@@Gir_Loves_Tacos_XD he did say that! Said that his show last night in Noblesville was the biggest show of the tour so far. Cleveland is gonna be bigger though, I read earlier that as of 3:00 pm today it’s sold 60,000 tickets.
He puts on the best shows I've ever been to. Saw him in Indianapolis last yr 4,000 people, Milwaukee this yr had 20,000 and a pink moon and Noblesville 17,000 had a super moon. Was amazing to see and be apart of ❌️❌️
Honestly I hope MGK doesn't give up Pop Punk, I wouldn't mind a Rap album but I also hope it doesn't become a one and done thing, like if he did one album rap, the next one be rock or pop punk and just swapped those in-between new albums, I'd be very ok with that
I think exactly as you, I really want him to do his Rap album like he wants now, but I really wish this is not his last Pop Punk album, cause he did amazing too 🙏
The thing is, it's whatever genre inspires him at the time that's going to help him make great music! Honestly, I don't think he could make a bad album because he sounds great and is able to pull off being very versitile. I'll be down with MGK no matter what direction he goes in from here. If he switches it up and then goes back to this sound then that's cool too. He's been on such a journey starting from Cleveland and it's really inspiring.
He’s so smart, sensitive and humble, funny AND his music is BRILLIANT! This 59-yr-old mom of 4 is grateful that he keeps everything so real. His Cleveland concert last week was in my top 3 concerts ever. Thank you for this interview.
The hate that he gets is unbelievable while his lyrics and his sound represent truth and the brutality of the world. I can’t think of another artist that makes pain so relatable that it feels like the art he creates was specially for us. Keep on going you’re the G
@@kennakama1981 it’s one of the heavy ones, especially glass house and hotel Diablo itself was just a very true and dark picture of what life is for him and most of us.
@@theendorsement I think every artist has their own baggage with Colson it’s different because he went up against one of the most popular and respected rapper in the game and then getting all that hate, absorbing it and creating something beautiful and iconic with a new sound added with his personal trauma just makes me respect him more and more.
@@Hiroshi._666 oh yes. I get that part of it for sure. I'm not saying he doesn't do it well. But man, NF paints pictures and stories like no other I have heard. Without cursing either. Crazy
I'm almost 50 and I have a huge appreciation for him, his perseverance, his creativity and that I can go backwards through his music and find something that resonates with me from the beginning. Plus, I'm originally from Ohio too.
Shoutout to this guy for actually interviewing mgk, actually hearing him out and listening to him.d felt like I could actually connect with the artist and I just love that!
I love Hotel Diablo. I am a therapist and I think that his album was therapeutic. He seems to have been working through stuff and struggling through stuff. That is therapy in motion.
Saw him in Cologne last weekend - sold out the entire LAXNESS Arena w/ 16,000. He’s AMAZING live, holy shit, I got chills from his vocals! The energy was unbelievable… seriously wish I could follow the tour.
Ja das Konzert war krass vor allem wie alle abgegangen sind. Kam mir dann aber irgendwie vor als wäre ich fehl am Platz weil alle getanzt haben und ich nicht und manche mich teilweise komisch angeschaut haben.
It's wild how people think Eminem made him switch genres. The funniest thing about it is Killshot dropped Sept 14 2018, but the Let You Go video literally dropped Sept 14 2017. MGK's been doing this, Travis just added the final touches.
Just a minor point but Hotel Diablo came out in July 2019. Binge came out in 2018. This is a phenomenal interview though, and I truly appreciate Kevan's sincerity. And Kells is very much underestimating the quality of the songs on Bloom lol. They may have been produced differently but they're impact is still large. Thank you for this!!
@@judson8441 I mean he did a cover of a Lil Peep song during the lockdown sessions. He talked about regretting not getting to meet Peep in Glass House. He obviously felt an influence to even bring him up (multiple times); considering MGK has been around since well before Peep, did you ever consider that maybe the influence was mutual? Music influences a lot of people in a lot of ways; accusing them of "not talking about it" (as if you're having conversations with him everyday) is just you projecting your opinion into their life.
MGK is a young legend. I remember listening to 100 Words and Running back in like 2010, dude was so cold and he had some of the best cadence in rap. he threw some wild ass concerts. He almost always covered Blink or Green Day at his shows. I knew a bunch of people with "EST 19XX" tattoos in high school. Was not surprised at all when he went pop punk and him n Trav made it relevant again. Pretty dope story. Happy for him. Great interview.
He did a interview on rmg in Cleveland when he was around 19/20 and Rover asked him what he wanted to do in 10yrs and Kells said he wanted to do movies, make some rock music but he didn't want to be 30 something and just rapping. This guy puts in work and for me he is killing it.
