Monique SongByrd & Tru Essence Band

Mesa, AZ

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Travels up to 200 miles

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At your Best

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City Of Peoria Event

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Share my life

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Slow Jam

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Donnell Rawlings & I at Show

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Me singing with Brandon T Jackson

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Singing with internationally known artist Tony Terry

Overview

I am a singer/songwriter who has been signed with Sony/AMG And toured with big name from Keith sweat, Dave Hollister, Bobby Valentino and more.


Reviews

10 reviews

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Chuck D.

November 12, 2025

Fantastic Voice and Music

I used Monique Songbyrd and Tru Essence Band for a Valentine's Day event. They rocked the house. They raised the energy of the party and people were dancing and singing along with them. Worth every penny!!

Hired as: Cover Band


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Andre H.

September 24, 2025

Provided a great gig experience

Great communication and set proper expectations. Provided proper musical material in a timely manner and was paid immediately.

Hired as: Cover Band, R&B Group


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Moorez P.

September 23, 2025

Monique SongByrd is 🔥🔥🔥

I saw and heard perform at Cactus Jacks in Phoenix, AZ and it totally blowed me away! She has flawless tone and excellent stage presence.

Hired as: Cover Band, R&B Group


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Beth S.

September 21, 2025

Talented Musicians/ Great Band

Always a great time listening Monique and her band. Very professional.

Hired as: Cover Band, R&B Group


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David S.

September 21, 2025

Good people good music

My experience with the tru essence band was great I have played in listened to this band and every time it was a treat!

Hired as: Cover Band

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

What to expect

I offer a range of music for real music lovers. Grown and sexy clientele who embrace true art of class,elegance, and love. From Jazz to R&B

About

Since the age of 7, Monique "SongByrd" Harris, a Michigan native, has been determined to showcase her writing and powerhouse vocal ability. It was at that age that the adorable little songstress begged her reluctant mother to let her sing at her mom's wedding. Eventually she convinced her aunt, the wedding coordinator at the time and who was herself a bit curious of what her niece could do....and the rest was history! SongByrd blew away the two sisters as well as the entire room of guests, and she has been singing and performing ever since - including a win in a citywide Star Search competition when she was only 12 years old and also recently won the M.H.A Awards (Michiana's Hottest Artist) . Also opening for BET comic view show with Sonya D the comedian, Keith sweat, Bobby V, Tony Terry, Big Bubb, K’Jon, Kim Stratton, William Murphy, Public Announcement, Morris Day and the Times, Freddy Jackson, Dave Hollister, Sunshine Anderson, Men at Large, and Marvin Sapp. Her powerful vocal ability and songwriting skills has captured the attention of many internationally, with music being played in 92 countries, and she is looking to stake her claim as one of the music industry's best-selling female artists and songwriter. Growing up in the church gave her the soul and depth shes needed as an artist, and also has an impact on why shes determined to succeed. She wants to have fame and fortune to allow her the platform to make bigger and more significant strides towards improving the lives of others not only in her community, but worldwide.
SongByrd is currently in the studio independently working after releasing her new EP Emmigration December 15, 2018 available on all digital outlets.

Additional booking notes

I have a full team to provide everything from backlining to DJ. One stop shop

Services offered

Set list

MUNI LONG-MADE FOR ME
MUNI LONG- HRS & HRS
BEYONCE-LOVE ON TOP
FRANKIE BEVERLY MAZE-BEFORE I LET GO
ARI LENNOX- PRESSURE
ELLA MAE-BOOD UP
ARETHA FRANKLIN-ROCK STEADY
MARY J BLIGE-IM GOIN DOWN
MARY J BLIGE-ALL NIGHT LONG
JILL SCOTT- HE LOVES ME
JILL SCOTT-ITS LOVE
JILL SCOTT-THE WAY
ALICIA KEYS- UNBREAKABLE
ALICIA KEYS-IF I AINT GOT YOU
ALICIA KEYS-DIARY
CHAKA KHAN-SWEET THING
STEVIE WONDER- HIGHER GROUND
STEVIE WONDER-SUPERSTITION
JON B-THEY DONT KNOW
KARYN WHITE- SUPERWOMAN
BOBBY CAUDWELL- WHAT YOU WONT DO FOR LOVE
TEVIN CAMPBELL-CAN WE TALK
ISLEY BROTHERS-YEARNING FOR THE LOVE OF YOU
ISLEY BROTHERS-FOR THE LOVE OF YOU
SWV-WEAK
AL GREEN-LETS STAY TOGETHER
GUY-LETS CHILL
112-CUPID
JANET JACKSON-ANYTIME, ANYPLACE
KIANA LEDE-EX
RAPHAEL SAADI-THATS ALL I ASK OF YOU
COCO JONES-ICU
IMI KAMOZE-HOTSTEPPER
R. KELLY-IGNITION
R. KELLY-STEP IN THE NAME OF LOVE
BRANDY-HE IS
TEDDY SWIMS-LOSE CONTROL
JAMIE FOX-DO WHAT IT DO
JOHNNY GILL-MY, MY, MY
MIGUEL-HOW MANY DRINKS
BEYONCE-1+1
BROWNSTONE-IF YOU LOVE ME
PATTIE LABELLE-IF ONLY YOU KNEW
AALIYAH-AT YOUR BEST
TYLA-WATER
RIHANNA-RUDE BOY
MAXWELL-ASCENSION
LUTHER VANDROSS- NEVER TOO MUCH
LUTHER VANDROSS-SO AMAZING
ANITA BAKER- CAUGHT UP IN THE RAPTURE
CHAKA KHAN-THROUGH THE FIRE (REGGAE VERSION)
CHRIS BROWN-UNDER THE INFLUENCE
TANK-WHEN WE
TAMIA-SO INTO YOU
BABYFACE-WHIP APPEAL
TONI BRAXTON-LONG AS I LIVE
EARTH, WIND, & FIRE-BRAZILIAN
SELENA-ICOULD FALL IN LOVE
LEDISI-NEED TO KNOW
ANGIE STONE-I WISH I DIDNT MISS YOU
ADELE-EASY ON ME
MICHAEL JACKSON-ROCK WIT YOU
BARRY WHITE -PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH
JOHNNY TAYLOR-SENDING YOU A KISS
FRANKIE BEVERLY MAZE-WE ARE ONE
ANITA BAKER-SWEET LOVE
KEM-SHARE MY LIFE
SMOKEY ROBINSON-CRUISIN
GEORGE BENSON-BREEZIN
DAVE KOZ-THE BRIGHT SIDE
MAROON 5- SUNDAY
STEVIE WONDER-ISNT SHE LOVELY...

Influences and inspiration

Keith Sweat, Dave Hollister, Tony Terry, Big Bubb, Public announcement, Marvin Sapp, & More

Setup requirements

Mics

Speakers

PA System

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