Mono Bagends "You Drive Me Crazy" (featuring Mela Bela)

Mono Bagends is back with a blazing hot new single titled "You Drive Me Crazy" featuring Mela Bela!  Listen to the song above and then check out our Carolina Inquirer Interview with the artist here
http://thecarolinainquirer.blogspot.com/2013/03/mono-bagends-returns-to-talk-about-his.html

Mono Bagends returns to talk about his new single "You Drive Me Crazy" featuring Mela Bela

Rising New York stationed recording artist Mono Bagends recently got in touch with The Carolina Inquirer for another one on one interview, this time around Mono Bagends has a new single to push.... "You Drive Me Crazy" featuring singer Mela Bela!  The fans and critics are loving this single, and some are comparing this to Pitbull and Flo-Rida!  Read the interview and listen to what he has to say here.....

The Carolina Inquirer:  What has Mono Bagends been up to in 2013 so far?

Mono Bagends:  It's been very busy as of late.  Been doing more shows, interviews and the video and radio play is going up every week. It's an exciting time.

The Carolina Inquirer:  For those that haven't heard you, what makes Mono Bagends different than any other artists in the game so far?

Mono Bagends:  I'm just myself. I believe my story and upbringing is different from the typical rapper so I tend to stand out more. I do not curse when I rap so that would certainly make me different.

The Carolina Inquirer:  Your single "On Fire" is still getting a lot of love by DJs and radio stations across the nation, last we spoke the official youtube video had reached 50,000 + views and now the single has reached over 300,000 views and continues to grow, what have you been doing to keep the single buzzing?

Mono Bagends:  Staying active.  Working with different promotional teams and doing more shows.  I've been traveling to different states as well to spread the movement out. Just got back from Miami and I actually have a show in Pennsylvania tomorrow. (NOTE: the interview took place a day before the actual event and was posted AFTER March 22nd).  It's all about networking....one thing leads to the next.

The Carolina Inquirer:  You have a new single out too titled "You Drive Me Crazy", for those that haven't heard that single yet how would you describe it?
Mono Bagends:  It's a fast paced fun dance record. It's about a bad relationship between a male and female. I wrote it when I was in one. Everyone person on the planet has been in one of those so it is a cool record that everyone can relate too.

The Carolina Inquirer:  What made you go in a different direction for this single?

Mono Bagends:  I'm extremely versatile as an artist.   I don't stick to one type of sound. If I like a beat I will rock out over it.  I was feeling it so I did it. I love performing that record...it is a lot of fun.  I believe it has a lot of commercial appeal.

 

The Carolina Inquirer:  You worked with singer Mela Bela for your latest single "You Drive Me Crazy", do you have any other songs with her?

Mono Bagends:  Yes...we just recorded another song. Sometimes we work on records together that she doesn't do the singing on...we just play around with my flow and melodies. I will always work with her whenever she wants too. She is an awesome singer but an even more beautiful person.

The Carolina Inquirer:  What are your plans for this single?
Mono Bagends:  I haven't fully started pushing "You Drive Me Crazy" yet...I have leaked it to a few of the first companies that started with "On Fire". I'm going to shoot a video for it soon. "On Fire" is still blasting off so that's where the momentum is...This record will be a great follow up.


The Carolina Inquirer:  What are your plans for the rest of 2013?
Mono Bagends:  To stay active, keep working and push this movement to the next level. Great things are coming every day.  I want to stay humble and enjoy the journey getting to the destination.


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

DJ Colossal Presents THE SEAL OF APPROVAL MIXTAPE Vol. 1 (Hosted by Ike Ellis)

Check out the latest mixtape from the legendary DJ Colossal hosted by The King of The Carolina's
IKE ELLIS!

DJ Colossal Presents...  

The Seal of Approval Vol. 1

(hosted by Ike Ellis)

Track List

1.  Ike Ellis Introduction

2.  Ike Ellis "Good Good"

3.  D.I.V. "U C Me" (featuring Hop Da Great & Nuf $ed)

4.  Dolo the Bandit "Get Down"

5.  L.E.G.A.C.Y. "Reckless"

6.  PGR Boyz "Swag Game"

7.  Cutthroat Smitty "I'm Gone"

8.  Mr. Boom Boom Bang "Eatin' Good"

9.  Caliktro "Look At Her Go"

10.  Young Nino "Lookin' Good"

11.  Mono Bagends "On Fire"

12.  Ike Ellis "Shake Ya Body"

13.  J Midd & Ying Yang Twins "Choosin'"

14.  DJ Mega-Blaster & Celsius911 "Strip Game"

15.  Ike Ellis "Loving You"

You can stream the mixtape on DatPiff here.......

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If you are an artist and would like to be featured on the NEXT Mixtape by DJ Colossal OR you would like your mixtape presented by
DJ Colossal just e-mail
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information. 

The Carolina Inquirer Indie Artist Spotlight: Mono Bagends

 

This week's Carolina Inquirer Indie Artist spotlight is dedicated to rising independent rap sensation Mono Bagends!  Although Mono Bagends is based in New York, the rapper recently teamed up with a North Carolina based marketing and PR firm to create more awareness for his music and to generate more awareness for his latest single "On Fire" through the internet.