@@romanest8981 its kinda crazy people like us witnessed his whole career and can remember this type stuff. Nowadays its a lot more radio music and red carpet but I am happy for him. If you came from the midwest side you rock with MGK , period.
@@rcrowe88 that's crazy I bet you are probly one of the only people who can say they heard that interview. His come up has been pretty crazy. I agree he is killin it.
@@gus5918 look up rover's morning glory mgk interview and there is like 4 or 5 interviews. I rewatch them not to long ago and it's amazing to see how far he has came.
Tattooed myself 33 times for that man, each one inspired by one of his songs and he pulled me up on stage at the end of the show in Syracuse and I showed him. Syracuse loves KELS
I actually really loved this interview. MGK is multifaceted, talented in whatever he sets out to do, and I love him speaking his truth and coming into his own power! His growth has been amazing to watch - and I've been a fan of him since his Lace Up and Black Flag days! And it's so amazing to watch him get even better and better at his craft. And actually I was really interested in him talking about spirituality because I resonated so hard with it. And he is so spot on!
"If they don't like me they should not like me for me. " this line yes. I love the Hotel Diablo album. I've always loved punk so these new albums are amazing.
Saw him live in London. Went with my boy because he got tickets and I was blown away by the live show. Live band was insance and MGK’s performance was mental. Also the support and suprise guests were nuts too
If we could all be like him, the world would be a better place 💚 what a beautiful interview. He has such important things to share and he cares so much about his fans and the future generation. Thank you for being you, Colson keeping it 💯
This is what make's MGK successful: "If you can last through it, there is probably a light at the end of the tunnel" "You giving them power, by stopping what could have been something great" "... What if I would have let (the Interscope employees reaction) stopped me from putting out Tickets to my Downfall?" "we probably have solutions to real world problems that are snubbed out, of becoming a reality, because someone says *you sound stupid*" You're a legend MGK, highlighting emotions like this changes the world and people's lives
I fully agree. My son and I jammed out to the entire Tickets to My Downfall album so many times! I thank you MGK for all the memories he and I created listening to those songs!
I just was thinking that. Both of those songs when they came out on bloom were my instant favorites. 27 made me feel seen and helped me tremendously at that point in my life.
Mgk brought me through such a rough point in my life that I think could not have been done by anyone else, relatable lyrics helped me much more than people will understand.
I love him so much. Thank you for what you do! Let him always be protected from the haters 🙏🏼 Maybe not everyone gets it, but they aren't supposed to.. This world needs him 🖤❌❌🖤
I've never understood how or why ppl think that someone's tattoos and body art have anything to do with their potential for success. It's makes absolutely no sense. I will stand by colson til the day I die.
Thank god for you MGK ❤ you’re the only person in my life right now that I can truly relate to. You’re keeping me alive rn so much. Your words mean so much.
I agree MGK I am 62 and would never have listened to your music before until you started being you. I was attracted to your music then. Just keep being you and you’ll be ok.
It would be interesting to see him do a Nu-Metal inspired record. Similar to how Linkin Park did it. Of course, it would never be at the same level, but if done properly, it would probably sound sick, but Rap Rock is sometimes better than Nu-Metal so I'll take that too. :)
Most of his albums/ep's have consisted of tracks that blend rap/rock. Lace Up has "Save Me", Black Flag has "Swing Life Away", Fuck It has "Rollingstone", General Admission "Bad Mother Fucker", Bloom "Wake + Bake", Hotel Diablo "Hollywood Whore"
'Not letting others reactions change your focus and drive to what you love' is actually a good lesson. He's right, people hate on him, if he stopped, he'd give the haters power
@@ugh5281 lol but the huge difference her is that I am not a public personality, I can hate whoever I want and nobody cares. But he should be an example for people, or at least RESPECT the legends that were there before he even thought of music. But he has this shitty personality, and expects everyone to love him? This guy is crazy
You did a GREAT interview and let him just talk and complete his thoughts. You were respectful and yet kept it moving. Great job. Keep it up and hope you do Colson again one day.
He's dope. Attended his concert in July and it affected me for days after. Never experienced that before. It was magical. The amount I relate to this man is ridiculous. Even the fine details ... Realness at it's finest. No surprise these fake people don't wanna accept it.
I'm 39. I've been a hip hop head since I was a child. I got into punk in my early teens and then pop punk/emo in my 20's. When MGK first came out I thought he was a dope rapper, when the diss track came out, I thought his track had legs...when he started doing pop punk, I thought it was decent, but I was super for someone reviving that sound. I fully support this dude and appreciate this interview.
@@YoucandoanythingyoudreamNot real? Show me one other artist that talks about hot 13 year olds on his twitter. MGK is the only real musician in the mainstream. Love this guy.
