Gasoline Monk delivers *Marilyn Monkroe, Vol. 1* – a homecoming project and his first EP under the Gasoline Monk name since before the founding of Monk's Temple Records. Made under the influence of what he describes as a lifelong love of dusty East Coast boom bap, the EP features a dozen emcees from Boston and Massachusetts – a deliberate showcase of the city's depth. The roster includes longtime collaborators Terry Borderline and Forté1804, Monk's Temple co-founder Fanta Vibez, Boston culture pillars Aaron King and Paul Willis, rising Temple artists Reggie Hue and ChiSen$ei, plus Najee Janey, Neena The Dreamer, and CLRWTR. The standout credit: Estee Nack – a name Gasoline Monk had written on his goals list three years prior. ISHA! also appears, fresh off her Best New Artist win at the 2025 Boston Music Awards. The cover art contains 37 hidden figures, with a $100 prize for whoever spots the most. This isn't just an EP – it's a love letter to a city's hip-hop ecosystem, built by someone who found belonging through beats and bars.
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