BET by MRG music review and interview

I recently introduced my readers to a song entitled “Feidin Santana” by MRG which recounts the shooting of Walter Scott from the perspective of Santana, who caught the incident on his video phone. MRG recently signed to Westvilla Music , just released his debut single, “Bet.”

In “Bet”, MRG raps about knowing he is destined for great things and that even if things are rough at the moment you can “Bet” on the fact that he will still come out on top. He also pays homage to NYC, also known as the Big Apple, and shouts out his hometown of Queens. “Bet” is a complete switch up from Feidin Santana and I am so here for it. MRG’s artistic diversity is on full display. He is rapping simultaneously about his own struggle and his present environment. DJ Mostwanted mixed and mastered the track and is also responsible for engineering “Ooouuu” and “Eat” both by Young M.A. “Bet” is now available for your listening pleasure on Soundcloud, Spotify, and Tidal,

Check out my interview with MRG below!

Lela Victoria: Who in the music industry inspires you?

MRG: J. Cole, simply because he does not care about what people think about him. I also like Kanye West, even though he and J. Cole are complete opposites. Kanye is more of a people pleaser.

Lela Victoria: What story do you want to tell with your music?

MRG: I want it to be about my life, political views and how I feel about what is going on in the world around me. I want my music to be a reflection of myself.

Lela Victoria: You released a powerful track called “Feidin Santana”, which tells the story of the shooting death of Walter Scott. Why did you feel the need to tell the story of Walter Scott?

MRG: The fact that something like that could go on today is literally shocking. I wanted to bring attention to what went on. I eventually want to release a music video that will have an impact on the system.

Lela Victoria: When are you releasing your first EP?

MRG: Summer 2017.

Lela Victoria: What artist would you like to collaborate with in the future?

MRG: I’d love to work with J Cole. Also, I have a lot of respect for 070Shake an up and coming rapper from New Jersey. I really respect her sound. If I had to pick one producer it’d be Swizz Beats.

Lela Victoria: Where do you see your music career in 5 years?

MRG: On tour, making a living from my music, it’s my passion. In five years, I’d hope to be on my third album, and it’d be great to go gold.

Lela Victoria: That wizard Kelly line in “Bet” had me cracking up! Did you watch the Proud Family growing up?

MRG: Yes, I did! I can’t believe you caught that!

Overall I enjoyed the interview with MRG. He was very laid back and very relatable. I enjoyed his perspective on life and his love for his music and his respect for other artists’ music, too. I admire the fact that he has no problem with using his music to highlight injustice while also possessing the capability to make fun music that we can sing and rap along to.

You can also find the lyrics to his song “BET” below

Verse 1:

3, 2, 1 we live,Coming from the queenside,

Coming from the queenside,

Its just me myself and I,

no I don’t need ya,Had a plan been the man since like I was knee high,

Had a plan been the man since like I was knee high,

k lo k mamasita tell me where u reside,Then

Then im gone decide, do i wanna take the trip,Girl Get that camera ready cuz we

Girl Get that camera ready cuz we gone make that flick,I Still live with mom so its best we hit the telly,

I Still live with mom so its best we hit the telly,

Hit it then im gone wont see my face like Wizard Kelly,

Hook

Is you with me or you against me cause I can’t tell,

Are you somebody I could count on when shit get real,

Yeah you better get on board cause the ship gone sail,

Ay you could bet on it, bet on it, Hey!

Bet that a nigga won’t fold,

Yeah they Range gone come,

Tell my momma that I got her yeah that range gone come,

I been Sam Cookin’ boy yeah that Change Gone Come,

Ay you could bet on it, bet on it, Hey!

Bet that I’m (2x)

Verse 2:

Grinding till I’m shining and moms proud of her son,

In my air forces like it’s still 2001,

Rewind 2010, met my nigga chris jones, Ever since then, we been making hit songs,

Ever since then, we been making hit songs, On the low, on the low,

On the low, on the low, We

We aint let nobody know,

Till about a year ago, had to perfect the flow,

Had to collect the dough, to show em we ain’t playing

With my Melanin Monroe, she my brown skin lady,

I got too much on my mind,

Not enough in my wallet,

Credit card on decline,

Lately I been wylin,

But I bounce back,

Thank God I got signed and,

Momma B-Day next week, Wooh!

Perfect timing,

Girl bring your friends cause I’m with my clique tonight,

Girl you could get the pipe that ass is my kryptonite,

ay come to my crib tonight,

make this shit solidified,

yeah it’s us against the world better pick a side, hey !

Hook: ……

Verse 3:

Down for whatever you ain’t gotta second guess,

Yeah I’m back in this bitch, just like I ain’t never left,

Coming live from the apple and you know that shit is rotten,

Bunch a crab in a barrel and they pray your ass forgotten, oh well…

Outro hook:

But that range come,

Tell my momma that I got her yeah that range gone come,

I been Sam Cookin’ boy yeah that Change Gone Come,

Ay you could bet on it, bet on it, Hey!

Bet that a nigga won’t fold

Excerpt from Westvilla Music

About MRG

MRG is the son of a father who immigrated to America from the Dominican Republic and a Dutch-American mother. His mixed heritage inspires his unique musical style and razor sharp lyrics. Counting Kanye West, Nas, and Daddy Yankee among his musical influences, MRG has been rhyming since 2014. Flowing in both English and Spanish, MRG recognizes that Latinos are in search of a representative rapper and is committed to earning their respect. MRG’s debut album “Live From The Hurst,” is scheduled for Fall 2017.

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xoxo Lela Victoria