Halloween is around the corner and artist/producer ET0’s “Monster” is a perfect listen for the spooky season. Dark and brooding with an addictive beat and thrumming bass, the song will find its home at any nightclub with its upbeat rhythm and distorted synths. Featuring artists Roxy O and VillaNoize, each singer adds their own flair to the track, adding to its appeal with contrasting voices that complement each other. Instrumentally thrilling and intense, “Monster” keeps you locked in with its dangerous bass lines and eerie musical notes. The track features a gothic soundscape with haunting piano melodies and pulsing electronic waves. Sirens mark the song's entrance as the song becomes enveloped in a supernatural melody. Lyrically, the track is about embracing one's true self and letting go of the self-diminishing thoughts that can sometimes consume you.
“Monster” gives a nod to Billie Eilish’s “bad guy” with its synth bass, amplified finger snaps, and kick drum. The track falls under the electro-pop, dance-pop, and nu-goth-pop categories. With ET0’s collaboration on the track, the song is enveloped in an eerie shadow before transitioning into a club-like scene with its rap verse. In verse one, Roxy O sweetly caresses each word over the heavy bass while VillaNoize makes an entrance in verse two with quick wordplay, charming listeners with his cleverly smooth rap lines. Artist VillaNoize sings, “Like Black Eyed Peas with the boom, boom, boom.” On its R&B side, the track closely resembles the popular 2000s group in its heavy electronic beats as well as the famous singer Pitbull with its cool vocals. Disturbingly dark and catchy, “Monster” sets the stage for any club dance with its equally heavy instrumentals and versatile vocals.
A hip-hop and pop composer from the Bay Area, as a teenager ET0 spent most of his time in music production, audio engineering, and sound design. Collaborating with various artists and moving from city to city, ET0 is known for creating welcoming environments and creative spaces for the fellow musicians he partners with. ET0 released his first single “Say it Louder,” in 2023 and “Oasis” this past summer. “Monster” lyrically highlights themes of self-love and independence, with its danceable rhythm and confident air. The track is perfect for fans of Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Aurora with its dark soundscape and empowering lyrics. ET0 creates emotive music, tells stories, and transcends boundaries with a bigger picture in mind. Check out “Monster” below!
Written By Mia Chavez
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