The Monastery is a hip hop collective founded in Birmingham, AL, in 2010, centered around the up-and-coming duo Paco (22) and Carlos Charm (21). "We chose the name "The Monastery" because a monastery is a facility where monks live, meditate, and reach enlightenment. We felt that music, a universal language, was the channel we could strongest help those around us come together and attain a higher understanding of the world, of others, and of ourselves." -Carlos Charm Since the birth of the group, the rappers have shown growth and promise in their aspirations, each dropping two solo mixtapes, and a collaborative effort, "The Genesis," available now.