MONSTA X is back more monstrous than ever on November 19th at 12 p.m. KST with their latest release “Rush Hour” off their tenth mini-album, No Limit.
The title track is produced by the group’s own Joohoney and Ye-Yo! from the team at Yeyosound who previously worked on “Gambler” with the MONSTA X main rapper. Bursting with the Starship Entertainment boy group’s signature high-octane and dynamic sound, “Rush Hour” expresses the confidence and determination to be victorious over this crowded world.
I.M and songwriter Laser participated in the lyrics along with the song’s co-composers Sam Carter and Brother Su. Musicians th!nk and Bae Kihyun also worked on the track’s composition.
The music’s relentless energy is presented vividly through the released music video in which MONSTA X takes over a barren land with their unbridled passion and rough charisma. It is reminiscent of their debut song “Trespass” combined with the group’s growth and maturity as individual artists and as a team.
No Limit is the first comeback without eldest member and leader Shownu since he is currently away for military enlistment. The album contains seven-tracks including two tracks produced by I.M – “Autobahn” which is a song about MONSTA X’s love for their fans “Monbebe,” comparing it to driving on the famous German highway that is widely known to have no speed limit, and “Just Love” which talks about cherishing love even if it won’t last forever.
Hyungwon wrote, composed, and arranged “Mercy” which is an extension of the group’s FATAL LOVE B-side “Nobody Else” while the Jooheon and Ye-Yo!-produced closing track “I Got Love” connects to One Of A Kind B-side, “Heaven.”
Promotions for this comeback are only just beginning but MONSTA X is already set to release their second all-English album, The Dreaming, featuring the single “One Day” on December 10th KST. Plus, their own feature film of the same name will be premiering in South Korea on December 8th KST before moving on to be screened in 70+ theatres worldwide from the 9th.
The documentary film is a gift to fans and offers an inside look at the past six years of MONSTA X. It includes interviews with the six members, behind-the-scenes episodes from their time in the U.S, and special live concert footage of their hit songs. To find out if “MONSTA X: The Dreaming” is available in your country and for tickets head to the film’s official website monstaxthedreaming.com.
Check out the magnetic “Rush Hour” MV below!
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Justin is a K-pop fan from Australia who is passionate about shining a light on underrated and lesser known groups and artists. A lover of all types of music, devoted television drama and soap opera fan, and part-time video game nerd.
MEDIA: Starship Entertainment