satoori 45,814 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 In a recent interview with HipHopPlaya on March 24, 2015, Rap Monster was interviewed by a Hip Hop critique in S.Korea. He was asked about Bobby Diss rap towards him, BTS and other idol rappers. He also discusses his advice from Zico. This is just a very small part of the interview. Read the entire interview here, for more on Rap Monster thoughts on hip hop and his 'RM' Mixtape. He also mentions other hip hop artist, such as GD. Q: Then let’s talk about the battle(?) with Bobby. What started it? RM: Bobby made references to me a few times on Show Me The Money. He seemed to enjoy using words like ‘sangnamja (T/N: true man, also the title for ‘Boy in Luv’) and ‘leading a fast life’ (T/N: pronounced as Bangtang). Saying “Like a true man, I lead a fast life†isn’t a common mix of words, right? I thought that it wasn’t just a coincidence. He not only attacked Bangtan, but Boyfriend as well. It was the context of, “Everything you guys messed up, I’ll show it all here.†However, I didn’t even have much thoughts on it at that point either. I just thought, Bobby probably just dislikes us. However, on his lyrics for ‘Come Here’, there were lyrics that seemed to be targeting us again. “I live a fast life, there’s no need for pretty boys / They call me a monster, I never called myself that / You guys like a full-length mirror much better than a basement dungeon / If my skills were looks, then I would look like Wonbin in front of a bulletproof mirror.†But to be honest, Bobby isn’t really a Wonbin… (laughter) Q: Then is he Hyunbin? RM: Anyways, these lyrics were the third time. I felt like I would be an idiot if I just endured it till the third time. If I didn’t give feedback in any way, then it would also be insulting to fans, and I personally couldn’t let it pass as well. Truthfully, I was planning to use lyrics from my [RM] mixtape on the MAMA stage. However, after listening to ‘Come Here’, I quickly changed the lyrics to reply to Bobby. And then as people caught onto those lyrics, it ended up becoming a hot topic. However, I personally respect Bobby. He does really well on stage. Although I don’t think his raps are exceptional or that he has a wide spectrum, his ability to dominate the stage is good, and he has a cool style of hip-hop that rappers aren’t able to achieve. And the fact that he won SMTM whether or not he had his company’s power or not is definitely something that confirmed himself. Q: It became a topic whether it was a diss round or battle. RM: I think it became an even larger topic, because both Bobby and I are in the category of idols. I also felt like they were putting us together to fight (laughter). However, it wasn’t to that point. Q: I heard you guys greeted each other behind MAMA. RM: After the performance ended, I went down but Bobby high-fived me from behind the stage. He said that he mouthed my lyrics and saw it well. I found out that when I was performing on stage, Bobby was watching me attentively. Q: If you push and see that situation, I feel like Bobby’s mind is very hip-hop. Doesn’t it seem like he realizes that it’s both a competitor and game that forms within music? RM: That’s exactly it. That’s exactly what I want to say, but people don’t understand it well. Our fans are worried that we’ll end up fighting like this (laughter). However, I hope that they realize that it’s not like that. Q: Pushing aside who’s good or bad or whose side you’re on or not, I think it’s just nice to see. I feel like you guys would give synergy to each other too. RM: That’s true. Wasn’t Swings’ ‘control crisis’ also a way to pull up all the levels of everyone through competing musically. However, because Bobby and I are both under the category of idols, I think it became a larger controversy. I hope that many people are able to realize that within hip-hop, this is a way to express yourself and that it’s natural. Q: You did the MAMA stage with Zico. Did Zico give you this or that kind of advice? RM: I knew Zico hyung ever since I was a young child. I believe that hyung’s actions in general show me a lot. It gives me help, but also stimulates me. Q: So is it like a relationship like Seo Janghoon and Hyun Jooyeop? RM: That… I don’t really know about. Q: Before you went on stage for MAMA, what did you guys talk about? RM: Truthfully, I wrote out the lyrics that I would do at MAMA 4~5 days in advance. After I said that, Zico hyung told me that it’s dangerous to write lyrics quickly like that and that I should be carefully. Saying that he made a really big mistake one time before (laughter). TRANS. CR; YASUIS @ TUMBLR (@ryuveiys) | SOURCE CR; HIPHOPPLAYA TAKE OUT WITH FULL CREDITS | DO NOT EDIT CREDITS source: yasuis I wonder when Ikon will finally debut. BTS is having a comeback mid-May and base off of past promotional periods, they may have a follow up song. It would be interesting to see the two groups interact Please read the entire interview, for more on Rap Monster thoughts on hip hop and other artist, such as GD. He discusses his RM's Mixtape, working with Warren G and Krizz Kaliko, and his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shugwi 12,550 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 next this is getting boring ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachAngel 4,332 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 " But to be honest, Bobby isn’t really a Wonbin… (laughter)" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
