DJ Colossal's iPod Pick: Mono Bagends "You Drive Me Crazy"

This week's iPod pick is on Mono Bagends' new single "You Drive Me Crazy" the follow up to last years BLAST HIT "On Fire".  "You Drive Me Crazy" is a certified dance floor hit track, produced by West Coast composer D-Animal, and features guest vocals from singer Mela Bela for the song's chorus.  On this song Mono Bagends talks about how it can get being in a relationship with someone and sometimes the other person will start to..... "Drive You Crazy".  Mono Bagends' vocals match perfectly with this dance floor banger, and the hook is very catchy and will stick in your mind while having you chant the words"Every time you come around girl you just want to DRIVE ME CRAZY" right along with the vocals.

I surely recommend this for your iPods and strongly recommend other DJs to put this record on to get everyone moving on the dance floor!

DJ Colossal



 

Listen to "You Drive Me Crazy" above.

Get more information on Mono Bagends here at this link
http://www.bagendsblog.blogspot.com

Mono Bagends talks about his NEW SINGLE "You Drive Me Crazy" in this Interview

In 2012, Mono Bagends made it hot with his music video and single "On Fire"!  The video went on to reach over 170,000 + video views and the single received love from commercial and non commercial radio stations across the nation.  Now in 2013 Mono Bagends is back with a new single titled "You Drive Me Crazy" and if last year Mono Bagends made it hot, THIS year Mono Bagends will drive everyone on the dance floor "crazy" as soon as they hear the beat!  The New York based recording artist sits down with The Blast Blog to discuss his latest single in this interview.

The Blast Blog:  How has 2013 been going for Mono Bagends so far?

Mono Bagends:  It's been a little rough to be honest but I believe things always get there hardest right before the big breakthrough comes...so I'll say we are right on schedule.

You have a new single called "You Drive Me Crazy", how would you describe this new single?

It's a fun pop style record that goes through the trials and tribulations of a relationship.  Everyone at one time or another, male and female have had a partner who drives them crazy at some point.

 

Who did you work with for this new single?
The chorus is sung by the beautiful, sexy, gorgeous Mela Bela...she did a great job and helped me come up with the concept. The production was done by D-Animal....hailing from the Bay Area. My boy Filthy Rich did the mix.

 

The beat is pretty hot, what about this beat made you want to choose this particular track to rhyme to?

I was just feeling it...Mela Bela was feeling it...that is how I pick the beats...I am very versatile as to what I can rhyme over and I like different things...people ask me all the time what type of beat I am looking for....basically when I hear it I'll know.

 

For those who haven't heard the single yet, what would you say are the major differences between "On Fire" and the new single "You Drive Me Crazy"?
Completely different type of record.  Apples and Oranges.  The only similarity is they are both hot....

 

Who are the types of people that you think would feel "U Drive Me Crazy" the most?

People who like fast paced pop style music..it's a good song to dance to....anyone who has ever been in a sour relationship can relate to the lyrics.

 

What are your plans for this new single?

I am going to put it out and see where it takes me.....One thing always leads to the next.

 

Is there anything else you would like to mention?

I want to thank everyone who has been supporting my movement, Don't be shy about hitting me up on the blog, twitter, facebook, or youtube....I do my best to answer anyone. Here are some websites where you can check out my music and career.

Get more updates on Mono Bagends at http://www.bagendsblog.blogspot.com

The Blast Podcast #2: Guest Rapper/ Fitness Guru Mono Bagends talks Health Tips, Music, and Fat Chicks

Rapper and Fitness Guru/ Personal Trainer Mono Bagends stops by to talk about his single "On Fire", give health tips and advice on how artists can stay healthy and in shape while on the road going from city to city and performing. Mono Bagends also talks about his recent interview with Dimez on Deck, showing love to actress Rosario Dawson, and answers the question.... "can a heavy set woman be a successful gold digger"??? Listen to what he has to say here in this one on one interview with host "Some Guy Named Jay".

For more information on Mono Bagends just hit up his official blog here at http://www.bagendsblog.blogspot.com


For more information on The Giant Blast and The Blast Podcast just e-mail us at TheGiantBlast@aol.com

DJ Colossal's I-Pod Pick: Mono Bagends "On Fire"

 

DJ Colossal here, and this week's I-Pod pick is on Mono Bagend's video for his single "On Fire"!  The song is an energetic track that the artist himself describes as a song depicting a man conquering his inner struggles to fulfill his destiny.  The track has a real synthesized space aged, pop type of vibe to it and the hook is real strong and sticks with you.  I recomend every give this track a listen, and I'm assuming most of you already have sense the video has reached over 40,000 views lately, but if you haven't you can check out the song at the embedded link below.