Hearing him talk about birthing a new sound and him looking at his contemporaries as they did the same thing is crazy. I remember when he was a XXL freshman in 2012 with Future. Wow man
Probably the most frighteningly dumb thing I’ve read all week. Even scarier to see how many people are of the same mindset. Yikes, gen Z. Fucking yikes.
MGK is really authentic, paid many many dues, he deserves all the success in the world! He’s setting a great example of what’s possible if a person believes in themselves and goes for it. Ohio grown here, we’re proud of him!
I’ve heard them a couple times, way under appreciated for sure! He puts on great concerts been to tickets to my down fall and main stream sell out but the energy behind the hotel Diablo and Justin Bieber big tour concerts are next level!
one thing i’ve always been quick to point out to haters is that he always had rock artists featured on his rap albums. every album has a rock artist feature since 2012. he’s always wanted that sound in his music
Thank you!!!! Been looking to see if anyone else is aware of this. You can find at least 1-2 tracks on each album + EP going back to Lace Up. Lace Up has "Save Me", Black Flag has "Swing Life Away", Fuck It has "Rollingstone", General Admission "Bad Mother Fucker", Bloom "Wake + Bake", Hotel Diablo "Hollywood Whore"
This is something I screamed. He used to rock a tall mohawk for fucks sake. He's always been a punk. He's always loved blink 182 so could you imagine the excitement of working with Travis ?!?!?! Like people really don't get it. Est for life. Love him!
Man this album really helped me through my breakup with my ex fiancée she had an abortion and it killed me to the point of depression but I found this album and listened to every song and pulled myself out so thanks for making music #mgk
So, in the beginning....I was feeling his melancholy...but by 44:22 with the Dennis Rodman story...I was very much laughing!! A beautiful spirit 💕✨🌍😇♑🙏
Mgk is the perfect example of the tortured artist. Didn’t like MGKs movie but love the purpose behind more musicians making movies. Comedians do it so why not. Love it ❤
😂 Start a savings account first bc Lord knows most can’t afford his merch due to his price gouging practices - or shall I tag John Legere to assist ? 🙃 He can show ya how that works!
I’m so mesmerized by his humility, kindness and love. I hate that the internet decided something about him and now that’s what he’s been labeled as. He’s so sweet and lovely and soft. The hatred is only due to insecurity of the incel trash slinging it. It’s embarrassing for you; if you are crap-talking him (or any other human on this planet), you must face the fact that YOU are the piece of total garbage that is exactly why this planet is almost over.
I'm not lying when I say the day I Think I'm Okay dropped I listened to it not only that entire day but every day for the next like two years. It seriously sent me back to a time in my life when music sounded like that and I had told, myself it'd never happen again. But just that one song did it.
Hope he’s staying level headed. Every since he really blew up these last few years he seems so beyond stressed out compared to maybe 6 years ago. I know that comes with the level of fame, but I just hope he’s managing it well mentally.
the first 10-15 minutes kinda had me worried for his mental his speaking and his voice was fine but his body language was not how he is in previous interviews.
@@juststayonthegroundI agree I really hope he forces himself to rest. He is a busy body megan has said it in interviews too in the couples quiz interview she said he hadnt taken a day off for 1 whole calendar year
I have been a mgk fan since day one ! I think he was much happier rapping he is a amazing artist. And the hole pop punk thing was ok but let's bring MGK BACK PLEASE! LOVE YA KELLZ. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
love this man!!!! the way the music world seems to put people in little boxes! u keep doing u bro!! I rap and make beats but also play drums in a punkrock band! fuck the haters
Idgaf what anyone says MGK is the fkn man. Doesn't matter the genre. Been a fan of his since 7th grade when I first heard "I Know" ft. Ray Jr. Been a fan since an will be till I die. #EST4Life
i love mgk transformation, hes really so much more than a rapper, im guilty of it looking him as just another rapper in the past. but im proud to blast his music now, its funny through the last few years ive been hooked on modsun and mgk. and finding out there personalitys and everything. i wish to be more positive like modsun and i love mod, but i do see myself in mgk way more through all the bullshit hes gone through and how much he actually really FEELS. its more like myself than i ever could have imagined
MGK said for us during Lollapalooza 2022 in São Paulo Brazil "We play everynight like it's our last freaking show alive, so we don't care about being perfect. We just care about sounding the way we felt that day because one day we will be *old* and we wouldn't be doing this so remember freaking nights like tonight!" Dude, it inspired our lifestyles, this guy can really be both overstimulated and sad but he knows how to live a memorable life! Cheers my friends ;)
another way of saying: hey guys this is all i can do with my mediocre singin and guitar skills... but hey we gotta stage full of extras and effects so you will not even care about the musical performance
