In a video posted to Monsta X’s social media, member Minhyuk described their new single “Lovely Liar” as a “highly effective funk rock” track that’s “so addictive.” That energy was the right kick-off to the group’s twelfth mini-album, Motive, launched Jan. 9.
Setting the tone for 2023, Motive‘s wealthy musical layers — from R&B to conventional Korean music and explosive rap — showcase MONSTA X at their very best.
“I can do that all day,” members Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney and I.M chant on genre-blending monitor “Crescendo.” (Chief Shownu is at the moment serving within the navy.) They show that assertion all through the second half of the album, because of tracks such because the Hyungwon-produced banger “Lone Ranger” and R&B-tinged “Deny,” written by I.M.
The music video for “Lovely Liar,” in the meantime, finds Monsta X in visually fascinating settings involving all the pieces from chains to horses. Viewers are lured into following their each transfer, unwittingly bopping their heads alongside to the pulsing rock undertones alongside the way in which.
Under, the dynamic Ok-pop group tells PopCrush about their Motive idea photograph collection, how their relationship has advanced within the eight years since they debuted and what sort of music they’re drawn to.
Which track on Motive are you most excited for MONBEBEs [fans] to listen to, and why?
Joohoney: “IT’S ALRIGHT” as a result of it fits properly with the chilly climate because it’s giving off the nice and cozy emotions. I’d prefer to really feel this heat with our MONBEBE. Additionally, “LONE RANGER” from the album, which expresses the horny temper that Hyungwon possesses.
Minhyuk: “Deny.” I believe the vibe of the track and feelings associated to it match me properly so MONBEBE would love it.
Which idea model does every member join with most?
Minhyuk: The fourth one! I’m into arts and portray so I believe it fits me properly.
Kihyun: The fourth idea photographs. The thought and idea behind it was “muse” and the usage of a photograph body was epic.
I.M: I like the primary idea greatest. Chilly and icy, I like it.
Hyungwon: The fourth one had a singular concept behind it.
Joohoney: The primary one! Photographs look good and stylish!
Since you are very energetic within the creation of your music, how does it work whenever you collaborate within the studio with one another?
Joohoney: Since I actively take part in creating our music, it seems like I get extra freedom in the case of expressing my music/myself and our crew shade. Once we are all collectively within the studio, we get this synergy to make deep, enriched sound.
Do you will have any routines or must-haves to get into the zone within the studio?
Hyungwon: I at all times go to the health club earlier than going to the recording studio.
What sounds or specific devices do every of you want to listen to in music? What’s your favourite factor so as to add to a track? The addition of the guitar on “Lovely Liar” is such a cool twist!
Minhyuk: My coronary heart beats each time I hear the bass sound!
Kihyun: I personally love rock so I actually favored the sound of electrical guitar popping out from the intro of “Lovely Liar.”
I.M: I just like the sound of digital piano and likewise the acoustic (common) piano sound.
Hyungwon: I just like the sound of strings.
Joohoney: I like it when beats are recent and distinctive.
Are there any humorous or particular behind-the-scenes moments from the set of the “Lovely Liar” music video that you would be able to share with MONBEBEs?
Minhyuk: The climate was freezing with numerous snow. I bear in mind me and all of the supporting actors had been shivering and when the capturing was accomplished, all of us felt a way of freedom from the coldness.
On “Crescendo,” what impressed you to mix drill music affect with conventional Korean devices?
Joohoney: I simply needed to mix two sounds collectively to make a brand new sound. There was no particular inspiration behind it.
Did you take heed to any specific music aside from your personal that impressed you through the making of this album? If not, what’s in your playlists now?
Minhyuk: I soothe myself with music that’s good to take heed to. “Ditto” by NewJeans is on my playlist now.
Since one of many themes behind Motive is exploring which means in relationships, how has your relationship as a gaggle advanced since your debut?
Kihyun: As we depend on one another and share good and unhealthy issues all collectively, I believe we’ve change into a household.
Minhyuk: I believe our relationship has advanced from members to associates, then from associates to household.
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