Mono Bagends talks about his new single "On Fire", working with D.R. Period, appearing on 106 & Park and more in This Interview

The Blast Blog:  How did you get the name Mono Bagends?

Mono Bagends:  Basically, I like to spend time by myself and not hang out with a whole crowd of people...I don't need a whole entourage.. so friends started calling me Mono....meaning the prefix for one.  Bagends is a slang term for when you make money....you bag-ends...It added flare to the name and that's what I am in this to do..make myself money.

The Blast Blog:  What inspired you to become a rapper?  

Mono Bagends:  I always had a love for it, but one day I was chilling with my friends and one of them suggested I become a rapper because that is all I talk about. Then I heard this voice in my head tell me to do it...and I turned and looked at him and told him I would become a rapper. They thought I was nuts...but most people do. God influenced me to do it. Thats who the voice in my head was. 

The Blast Blog:  How long have you been rapping? 

Mono Bagends:  Around 10 years.. 

The Blast Blog:  One of the milestones in your career as a rapper is that you appeared on 106 & Park when you barely had anything under your belt as a performer, how did that come about and what's the story behind that? 

Mono Bagends:  That's funny that you call that a milestone...it was the first time I ever picked up a mike and rapped in front of anyone. One of my boys was basically daring me to do it so this idiot called the show and got me an audition. I had to go once that happened. I couldn't back down.  I battled 3 people at one time at the audition and made the show.  It was a great experience. 

The Blast Blog:  Who all have you worked with so far? 

Mono Bagends:  The most famous person I have worked with producer wise would be D.R. Period...he did "Ante Up" by M.O.P..."Hey Ma" by Cam'ron and a whole host of other things.  I like working with up and coming artists and producers because they have that hunger. 

The Blast Blog:  Who would you like to work with in the future? 

Mono Bagends:  I would love to work with DMX..he is my favorite of all time...Ludacris, T.I....being from Brooklyn...Jay-Z would have to be up there on the list. Eminem as well. 

The Blast Blog:  Where do you see yourself in 5 years as an artist? 

Mono Bagends:  I never like to answer this question because you can't really plan out your future. You never know where life will take you. The expression is "the quickest way to get God to laugh is to announce your plans to him".  

The Blast Blog:  What's the story behind your latest single "On Fire"? 

Mono Bagends:  It is a positive inspirational song that the entire world can get behind. I've gone through a lot in my life and have persevered. When I heard the beat my soul lit up....I got chills listening to it and felt that I had to do it. I really took my time with it..the most I have done with any record I have done. 

The Blast Blog:  Who did you work with for this single and video? 

Mono Bagends:  Luxxury Music is the producer and Brian from wearepopstudios directed the video. I recorded it with my boy Filthy Rich in New York who also did the mix.  Everyone involved did a great job. 

The Blast Blog:  What are your plans for the single? 

Mono Bagends:  To make it pop off!!  I have received reports with tons of downloads and plays being referenced in the reports from music professionals. This song is a hit and it just needs to be heard. I am going to be attacking internet radio hard and promoting the video. 


The Blast Blog:  What projects are you working on next? 

Mono Bagends:  Right now I am finishing up my second album..It is untitled right now.  I have a few ideas for it but won't be announcing it just yet. 

The Blast Blog:  Why did you decide to go with The Giant Blast for extra PR and promotion for your single?  

Mono Bagends:  Upon talking to Jay, I felt like he was a honest person with integrity who answered all my questions with the right answers.  He got back to me in a timely fashion and was professional.  Those are the things I look for when deciding who to work with. 

The Blast Blog:  Is there anything else you would like to plug, any shout outs?

Mono Bagends:  Check out the video on youtube for "On Fire"...it really brings the song to life. I would like people to know where to check out my music, buy it if they are feeling it and where to read about the latest updates with my career.  The links are below:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-fire-single/id525915334 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ANyvlNgsx8

https://www.facebook.com/monobagendsmusic

http://twitter.com/#!/monobagends