New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Global superstars, Monsta X, and two-time Grammy nominated DJ and Producer, Steve Aoki, release the highly-anticipated video for their hit single "Play it Cool," which has now been released in both Korean and English as of last Friday. The Aoki-Monsta force returns with this vibrant visual showing Aoki driving a
Tesla down the highway lip syncing to the song, while
Monsta X sets the scene hanging out in a chic hotel room that soon turns into a party complementing the upbeat electro-pop sound. The camera then pans back and forth to a montage of Aoki and
Monsta X showcasing their unison dance moves to round out the video. Aoki composed, arranged, and produced this track, alongside co-writer and
Monsta X rapper, I.M. The video has garnered over 1 million views in less than 24 hours. "It's a feast for the eyes and ears, and a reminder why
Monsta X is one of the hottest acts on the planet right now" states Idolator.
"Pairing DJ and producer
Steve Aoki and K-pop powerhouses
Monsta X together is akin to pouring gasoline on a bonfire — an explosive combo that is both exciting and mesmerizing. "Play It Cool" is the high-energy club banger that came from this lethal collaboration," - Earmilk
The bouncy piano keys and punchy beat provide the foundation for Aoki's iconic electro-pop sound, paired with Aoki's use of Monsta X's voices, to create texture and build the track as a whole. The initial chorus proclaims "And when you're dancin' in my face, I just play it cool," followed by the lyrics "I love the way that you came over here" repeated over and over again in an edited sped-up hook that is impossible to get out of your head. Steve says, "their [Monsta X] voices dive into your soul", so it's no surprise that he would utilize their singing as a fundamental motif and driving force, outside of the vocal leads.
"Monsta X is one of those powerhouse groups that sets the bar very high," stated Aoki. "Their voices stay with you long after the song is over, and on this track they sang so profoundly that all we had to do was focus on the story we were telling. I really believe in today's world that we have redefined what love and relationships look like, so I think that this song is one that many people can relate to."
"It was such an honor to work with Steve Aoki. He is truly an amazing artist and producer. We love how "Play It Cool" turned out at the end so much that we included it in our recent album - Take 2 'We Are Here'!" said Monsta X. "After the great success of the Korean version, we can't wait to see the responses to the English version from all over the world. This collab is a gift from us to our 'monbebe' , for always taking care of us and keeping it cool. Thank you."
Outside of this new collab with Steve,
Monsta X have also announced a nineteen-date world tour beginning in April, ending with six U.S. dates. The band will be traveling all the way from South Korea to California throughout the course of their performances, ending at the historic Staples Center. Tickets are on sale tomorrow, Friday March 29th, 4:00PM local; follow the link here for more information. The band's latest album, Take.2 'We Are Here,' debuted at #5 on Billboard's World Albums Chart for the week of March 2, 2019; and has been causing an unstoppable wave of interest with notable mentions in Complex, Idolator, Billboard, Cosmopolitan, and NME stating that the album "features some giant leaps forward for the band." On top of that, the band is currently set to perform as the first K-pop group at the iHeartRadio
Music Festival out in Las
Vegas on
September 21st, 2019.
MONSTA X U.S. TOUR INFO| TICKETING INFO HERE:
July 25 Dallas, TX Verizon Theatre
July 27 Houston, TX Smart Financial Centre
July 30 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre
August 3 New York, NY Hulu Theater
August 6 Chicago, IL Rosemont Theatre
August 10 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
