Биография

The two-time GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Matthew Santos (MA/SA), best known as the singer from Lupe Fiasco’s hit single “Superstar", returns with new solo music in 2022. Pre-pandemic times, Matthew was fronting the Chicago-based band MONAKR, touring extensively through the U.S. with plays at SXSW, CRSSD Fest, and Mamby. On screen, MONAKR's music earned placements in the Hollywood film “Love, Simon” and TV show “Shades of Blue.” In recent years, he has collaborated with Grammy-winning Daveed Diggs (Seven Nights in Chicago), Rafael Casal (Seven Nights in Chicago), NGHTMRE (Feeling Gud), Saba Pivot (Bucket List) while touring with Dessa throughout Europe, China and North America. Matthew's upcoming single "In My Breath" was recently placed in the BET show "Games People Play", and he has had music featured in the hit show "LEGO Masters", along with the feature-length film, "Berlin, I love You". Currently independent, Santos is slated to release two upcoming EP's and various singles in 2022. “There’s something special, blissful and, yes, melancholic about Santos’ voice. Maybe even haunting.” -Chicago Tribune “Such a beautiful voice” -John Legend “If I had one word...it would be captivating.” -John Sebastian; Program Director, CBS Radio