@@m.i.c9992 Yeah, live the life being the best you are and have in the moment even if you can't please everyone cause if you keep waiting for "perfection" maybe you will never reach your dreams! Have you say *I* *love* *you* to your family today? It's a good moment my friend, don't waste your time talking to me, I'm not great at all ;)
@@VegAngel. im at work and got nothing else to do ^^ so i thought i just tell it how it is ...and if you are a musician and you care about your craft you should at least try aiming for perfection
@@m.i.c9992 If you are at work and have nothing else to do you are wasting your *LIFE* my friend ;) Do you love your job? Don't need to answer please lol 😂😂😂
@@VegAngel. man my job is lovely getting paid for watching youtube videos :D and having conversations with people who try making me feel bad about my life for pointing out some bullshit ..hahaha ...dude its allright i didnt want to hurt you and if i did im sorry
Pour guy looks like he's so tired.love what he said about therapists and how they always are are like so how do you feel?I hate that too, I can talk to my friends instead of paying this person.i totally want to learn how to fix myself.i love how he's very calm intelligent and funny person.congrats to his success and future success!his music helps me so much,I lost my parents at a young age and my sister a year ago committed suicide and I found her.his music has saved me from myself so many times.seeing him in person was like medicine for me that day!I hope he does stay on track and become a legend.i would love to do that drug he did with Megan they say it can heal depressed people.im already getting ketamine treatments and they aren't working that great would love to heal more spiritually. I feel like I am not strong enough to hold on like he's saying.glad he has family and friends ,plus his fans to help him.what gets me through is just listening to music and I have dance,I ve been a dancer since I was 4. Listening to him is so soothing. Glad I found this interview.makes me feel better to know im not alone and no matter who you are everyone has problems. Rock on and love hard!❤️
I’m sorry you’re having a rough time.. keep trekking! As a person that’s been in recovery for almost 8 years and In therapy since I was 15 I think what he’s saying is finding the right therapist is like dating because most will just want you to talk and ask how you’re feeling but you have to keep looking for the RIGHT therapist that won’t only do that but will give you advice and tell you what to do not just ask you to vent.. I went through TONS of therapists before I found a good one and she retired last December so I’m going to start looking for a new one soon and I know exactly what he was talking about cuz looking for a new therapist is taxing but finding the right one can be worth it! So keep trying. Maybe you just haven’t found the right fit yet. Keep looking and treat your first meeting with a therapist as an interview. Tell them what you’re looking for in a therapist and if they don’t offer what you need, move on. Cuz there’s nothing worse than a bad doctor/therapist because it can actually set you back. Sending positivity your way :)
People throw out these insane accusations that he's a p*do because of one past comment in a interview that he was as high as a kite and a few waaaaay out of context tweets. Although I think he should take accountability publicly and apologize it shouldn't make him what they call him. It's wild. People also wouldn't say it to his face nor keep the same energy.
I had watched this interview and honestly I feel like this is exactly the counseling Colson Baker aka (mgk) definitely had to have with.. someone to actually listen, not interrupt, and ask all the questions when it was an accurate moment. Thank you for this posted interview it was all there I really hope that on the next birthday this interview happens again 🤟☺️
Really great interview. Thank you for sharing. 🖤 I can’t wait for the next album, no matter what fucking genre it’s in, us true fans don’t care. We just want to vibe out!
MGK talking about We The Kings and Warped Tour. I'm digging this interview already. Its awesome to see how moments that could be nothing can be looked at for turning points in your life.
MGK saved my life. I have XX tattooed on my neck and I'll be EST till I die. No matter what wave he's on I'll ride w him. Such a beautiful soul. He deserves so much more than he's gotten and I don't just mean credit and respect. Rap, Rock, a graphic novel, a documentary with Netflix, a movie he produced and wrote, and multiple large movies... The hate is so misguided and music has always been so unique and original. Bloom and Hotel Diablo weren't typical rap albums, he's never had a typical sound... and now everyone wants to say he "swapped genres". He doesn't have a genre, stop trying to put him in a box that you can't see outside of. Open your mind.
I know right!! His work is so brilliant in every way - the lyrics, the films, the aesthetics, everything. He’s honestly one of the best artists of our time
I remember when bloom dropped… Binge was also one of my favorites although I know that he made that in a pretty drug fueled part of his life but every song on that ep is an absolute banger. “Get the fuck out my face! I cannot feel my face!” Shit still hits man. Appreciate you comment man and agree totally with you. Mgk is truly a gem.
