush (co-produced by Monroe). Monroe began recording collaborations in late 2013 with Chris Brown and Sean Kingston in Los Angeles, CA for his forthcoming solo album.[16]

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  2. ^ "'Parenthood' Finale: Asher Monroe Recalls Season One Guest Appearance". PopCrush. January 29, 2015. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  3. ^ "'Parenthood': Is it wrong to want Amber with Steve?". EW.com. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  4. ^ "J-14 Exclusive Q&A with Fame's Asher Book and Kay Panabaker". J-14. September 2, 2009. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  5. ^ "Asher Book Opens Up About His Character in 'Fame' (Video Clip) | MTV". MTV. Retrieved April 17, 2018.[dead link‍]
  6. ^ "Exclusive On Set Video Interviews with the Cast of FAME – Paul Iacono, Kay Panabaker, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Naturi Naughton, Asher Book and Collins Pennie". Collider. September 2, 2009. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  7. ^ "Fun Facts on Asher Monroe". News24. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  8. ^ "From Boy Band To Solo Artist: Meet Asher Monroe". November 8, 2012. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  9. ^ "Asher Book". TVGuide.com. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  10. ^ "D Empire Entertainment Releases & Artists on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  11. ^ "An Interview With Musician ASHER MONROE About His Newest Album 'Inner Warrior,' Biggest Inspirations and More! | All Access Music". music.allaccess.com. September 22, 2017. Archived from the original on April 18, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  12. ^ "Scott Warns Asher Monroe About A Crazy Woman Named 'Taylor'". January 2, 2013. Archived from the original on April 18, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  13. ^ "Check Out Buzzworthy's Favorite Breakthrough Artists Of 2012!". MTV News. Archived from the original on November 16, 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  14. ^ "Soundcheck: Billboard's Cover Boy Asher Monroe | TheInsider.com". Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
  15. ^ "Asher Monroe Collaborates with Chris Brown & Ryan Tedder on New Album « Chicago's B96 – 96.3 FM". Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
  16. ^ "Is Chris Brown as bad as we think? Asher Monroe talks working with the rapper". SheKnows. February 3, 2015. Retrieved April 17, 2018."Asher Monroe and Chris Brown Want to Share the "Memory" of Product Placement In New Music Video". Complex. Retrieved April 17, 2018.