Matthew Santos (MA/SA) is a two-time Grammy-nominated Fil-Am artist, singer, songwriter, composer, and producer. Best known for his contributions to Lupe Fiasco's *The Cool*, including the hit "Superstar," Santos has been praised for his "special" and "haunting" voice (Chicago Tribune), with John Legend calling it “beautiful.” Originally from Minneapolis, MN, Santos honed his craft at Columbia College in Chicago. His career highlights include touring with Rihanna, Kanye West, and Pharrell Williams, and performing at major festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza. He also made appearances on *Letterman*, *Kimmel*, and *Ellen*. After stepping away from the mainstream, Santos released three albums and became the frontman of electro-pop band MONAKR, securing music placements in films like *Love, Simon*. He has collaborated with artists such as Daveed Diggs, Jasmine Cephas-Jones, and Saba Pivot, and toured with Dessa worldwide. Santos’s music has been featured in shows like *The Chi* and *LEGO Masters*. Recently, he composed music for Netflix’s *Rustin* and the SXSW-winning drama *The Long Game*.