I love everything about this interview!! Especially the part about not hating on people for doing new things. Everyone who achieved anything was “controversial” at some point (I know my life would be a LOT worse if he hadn’t made TTMD). Keep doing you MGK
“The hate is only a small portion of what we see”. You gotta remember that. Sell out MSG and First Energy they cant deny it no matter how hard they try. This was a cultural shift. Dont downplay it. Nirvana knocked mj Off the charts. Its gonna be remembered kid. This is the new wave
This was a GREAT interview. I’ve been a fan since the beginning and have enjoyed the entire ride but am super excited to hear what this next rap version will sound like. 🙏🏼🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
U know what's sad how spiritually dumb every 1 is. He admitted that he didn't write his lyrics and the spirits gave it 2 him when he asked them for help. Nobody even notices that he wasn't joking.
Fuck the haters this man has so much heart in reality. Such a talented musician. There’s not many people I can listen to every song they ever release and like it for the most part. Saw him live too recently in Utah and it was such a night.
Kinda shocked by how much truth he spoke. I was really interested to hear him speak without the things surrounding him being sensationalized, so thank you guys (Kevan & KRoq) for providing that. Love him or hate him, I think a lot of respect should be given to him for pushing against the hate and trying to open new doors for his peers. In a way it reminds me of Fred (yeah, the TH-camr lol) because people are so focused on pushing down on him and his flaws to see he's setting new boundaries. It'll be exciting to see what else he does.
Love this in-depth sharing. Great conversation/interview. Because of MGK it gave me hope for creative license to do music the way you want. Keep it going.
I’ve been following Kells since 2010. Seeing him become a global superstar is amazing to watch. He’s the greatest artist of this generation and truly deserves his fame
@@sanbornnc everyone’s been calling him Kells since early 2010s. His early EST fans still call him that. He said Kells traumatized him because some lady accidentally called him Kale.😂 I think I know him kiddo
I understand what he means, when he talks about the masks he had on. But I wouldn't believe that he wasn't himself at e.g. Hotel Diablo. Besides that: If he is more himself since tickets and mainstream sellout like he said here I hope this isn't a genre thing for him, so he will be himself in the next rap era to.
Loved MGK before the come up 2011 back then to now,I always felt how great of a soul he was,humble and the realest ❤️😀✨Now to see him evolve into his best self is amazing and so proud of him.
MGK helped me through an intense time in my life I’ll forever be thankful I found him as an artist
So sad that I feel like he helped me but now I see him in a place I was in return
Yeah same that’s faxx
Maybe if you work really hard at your career and put some overtime hours in… you can afford a hoodie of his 💔 What a let down to his fans
Same ❤❤❤😊
Agreed ❤️🩹
Just saw him live in Indiana tonight. 17,000 outside under a full moon. Absolutely phenomenal performance. Still in shock at his live vocals.
@@Gir_Loves_Tacos_XD he did say that! Said that his show last night in Noblesville was the biggest show of the tour so far. Cleveland is gonna be bigger though, I read earlier that as of 3:00 pm today it’s sold 60,000 tickets.
It was amazing especially when he pointed to the moon during Twin Flame. Greatest show I've ever seen
Same here! It was amazing he was amazing!
He puts on the best shows I've ever been to. Saw him in Indianapolis last yr 4,000 people, Milwaukee this yr had 20,000 and a pink moon and Noblesville 17,000 had a super moon. Was amazing to see and be apart of ❌️❌️
Saw him in my home city vegas. It was so good me and my girl flew to salt lake to see him again. Fucking incredible both shows
Fantastic interview. Its refreshing to hear Colson speak so truthfully and share his feelings with all of us. That was something special !
cold starts ftw!!
thank u
love
Honestly I hope MGK doesn't give up Pop Punk, I wouldn't mind a Rap album but I also hope it doesn't become a one and done thing, like if he did one album rap, the next one be rock or pop punk and just swapped those in-between new albums, I'd be very ok with that
I think exactly as you, I really want him to do his Rap album like he wants now, but I really wish this is not his last Pop Punk album, cause he did amazing too 🙏
I was hoping for more songs like die in California. A mix of rap and rock.
I hope he combines the sounds
Rap Devil is my favorite Diss Track
The thing is, it's whatever genre inspires him at the time that's going to help him make great music! Honestly, I don't think he could make a bad album because he sounds great and is able to pull off being very versitile. I'll be down with MGK no matter what direction he goes in from here. If he switches it up and then goes back to this sound then that's cool too. He's been on such a journey starting from Cleveland and it's really inspiring.
He’s so smart, sensitive and humble, funny AND his music is BRILLIANT! This 59-yr-old mom of 4 is grateful that he keeps everything so real. His Cleveland concert last week was in my top 3 concerts ever. Thank you for this interview.
I had a friend invite me to the hometown concert but I was sleeping and didn't get the message
Tickets to my downfall saved my life
I’m a 60 y/o mom of 4 and I 💯agree🖤XX
The fuckin beard is weird?😑
You are a lame-O
The hate that he gets is unbelievable while his lyrics and his sound represent truth and the brutality of the world. I can’t think of another artist that makes pain so relatable that it feels like the art he creates was specially for us. Keep on going you’re the G
For real, merry go round breaks my heart.
