Born as, Monaneka Jones in Athens, Georgia, Mona J is no stranger to the music, acting, and entertainment world. During her younger years, she was apart of the East Athens Educational Dance Foundation, where she learned the art of ballet, jazz, tap, & modern dance and she also played a leading role in the community musical stage play, Annie. Mona J took the leadership, discipline, and teamwork skills that she acquired from her younger years, and used those skills to build her own brand.

In 2002, Mona J formed an all girls dance team and began organizing and hosting fashion and talent shows before making solid connections. In 2004, she became a dance choreographer for Cedar Shoal’s High school and in 2006, she became the dance instructor for Clarke Central high school’s dance line.

In 2006, Mona J attended a Theatre 101 class and gained her first acting experience as an adult. Mona J was casted for her first speaking role for a local tax commercial “Check and Exchange Tax Services” directed by Zebra Media Co and was also casted for a music video titled “Liquor” directed by Reality Check Productions. In 2007, she began working for Seat Fillers and worked for several years as a production assistant for the B.E.T Hip Hop Awards.

In the same year, Mona J played a role as an extra in the independent film “The Jack Squad directed by Simboya Entertainment Co, and she was also casted as an extra in the film “Road Trip 2" and the B.E.T Sitcom "Somebodies" in 2008.

She later teamed up with Da Underground Entertainment Company and worked as a Radio Personality for WBKZ880 A.M. known by the name, CoCo. Mona J co-hosted the Underground Radio Show starring Buddah & Coco and since CoCo was made into a brand name in her area, she continued to utilize the name Coco when she teamed up with a local television owner in 2010 to create the talk show, “It's Time to Talk Today with Richard & Coco”, which aired in five counties in the Northeast Georgia area.

In 2011, the name Mona J was created when she teamed up with a former coworker from Da Underground Radio Show, Tavaris Roberts, owner of All Out Management and Promotions LLC, where she worked as an Artist Development Manager preparing artists for the music world.

Later on that year, Mona J started her own Artist Management and Development company, Mona J & Associates, LLC which specializes in development for music artists and engineers. This current role fulfills her desire to support others in the entertainment industry, while enjoying what she does as well.

Besides managing artists and producers, Mona J also attended Celebrity Actors Studio under the direction of acting instructor and film director, Gaylord Parson in order to increase her skills as an actress . Mona J also began working as Parson’s production assistant for the film “Truth Seekers” .

In the same year she worked as the Associate Producer for the musical stage Play, “For the Love of Angie, by director and owner of Broadway Bound Productions Co., Vincent Kee

Later in that year, Mona J was introduced to Damels, CEO of Xsquad DJs, and began working as a radio host for their online radio show titled “Celebrity Sundays” in which she was afforded the opportunity to interview artists such as the legendary, Kurtis Blow.

Through social networking, Mona J met Todd Uno, producer at v103 and began working on several projects for him. Mona J also attends DJ conference calls and listens to and gives feedback on new music being introduced to fans from artists such as Future, Cash Out, and other celebrity artists.

Mona J is currently an on air radio personality for A105 Aworldradio.com, an on air radio personality for Xsquad DJ Radio, and a former on air personality for CollaboLive 106.5 and WBKZ 880 AM . Mona J is a spokes model for Media, Fashion, and Entertainment Company, Q.E.B, Mona hosts several musical showcases worldwide, and she manages music artists and producers. Mona J has played in a number of commercials and films

Mona J’s versatility to be a behind the scenes business woman, but also a talented entertainer ready for lights, camera, and action, sets her apart from most people in the industry.

Through dedication and focus, Mona J plans to walk the path of success.

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Stage Play: "Why Aren't You Someone Else's Man"
Commercial: "Athens Check and Exchange Tax Services"
Video: "Liqour"
Films: "Road Trip 2, "The JackSquad"
Production: Production Assistant for the Film, "TruthSeekes"
Production: Production Assistant for "BET HipHop Awards"
Production: "For the Love of Angie"
Radio: Radio Personality for WBKZ880am, A105Radio, CollaboLive106.5, and radio: Xsquad DJ Radio
TV Host: "Its Time to Talk Today with CoCo and Richard"

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