Portia Monique is here to present the world with a unique style of music. Read Full Bio ↴Portia Monique is here to present the world with a unique style of music.

This phenomenal vocalist has a commercial sound that is instantly recognizable, and a style that is a seamless fusion of Soul, R&B and Jazz. Her voice is as distinctive as her look; this 6ft diva woos her listeners with unique and edgy song concepts, jazzy vocal tricks, and complex vocal harmonies.

Singing since she was 3 years old and writing songs since she was 9, Portia has a knack for lyrical prose that is nothing less than incredible. A prominent musical figure in Seattle, she built her local reputation through weekly performances at lounges and collaboration with other local artist. Her first single “Radio,” which became an instant hit on Hot Jams 88.9 FM. In addition to “Radio,” Portia has collaborated with Seattle’s hit music producer Illoquint, with tracks in partnership with the Los Angeles production duo “The Finisherz”, and Seattle’s own Kuddie Fresh.

Hit makers such as Rodney "Dark Child" Jerkins, soul singer Raheem Devaughn, mega producer's Midi Mafia, Vanessa Brown of Showtime at the Apollo, and the founder of International Record Label “Reel People Music” Oli Lazarus has personally acknowledged Portia’s skills. She has worked with industry producer Kyle West (Donnell Jones, LL Cool J, Tevin Campbell), been showcased as a Featured Artist on Houston’s “The Kitty Williams Show” (www.thekittywilliamsshow.fm), and has shared the stage with internationally known recording artist Choklate.
Portia has toured Southeast Asia, fulfilling here destiny., and is now close to completion of her debut album which is due to release the summer of 2014.

Influenced by artists Sade, Zap Mama and many more, this young woman has developed an eccentric yet universally appealing sound that cannot be replicated.

With plans to bring the passion of R&B into today’s Pop culture, her signature voice, style and look, will never cease to turn heads, perk ears, and captivate minds. The musical elite should stand poised to celebrate the captivating sound of dominant pop culture’s latest arrival, Portia Monique.

Ecstasy
Portia Monique Lyrics

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Fire in ur eyes
I knw wat u thinking
Wat a great surprise
U here with me
So exciting, intertwining
Passion bursting
Cannot hold it in
Feelings flying

No denying

Take me to ECSTASY

Overall Meaning

In the song "Ecstasy" by Portia Monique, the opening lyrics speak of a fiery passion between two people. The intensity of the emotions between them is evident in the fire in their eyes and the sense of excitement they share. They are not just thinking of each other but also feeling the passion and bursting with emotions that cannot be contained. This essence of the attraction between the two of them is made more intense in the words, "Take me to ecstasy."

Line by Line Meaning

Fire in ur eyes
The intensity in your gaze suggests an eagerness for intimacy

I knw wat u thinking
I can sense your desires and intentions

Wat a great surprise
It's unexpected but thrilling to have you here with me

U here with me
Your physical presence fuels my excitement

So exciting, intertwining
The thrill of this moment and our physical connection are both so enthralling

Passion bursting
The intensity of our desire is overwhelming

Cannot hold it in
I can't contain the strong emotions I'm feeling

Feelings flying
My emotions are so intense they feel like they're soaring

No denying
There's no escaping the immense passion between us

Take me to ECSTASY
I want to experience an intense and overwhelming climax of pleasure

Writer(s): Peter Kuzma, Oli Lazarus, Anthony Economides, Portia Monique Smith

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