@@kennakama1981 it’s one of the heavy ones, especially glass house and hotel Diablo itself was just a very true and dark picture of what life is for him and most of us.
MGK is good on that level.. but NF is Top tier for that.
@@theendorsement I think every artist has their own baggage with Colson it’s different because he went up against one of the most popular and respected rapper in the game and then getting all that hate, absorbing it and creating something beautiful and iconic with a new sound added with his personal trauma just makes me respect him more and more.
@@Hiroshi._666 oh yes. I get that part of it for sure. I'm not saying he doesn't do it well. But man, NF paints pictures and stories like no other I have heard. Without cursing either. Crazy
I'm almost 50 and I have a huge appreciation for him, his perseverance, his creativity and that I can go backwards through his music and find something that resonates with me from the beginning. Plus, I'm originally from Ohio too.
Same!
Shoutout to this guy for actually interviewing mgk, actually hearing him out and listening to him.d felt like I could actually connect with the artist and I just love that!
I love Hotel Diablo. I am a therapist and I think that his album was therapeutic. He seems to have been working through stuff and struggling through stuff. That is therapy in motion.
Saw him in Cologne last weekend - sold out the entire LAXNESS Arena w/ 16,000.
He’s AMAZING live, holy shit, I got chills from his vocals! The energy was unbelievable… seriously wish I could follow the tour.
I saw him in Brussels a few days before Köln, soooooo gooood. I know what you mean ❤
Ja das Konzert war krass vor allem wie alle abgegangen sind. Kam mir dann aber irgendwie vor als wäre ich fehl am Platz weil alle getanzt haben und ich nicht und manche mich teilweise komisch angeschaut haben.
War mein erstes Konzert seit langem und so was hatte ich noch nie erlebt, also wie alle so abgegangen sind.
It's wild how people think Eminem made him switch genres. The funniest thing about it is Killshot dropped Sept 14 2018, but the Let You Go video literally dropped Sept 14 2017. MGK's been doing this, Travis just added the final touches.
Just a minor point but Hotel Diablo came out in July 2019. Binge came out in 2018. This is a phenomenal interview though, and I truly appreciate Kevan's sincerity. And Kells is very much underestimating the quality of the songs on Bloom lol. They may have been produced differently but they're impact is still large. Thank you for this!!
I love Bloom! It also came out on my 17th birthday, May, 12, 2017. It was the best B-day present XX
Yesss!!! My wife and I LOVE Bloom so much 😍 especially 27
Bloom is one of my favs of his
All fire, he really copied tf out of peep tho and I NEVER hear him talk about it. Lmaoo it’s kind of hilarious
@@judson8441 I mean he did a cover of a Lil Peep song during the lockdown sessions. He talked about regretting not getting to meet Peep in Glass House. He obviously felt an influence to even bring him up (multiple times); considering MGK has been around since well before Peep, did you ever consider that maybe the influence was mutual? Music influences a lot of people in a lot of ways; accusing them of "not talking about it" (as if you're having conversations with him everyday) is just you projecting your opinion into their life.
MGK is a young legend. I remember listening to 100 Words and Running back in like 2010, dude was so cold and he had some of the best cadence in rap. he threw some wild ass concerts. He almost always covered Blink or Green Day at his shows. I knew a bunch of people with "EST 19XX" tattoos in high school. Was not surprised at all when he went pop punk and him n Trav made it relevant again. Pretty dope story. Happy for him. Great interview.
I need more of these comments, thank you. I keep telling everyone hello he came out in the game with a Mohawk guys. smdh
He did a interview on rmg in Cleveland when he was around 19/20 and Rover asked him what he wanted to do in 10yrs and Kells said he wanted to do movies, make some rock music but he didn't want to be 30 something and just rapping. This guy puts in work and for me he is killing it.
@@romanest8981 its kinda crazy people like us witnessed his whole career and can remember this type stuff. Nowadays its a lot more radio music and red carpet but I am happy for him. If you came from the midwest side you rock with MGK , period.
@@rcrowe88 that's crazy I bet you are probly one of the only people who can say they heard that interview. His come up has been pretty crazy. I agree he is killin it.
@@gus5918 look up rover's morning glory mgk interview and there is like 4 or 5 interviews. I rewatch them not to long ago and it's amazing to see how far he has came.
He’s so real and raw and honest it’s great to have a musician like him!
Tattooed myself 33 times for that man, each one inspired by one of his songs and he pulled me up on stage at the end of the show in Syracuse and I showed him. Syracuse loves KELS
That's dedication!