Check out the single here at this link 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ANyvlNgsx8&feature=relmfu


Recently the official music video for Mono Bagends' single "On Fire" reached over 81,000 + views in less than 2 Months of it's release, and the single has been getting lots of play and support on commercial and non commercial radio stations across the nation.  The song has even reached the #2 slot on the week of Aug. 18th on the Digital Radio Tracker for Independent artists!  Among the many FM stations getting behind the Mono Bagends movement, North Carolina's 94.5 Charlotte recently had Mono Bagends on the show by having DJ Scrill interview the artist on the midday mixshow!

Listen to the interview here at this link  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUoJwi4c1EA

Mono Bagends is doing big things here on the East Coast and all across America.  For more information on this artist please check out his official blog at
http://www.bagendsblog.blogspot.com

Check out Mono Bagends Radio Interview with DJ Scrill on 94.5 FM (Charlotte)

Check out DJ Scrill's interview with rising indie artist Mono Bagends on 94.5 FM Charlotte, by clicking the embedded video link above! In the interview Mono Bagends talks about his new record "On Fire" and why it's on fire, as well as other things.

For more information on Mono Bagends check out his blog at http://www.bagendsblog.blogspot.com

Request the new single "On Fire" 

by Mono Bagends on 94.5 FM 

(Charlotte, NC & also airs in Austin, TX)

at this number

Here is the Request Line

(704) 325 9901

Interview with Mono Bagends

 
On special occasions such as this one, we like to branch out and speak with independent artists that don't live in the area that are making waves and major moves and speak with those artists about what they are doing and show them a little of that Carolina love no matter where they lay their head.  This week we got in touch with rising New York based recording artist Mono Bagends.  Mono Bagends has a popular single and youtube video by the name of "On Fire" that recently received over 50,000 video views in just one short Month, and his single is currently getting lots of love and support from DJs and radio stations across the Nation!  Read all about this artist in our interview with him below!


 
The Carolina Inquirer:  In your own words, how would you define yourself as an artist?
Mono Bagends:  Ground Breaking....My style is unique..I truly don't sound like anyone else. I want to make positive inspirational music to uplift people. As a nation, we are are going through tough times...I want to be a voice people can turn to give them hope. You can achieve a lot via music


Your single "On Fire" has been getting a lot of spins on commercial and non commercial radio across the nation and just recently your official youtube video for the single has reached over 50,000 + views in just one month, for those that still may not be familiar with the single could you tell the readers what they are missing?
The song is complete.  Chorus, lyrics, flow and the beat all come together.  It makes you feel good...it's one of those records you keep playing over and over.  It's inspirational.  It's about a man going through his inner struggles to have his breakthrough.  The video brings the song to life.  The video just broke through 50,000.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ANyvlNgsx8

Although you are from New York, your single has sort of a "South Eastern" feel to it....then we found out you collaborated with a Virginia based producer for this single.... what made you want to reach out to Luxxury Music to produce the song? 
At the time, I wasn't sure what I was looking for and I heard it....once I heard it I had to have it. I knew it was a hit. I didn't know where they were from when I first heard it but I have always worked with down south producers.  It doesn't matter to me what region people are from...if we can make something hot...let's do it.


Have you collaborated with anyone else in the South East? 
To be honest...I am not sure.  Due to the internet a lot of times I work with people and never meet them.  I more worked with people from Texas so previous songs have that south flavor to it but it's not the south east.


You recently linked up with a North Carolina based Promotions & PR Firm to help spread the word of your music through the Internet, do you plan on working with anyone else here in North Carolina? 
I don't have any plans at the moment but I am open to working with anyone I can make great music with.

Have you been down to North or South Carolina to perform?
Not yet....the closest I have been to perform is probably Virginia....have also done shows in Miami, Texas and Arkansas in the south. North Carolina is one of the states I have always wanted to visit and definitetly would be open to it if the right opportunity arose.



Are you familiar with any of the artists or producers here? 
 I can't say that I am as of right now. I used to like Petey Pablo.


What do you like to get into outside of music? 
 I enjoy spending time with God, working out and watching football.


What's next for Mono Bagends? 
Only God knows...this song is really taking off...everyday I am being interviewed for different publications and more and more opportunities keep popping off. I am interested to see what's next and the unknown about it makes it exciting.


Is there anything else you would like to plug?  Any shout outs or links? 
If you like the record you can purchase it on Itunes...also, check out the video for ON FIRE....it is the best work I have done yet.  If you want to book me for a show hit us up at bagendsrecords@gmail.com  For everyone who would like to follow my career or just hit me up check out the following links. Thanks for the interview.

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

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-fire/id525915334?i=525915339

http://www.bagendsblog.blogspot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/monobagendsmusic

http://twitter.com/MonoBagends


If you are an independent recording artist in need of more Internet promotion just go to this link
http://www.theblastblog.blogspot.com/p/e-mail-blasts-internet-marketing.html