| Jerzee Monét | |
| Birth Name: | Tanisha Monét Carey |
| Birth Date: | 9 June 1977 |
| Origin: | Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Singer, songwriter |
| Years Active: | 2001–present |
| Genre: | R&B, soul |
| Label: | DreamWorks Records |
| Associated Acts: | Ruff Ryders, Ja Rule |
Tanisha Monét Carey (born June 9, 1977), better known by her stage name Jerzee Monét, is an American R&B singer formerly signed to DreamWorks Records.
Jerzee's parents are divorced.[1] Her mom is a Jehovah Witness and her cousins are Muslims.[1] [2] She previously worked as a hairstylist and a chef before releasing her debut album.
While working as a chef Ruff Ryders came to eat where she worked.[1] [2] She and DMX exchanged phone numbers and he encouraged her to pursue her dreams.[1] [2] She later signed a record deal with DreamWorks Records and started creating her debut project entitled Love & War. In 2002, Jerzee released her debut single entitled "Most High" featuring DMX. She released her second single "Work It Out," which did not chart. She released her debut album "Love & War" which peaked at 60 on Billboard 200 and at 14 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.
| Album details | Peak chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | |||
| Love & War |
| 60 | 14 | |