WoW🤯🤣
I actually really loved this interview. MGK is multifaceted, talented in whatever he sets out to do, and I love him speaking his truth and coming into his own power! His growth has been amazing to watch - and I've been a fan of him since his Lace Up and Black Flag days! And it's so amazing to watch him get even better and better at his craft. And actually I was really interested in him talking about spirituality because I resonated so hard with it. And he is so spot on!
MGK. You did what you had to do. You hit me as a 30 year old, plus you added to the pop Punk of my childhood. You've done good dude. Just be you. 🤘😂💪🖤
"If they don't like me they should not like me for me. " this line yes.
I love the Hotel Diablo album. I've always loved punk so these new albums are amazing.
Bloom is hella underrated. That's the album where I really started liking mgks sound. And I've listened since before wild boy
Saw him live in London. Went with my boy because he got tickets and I was blown away by the live show. Live band was insance and MGK’s performance was mental. Also the support and suprise guests were nuts too
My idol, he gets way to much hate, everyone is just jealous that he’s so good
Yep. People hate you when you're successful.
This guy has been a legend for years. Blackballed. They can’t ignore him anymore. Stay blessed. We’re all with you on the ride XX SAVES
Nobody blackballed him he's just lame
@@Mharve nah he definitly got his ass kicked to the curb from rap
@@tylercreekmore9686 because he used rap as a stepping stone . He's the definition of a culture vulture
@@Mharve watch him go #1 for the third time. With a rap album……. Game over for the haters
@@evanmac4898 that's hilarious because he's never had a top 10 rap album let alone a number 1
If we could all be like him, the world would be a better place 💚 what a beautiful interview. He has such important things to share and he cares so much about his fans and the future generation. Thank you for being you, Colson keeping it 💯
This is what make's MGK successful:
"If you can last through it, there is probably a light at the end of the tunnel"
"You giving them power, by stopping what could have been something great"
"... What if I would have let (the Interscope employees reaction) stopped me from putting out Tickets to my Downfall?"
"we probably have solutions to real world problems that are snubbed out, of becoming a reality, because someone says *you sound stupid*"
You're a legend MGK, highlighting emotions like this changes the world and people's lives
I fully agree. My son and I jammed out to the entire Tickets to My Downfall album so many times! I thank you MGK for all the memories he and I created listening to those songs!
I would really like to hear him remake 27 and rehab like he was saying. That would be so cool
Seen him 5 times been praying and hoping he would drop either of those or habits live 😭
I just was thinking that. Both of those songs when they came out on bloom were my instant favorites. 27 made me feel seen and helped me tremendously at that point in my life.
@@BreannaTalks same, well 3 times screaming at kels asking for 27 lol. It's my wife's Favorite.
Mgk brought me through such a rough point in my life that I think could not have been done by anyone else, relatable lyrics helped me much more than people will understand.
I love him so much. Thank you for what you do! Let him always be protected from the haters 🙏🏼
Maybe not everyone gets it, but they aren't supposed to..
This world needs him 🖤❌❌🖤
I've never understood how or why ppl think that someone's tattoos and body art have anything to do with their potential for success. It's makes absolutely no sense. I will stand by colson til the day I die.
I wish he did more interviews
Yea me to but he is probably really busy especially now
Thank god for you MGK ❤ you’re the only person in my life right now that I can truly relate to. You’re keeping me alive rn so much. Your words mean so much.
I agree MGK I am 62 and would never have listened to your music before until you started being you. I was attracted to your music then. Just keep being you and you’ll be ok.
If he's gonna return to rap, i really hope that the next album would be more like Hotel Diablo, you know, rap with rock and not just rap
It would be interesting to see him do a Nu-Metal inspired record. Similar to how Linkin Park did it. Of course, it would never be at the same level, but if done properly, it would probably sound sick, but Rap Rock is sometimes better than Nu-Metal so I'll take that too. :)
Most of his albums/ep's have consisted of tracks that blend rap/rock. Lace Up has "Save Me", Black Flag has "Swing Life Away", Fuck It has "Rollingstone", General Admission "Bad Mother Fucker", Bloom "Wake + Bake", Hotel Diablo "Hollywood Whore"
'Not letting others reactions change your focus and drive to what you love' is actually a good lesson. He's right, people hate on him, if he stopped, he'd give the haters power
People hate him because he is so arrogant, selfish and hater, he is the hater to other artist, he should just disappear
@@rodrigojoansandinogomez1206 listen to yourself right now... if he's all that then you're not much different
@@ugh5281 lol but the huge difference her is that I am not a public personality, I can hate whoever I want and nobody cares. But he should be an example for people, or at least RESPECT the legends that were there before he even thought of music.
