evgenigerm2 4,056 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Bebe Rexha wrote "The Monster" as "Monster Under My Bed" a few years ago and even regularly performs her version of the hit on different radio shows (check this one). The label denied to release the song with Bebe as far as I can remember and offered to give it to Eminem and Rihanna instead. Rihanna recorded the chorus, but Bebe's wohoo woohoo vocals were kept, because 'Rihanna couldn't reach notes that high' (according to Bebe). However, Bebe's version of the chorus leaked and I just can't get over how beautiful it sounds. I love Rihanna, she's great too, I respect her, she has a great career, but I think I like the version with Bebe much more. What do you think? „I allow myself to fail. I allow myself to break. I'm not afraid of my flaws.“ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkchylde 14,857 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 "instead of Rihanna" is a ridiculous phrase imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evgenigerm2 4,056 Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 1 minute ago, Reprise said: "instead of Rihanna" is a ridiculous phrase imo She's cool, but she's not that iconic. „I allow myself to fail. I allow myself to break. I'm not afraid of my flaws.“ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stronger 463 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 love both versions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolyFool 782 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Rihanna voice is much more recognizable than Bebe's. Rihanna is iconic and no one can touch her. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGr 6,022 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 100% agree. I even prefer Bebe's solo version without Eminem. Btw I think back when Bebe wasn't famous there was a post going around on Fb about how she was scammed by record labels who "stole" her song. I guess now that she's famous she is not going to talk about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyanLights 15,576 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I actually prefer the version of this song with just Bebe in it. She does the bridges and everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evgenigerm2 4,056 Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 4 minutes ago, CyanLights said: I actually prefer the version of this song with just Bebe in it. She does the bridges and everything. I posted a live performance of it in the OP. „I allow myself to fail. I allow myself to break. I'm not afraid of my flaws.“ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evgenigerm2 4,056 Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 5 minutes ago, AndrewGr said: 100% agree. I even prefer Bebe's solo version without Eminem. Btw I think back when Bebe wasn't famous there was a post going around on Fb about how she was scammed by record labels who "stole" her song. I guess now that she's famous she is not going to talk about it. She actually did in the beginning of this year: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2741108/bebe-rexha-reveals-she-had-no-choice-but-to-give-hit-track-the-monster-to-eminem-and-rihanna-after-writing-the-pop-banger/ „I allow myself to fail. I allow myself to break. I'm not afraid of my flaws.“ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGr 6,022 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, evgenigerm2 said: She actually did in the beginning of this year: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2741108/bebe-rexha-reveals-she-had-no-choice-but-to-give-hit-track-the-monster-to-eminem-and-rihanna-after-writing-the-pop-banger/ king of receipts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evgenigerm2 4,056 Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 1 minute ago, AndrewGr said: king of receipts „I allow myself to fail. I allow myself to break. I'm not afraid of my flaws.“ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo 7,812 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 still doesn't make it a good song Don't visit my profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evgenigerm2 4,056 Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, Pablo said: still doesn't make it a good song but it does make it a better song „I allow myself to fail. I allow myself to break. I'm not afraid of my flaws.“ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Nook 37,808 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Bebe has the worst of luck, having to give up The Monster to Rihanna and Britney singing her part of Me, Myself & I at the VMAs Uh Red Wine... Convict... Gah Gah... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evgenigerm2 4,056 Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 Just now, Alolan Raichu said: Bebe has the worst of luck, having to give up The Monster to Rihanna and Britney singing her part of Me, Myself & I at the VMAs And then music channels and radios cutting her name out of 'Hey Mama' because it's 'too long' I literally feel so bad for her, she needs more recognition for her work „I allow myself to fail. I allow myself to break. I'm not afraid of my flaws.“ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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