Monki (DJ)

Lucy Monkman, also known as Monki, is an English DJ and footballer who has played for Dulwich Hamlet as a forward.[1][2]

Early life

Monki grew up in south London.[3]

Music career

Monki started her career at a work experience placement with Radio Jackie before interning with Rinse FM.[4] After that, she worked as a DJ for Radio 1.[5] In the process, she became the first East Asian to have a Radio 1 show.[6] She has also worked as a mix curator for Fabric.[7]

Monki has toured in Europe and America, and has played at Creamfields, Parklife, and Glastonbury.[8] She has launched her own label, &Friends.[9] In 2020, she released single Queen of Hearts on her &Friends label.[10]

Football career

Youth career

As a youth player, Monki participated in her first football camp at a local team, where she was the only girl.[11] As a teenager, she stopped playing competitive football before playing it again after eight years, when she was in her early twenties.[12]

Senior career

Monki has played for Dulwich Hamlet.[13] She has had a football podcast, Football Inside Out.[14] In 2021, she was invited to be on the This Fan Girl podcast.

Personal life

Monki is of East Asian descent through her mother.[15] She is a supporter of English club Arsenal.[16]

References
  1. "Amy Drucquer and DJ Monki on their journeys in women's football". theathletic.com (Archived).
  2. "Lucy Monkman". Dulwich Hamlet F.C. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  3. "In search of an equaliser". Dulwich Diverter.
  4. "Monki: Badass broadcast". skiddle.com.
  5. "Article about Monki". thetab.com.
  6. "Monki article". ministryofsound.com.
  7. "Monki's favourite tracks". theguardian.com.
  8. "Dulwich Hamlet: DJs, physios & over 300 fans - not your average women's fifth-tier club". bbc.com.
  9. "Pitching In". theransomnote.com.
  10. "Influential DJ is making waves on the pitch and off". clashmusic.com.
  11. "3 athletes on what needs to change to make sport more equal". stylist.co.uk.
  12. "DJ MONKI ON BALANCING FOOTBALL WITH DJING AND CLOSING THE SPORTS GENDER GAP". hypebae.com.
  13. "DEFECTED RECORDS BECOMES DULWICH HAMLET F.C. SHIRT SPONSOR". mixmag.net.
  14. "PITCH SHIFT".
  15. "Let's Talk about: Monki". thegroovecartel.com.
  16. "Home Away From Home: DJ Monki". versus.uk.com.


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