removed929393303 15,230 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 "However, I personally respect Bobby. He does really well on stage. Although I don’t think his raps are exceptional or that he has a wide spectrum, his ability to dominate the stage is good, and he has a cool style of hip-hop that rappers aren’t able to achieve." well, come through then with that heat lol i like this interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlaveMaster 1,018 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 OMG IM SO EXCITED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesclues 5,048 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Q: Then is he Hyunbin? RM: Anyways... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SulIi 1,540 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 next this is getting boring ;) tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lily_of_west 774 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSTD 4,470 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolski 841 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 'He does really well on stage. Although I don’t think his raps are exceptional or that he has a wide spectrum, his ability to dominate the stage is good, and he has a cool style of hip-hop that rappers aren’t able to achieve' Rapmon talks so good, i agree with what hes saying about Bobby's skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsvoice 477 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 so bobby can make references to him but if he answers questions on it he's in the wrong or needs to move on? lol i agree with what he says about bobby's rapping tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atl2006 1,899 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Rap monster is really good at speaking it seems from his answers, he told the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satoori 45,814 Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 next this is getting boring ;) He was being interviewed by a korean hip hop critique, of course bobby was going to come up. Besides what do you think interviewers will be asking bobby, once Ikon finally debut (that's if yg let's him have a real hip hop interview again) I think it will be interesting to see how bobby responds, once he finally debut as an idol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOOLY 33,373 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I wonder if the people who are leaving comments being annoyed by this actually read what he said lol. Btw i've said this already in the official thread but i love how he answered, he basically said "come for me, but not for my members" and i love even more the fact that he said that fans of both groups should stop bitching about it. He holds the truth tho, Bobby should learn a thing or two from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanShip 3,493 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 lol can we get another round i'm all in for it glad to see they dont take it seriously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
☆Lili 1,660 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 "I feel like Bobby’s mind is very hip-hop." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyblue 69 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Rap monster is really good at speaking it seems from his answers, he told the truth. he's really a smart guy and mature thinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyungTaeng 1,105 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 "He does really well on stage. Although I don’t think his raps are exceptional or that he has a wide spectrum, his ability to dominate the stage is good" I agree with Monster. Bobby is not exceptional rapper but his stage presence is very good. He is lie GD, he may not be the best rapper but the way he dominates the stage is a talent itself. This was a good interview. I like how mature Monster is. I am currently enjoying listening “Do Youâ€. He is very smart and talented. "You guys like a full-length mirror much better than a basement dungeon / If my skills were looks, then I would look like Wonbin in front of a bulletproof mirror.†But to be honest, Bobby isn’t really a Wonbin… (laughter)" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouFiel 5,381 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 rapmon came correct lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesus 2,327 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 No lies detected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuppyTheFish 283 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 My man ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfanz 39 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 heard his music, he's okay, but his rap is not that impressive as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomatosoup 276 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Great interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luhangege 651 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 This is so six months ago tho rap monster you're late to your own party Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOOLY 33,373 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 This is so six months ago tho rap monster you're late to your own party Well, it's not the he interviewed himself, they asked him about it, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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