Lionel Monsanto is an international award winning director, producer, videographer, radio host, and rap artist based in the US.
The artist graduated from the New England Institute Of Technology with an Associate's degree in Video and Audio Production. Following his graduation, Lionel continued to hone and develop his craft. He is now a professional and prolific artist in both the film and music industries.
With a passion for the horror genre, Lionel has created a slew of vivid and engaging multimedia projects. He founded the company 3rd society entertainment and this year premiered the hip-hop musical short film "Deep Redd".
To date, Lionel has released seven albums under the artist monikers "Shiesty L" ,"King Shiest" and "Barbaric Musik". He has received thousands of plays across multiple online platforms and continues to garner a fan base worldwide.
18 selections and 19 Film Festival awards
2022 The Massachusetts Independent Film Festival (Best Of Fest)
2021 Dreamz Catcher International Film Festival (Best Short Film , Best Score & Best Music Video)
2021 LA Indies (Best Horror Short)
2021 Amsterdam Short Film Festival (Best Horror Short)
2021 Krimson Horyzon International Film Festival (Best Short Film & Best Director)
Awards and Music Highlights
Flipside Entertainment Rhode Island Best Rap Single (I am Somebody 2014)
Flipside Entertainment Rhode Island Best Rap Album (Shiestyology 3 2014)
Mikey T the superstar Best Rapper Artist Contest Winner
Underground Hip Hop Awards Best Rap Single (“Worry Tomorrow” 2013)
Awards from Radio Broadcasting and Podcasting
DJ Armani : Rhode Island Best Podcast (3rd Society Radio 2013)