Beginnings The Monsters & The Strangerz is a production/writing group rising from sunny South Florida. The Monsters were first created in 2008 when Stefan Johnson the engineer of the group met then Hip-Hop artist/writer Alexander “Xplicit” Izquierdo while engineering a session for him. Xplicit a Miami bred artist had been working on his artistry before meeting Johnson, building a solid buzz in the city with records like "WE GET MO" which played on local radio stations. At the same time Johnson, an SAE graduate was becoming an in demand engineer working with major artist like Rick Ross, Pitbull and Diddy. Johnson then brought his brother and producer Jordan Johnson into the team and The Monsters were born. The Strangerz on the other hand met through a mutual friend in high school in early 2005. Since then producers/songwriters Marcus “Marc Lo” Lomax and Clarence Coffee Jr have built a creative bond between them that is undeniable. Lomax, the son of a pastor is a multi-instrumentalist that began his musical journey in his father's church band. While "Coffee" the son of a Gospel singer grew up perfecting his vocals and melodies after being inspired by his family's passion for music.
The Monsters and The Strangerz were both introduced to each other in late 2010 when now manager Lex Borrero was interested in signing them both to THE DBHH FIRM, booking them both for a session with Def Jam artist Khalil and Atlantic artist Diggy Simmons. The session was a success and become the start of the group's creative partnership.
Welcome to the industry
In 2009 The Monsters met now manager Lex Borrero while showcasing at his industry event "Beats on the Beach." A month later on their first NYC trip they placed Diddy's "Diddy bop" a record written by and featuring Xplicit.
The Strangerz were first known for their writing skills in Trina’s single “Showing Out” on her Amazin’ album in 2010 and album that also featured the Xplicit written lead single "Million Dollar girl".
Since then The Monsters and The Strangerz have both signed management deals with the acclaimed management firm Dream Big/ Hustle Hard as well as publishing deals with the Borrero led R8 Publishing. Following the signing the team spent the later part of 2010 perfecting their new creative partnership and have since moved their operation to Los Angeles, where they have become one of the most in demand teams in the industry. Working with acts like Diddy, Flo Rida, Soulja Boy, Trey Songz, Trina, Ice Cube, T.I, Ray J, Paypa, Diggy Simmons, Lacey Schwimmer, and many more. The team is easily recognized by their amazing production, catchy lyrics and their trademarked scary laugh “Muahahaha” usually placed in the beginning or break down of songs.
