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One on One with Monica: Album Update + New BET Reality Show
I caught up with Monica yesterday and got a chance to inquire about all of her upcoming projects. Tons of her loyal fans have been hitting me up recently asking “wassup with the album?“, as well as seeking confirmation about her reality show, so I figured why not go to the source! There are two songs circulating the net right now, “Taxi” (which you may have heard during her PeachtreeTV reality show) and “Once in a Lifetime.” Both are creating quite a buzz! The main thing Monica wants to get across is that neither song is the single, so don’t get it twisted. She’s recorded over 100+ songs in her quest to find the right mix and she’s still in the lab with several producers, most notably B-Cox and Missy Elliot. But don’t fret…it’s coming!
Monica has been very busy lately. In addition to recording her own songs, she’s currently featured on her good friend, Keyshia Cole’s “Trust” and they’re preparing to shoot the video. She also just happened to be on her way to meet with the producer of her new BET reality show. That’s right! Mo’s show is hitting prime-time and is a done deal! The show, appropriately titled Still Standing starts production in a few short weeks and the first show will air sometime around the 2nd week of September. On the show, Monica hopes to touch the lives of troubled young women by sharing her journey in an open and honest way. She’s currently seeking clearance to take a camera crew into a women’s federal prison. (She ain’t skerred!) If you don’t know, Mo’s the realest in the game, so don’t let nobody tell you otherwise! She gave me quite an earful as we chatted about all the A-town gossip off camera. On camera, Monica gave her fans the 411 and repped her hometown of Atlanta to the fullest!
Peep the full videotaped interview below as well as a sample of those two leaked tracks:
For all you Monica fans who just can’t wait… click here to listen to “Taxi” and check out “In Your Lifetime” below:
Believe me…Mo reads messages! So feel free to tell her how you feel! 
In case you missed it:
Flix/Video ~ Monica’s Mary J. Blige Tribute ~ BET Honors 2009
Exclusive: Monica ~ “Still Standing” (Part I)
Exclusive: Monica ~ “Still Standing” (Part II)
dee
March 23, 2009 @ 8:14 amThanks for the interview mb. We got you Monica. Even tho its not the single the song is nice.
MISS BEE
March 23, 2009 @ 9:08 amGotta love Mo!!! Cant wait for the news show!!!
MONICA FAN
March 23, 2009 @ 10:49 amGood interview! I wish you would could have asked her more specifics about the album like when the single will be released. But still a great interview and thanks for posting!
jamel
March 23, 2009 @ 10:53 amThanks for the interview! Its great to get some REAL Monica news instead of all these damn internet rumors….Now Mo, since u read messages, IMMA GET YOU!! LOL…September for the show? Which mean the album aint coming till Oct or Nov!!! You said July, lol. ITs all good tho. I been holding you down since 95 so I know youre worth the wait. I just know errthing better be on point cuz we (the fans) have been waiting since last August! However, Im so hyped about this return..As a fan for over ten years, I can tell you really are putting allot into this album. Im so excited for this era in your career. I really think its your time now. When this album drop, I want you EVERYWHERE for promo! Singles need to be released in a timely matter and preferably already chosen….. This is gonna be your Mary J Blge, Breakthrough….
Also…great move Keyshia releasing Trust. It will def be a hit and get people anticipating your return, not to mention get radio reaquainted with you…And its the perfect lead into your single, album, reality show and clothing line….Wouldnt it be great if you and Keysh toured together? That would just do it for me…
Enough of my rambling….Love ya Mo. Youre such an inspiration and breath of fresh air in an industry full of fake rnb chicks. Hurry up and return girl! And keep ya fans updated, we be wondering what the hell going on lol!! You got a youtube channel, USE IT, lol lol…Love ya..Shout out to Melinda, Rocko, Aunt Laura, Mama Best, Montez!! TEAM MONICA 09!!!! Get that money MO
dee
March 23, 2009 @ 12:02 pmlmao @ Jamel, how you gonna sout out Melo? lol
D'Nikki
March 23, 2009 @ 1:35 pmthanks for the interview, excited about what is to come.
SIGN UP FOR TWITTER MONICA. i think its a great way to keep in some form of contact with your fans about the music or just words of inspiration,etc. Sometimes we feel so out of the loop, which leads to some fans clamoring for things that end up being untrue.
cuz i kno u got a blackberry (twitterberry) -.- lol..
☆ Lola A♏ ★
March 23, 2009 @ 1:44 pmI’ve loved Mo since Miss Thang!!! Her personality and spirit seems so genuinely kind and real. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of her albums, and I know this one is going to be a banger. I’ll definitely be checking for it and the reality show! I hope she gets all the success that she is deserved! Real talent is back for ‘09! :wink: Thanks for the interview!!!!
☆ Lola A♏ ★
March 23, 2009 @ 1:46 pmLOL @ D’Nikki! I was thinking the same thing….join the Twitter craze Mo’!
RoJay
March 23, 2009 @ 2:19 pmThanks alot Michelle! We needed this update!
Chaddy
March 23, 2009 @ 5:27 pmMo…i just want to show my love for you..and thank for the 15yrs…We grow up together both at 13 singing “just one of dem days” and now at 28 we “still standing” i have been riding u from the beginning and like you said in still standing “i’ve come to far to look back”. YOu have helped me through some situations in my life and u are a inspiration to everyone around the world not just women. I cannot wait for your return and the new reality show. I’m also in the “A” so ill be looking for shows coming soon…i hear the video shoot for Trust is next weekend in the “A” can i get a hook up to be on the set…LOL..nah far real though!! Much love and support!
One in a lifetime…
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Baby_J
March 23, 2009 @ 11:01 pmLOVE IT…GREAT INTERVIEW!!!
PhillyYoung&Grown
March 24, 2009 @ 12:56 pmmonica is my girl !!!
Philly’s behind you girl….
fyi: i always liked monica better than brandy
PhillyYoung&Grown
March 24, 2009 @ 12:57 pmmonica killed that mary j. tribute on bet….
PhillyYoung&Grown
March 24, 2009 @ 12:59 pmand like i said on bossip “searchin” is my favorite song by monica.
PhillyYoung&Grown
March 24, 2009 @ 1:03 pmi swear by this song…. ’searchin’ by monica
When I hear the children of today
They’re questioning me the way
The way that they should live
I often wonder
Wonder what to do
To help them make it through
And the world’s going straight
Open my heart to see
That is time with me
Searchin’ for the answers to these problems
I’m always facing things that are tryin’ me
Testing all the things that I believe
Sometimes I feel so down
And no one here’s around
But you, you never left me lonely
And now I see what a true friend means
And I trust that you would always be here for me
Lord I give you all
Open my heart to see
That is time with me
Searchin’ for the answers to these problems
I’m always facing things that are tryin’ me
Testing all the things that I believe
Now I’m here before you
So tell me what to do
(Guess I’ll do open my heart)
My heart to you
Here I am
Searching for all the answers to my problems
Lord I’m facing things
Can you help me
You’re trying all that I need
The things I belive
Lord, no no no no
Here I am
Here I am
I’m searching for searching for it
Lord I need, need, need
That’s tryin’ me
Testing all the things that I believe
Here I am
Lagging all the understand single things I can’t see
I am your child
Oooh oh oh
That’re tryin’ me
Can’t you help me
I’m lagging understanding
I’m your child no matter what they say
I’m with you every day
Protect me every day
Protect me oh oh..
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