But he has this shitty personality, and expects everyone to love him? This guy is crazy
@@rodrigojoansandinogomez1206you're so WRONG LOL
I love how intelligent, funny and instightful MGK is. Such a warm personality 🙌
You did a GREAT interview and let him just talk and complete his thoughts. You were respectful and yet kept it moving. Great job. Keep it up and hope you do Colson again one day.
He's dope. Attended his concert in July and it affected me for days after. Never experienced that before. It was magical. The amount I relate to this man is ridiculous. Even the fine details ... Realness at it's finest. No surprise these fake people don't wanna accept it.
I'm 39. I've been a hip hop head since I was a child. I got into punk in my early teens and then pop punk/emo in my 20's. When MGK first came out I thought he was a dope rapper, when the diss track came out, I thought his track had legs...when he started doing pop punk, I thought it was decent, but I was super for someone reviving that sound. I fully support this dude and appreciate this interview.
MGK's the man. Anyone who dismisses his rock stuff just isn't giving it a fair chance.
No he's ass and he sounds 2000s and it was ass when i tried backing it up. So you're no different
I've heard it man and I can't I can't get into it it's just something is odd about it and not real maybe I don't know it just seems funny
@@YoucandoanythingyoudreamNot real? Show me one other artist that talks about hot 13 year olds on his twitter. MGK is the only real musician in the mainstream. Love this guy.
@@Nattapong69 wait what lol
@@Nattapong69 pedophile ?
He plays so amazing live! Very impressed! Pure raw talent
Hearing him talk about birthing a new sound and him looking at his contemporaries as they did the same thing is crazy. I remember when he was a XXL freshman in 2012 with Future. Wow man
Excellent interview! I always love the interviews that allow him to show the world his beautiful mind.
thank u
Love this man and everything he has to say. MGK is a huge inspiration to the world and his music definitely saves me everyday
XX saves for real
1000%%%
@@evanmac4898 As in XX the abusive narcissist?
He’s not .!
Probably the most frighteningly dumb thing I’ve read all week.
Even scarier to see how many people are of the same mindset.
Yikes, gen Z. Fucking yikes.
MGK is really authentic, paid many many dues, he deserves all the success in the world! He’s setting a great example of what’s possible if a person believes in themselves and goes for it. Ohio grown here, we’re proud of him!
I melted in KC when he sang I think I’m okay live!
I would LOVE to hear let you go and rehab live man! 💜🤘🏻 I’m sure I’m not the only one.
I’ve heard them a couple times, way under appreciated for sure! He puts on great concerts been to tickets to my down fall and main stream sell out but the energy behind the hotel Diablo and Justin Bieber big tour concerts are next level!
I love this man so much I wish more people could see him how we see him
one thing i’ve always been quick to point out to haters is that he always had rock artists featured on his rap albums. every album has a rock artist feature since 2012. he’s always wanted that sound in his music
Thank you!!!! Been looking to see if anyone else is aware of this. You can find at least 1-2 tracks on each album + EP going back to Lace Up. Lace Up has "Save Me", Black Flag has "Swing Life Away", Fuck It has "Rollingstone", General Admission "Bad Mother Fucker", Bloom "Wake + Bake", Hotel Diablo "Hollywood Whore"
This is something I screamed. He used to rock a tall mohawk for fucks sake. He's always been a punk. He's always loved blink 182 so could you imagine the excitement of working with Travis ?!?!?! Like people really don't get it. Est for life. Love him!
“I want people to not like me for me”, wow, that hit
Truly a pivotal movement in empathy. I appreciate you and see you brother.
10/10 artist
10/10 interview
ps: thank you for everything colson :)
bros songs r corny wym 😭
thank u
@@natesandler2919 why are you even here honestly
Man this album really helped me through my breakup with my ex fiancée she had an abortion and it killed me to the point of depression but I found this album and listened to every song and pulled myself out so thanks for making music #mgk
Such a fresh breath of air when an interviewer is actually good !! And MGk is amazing
So, in the beginning....I was feeling his melancholy...but by 44:22 with the Dennis Rodman story...I was very much laughing!! A beautiful spirit 💕✨🌍😇♑🙏
Mgk is the perfect example of the tortured artist. Didn’t like MGKs movie but love the purpose behind more musicians making movies. Comedians do it so why not. Love it ❤
Wow, what a great fucking interview! I could tell he wasn’t having it at the beginning but Kev got him to open up a bit. Love you Kels
Everyone Stand Together xx
😂 Start a savings account first bc Lord knows most can’t afford his merch due to his price gouging practices - or shall I tag John Legere to assist ? 🙃 He can show ya how that works!
Love this guy! I’m constantly blown away by his depth and way he expresses himself
I’m so mesmerized by his humility, kindness and love. I hate that the internet decided something about him and now that’s what he’s been labeled as. He’s so sweet and lovely and soft. The hatred is only due to insecurity of the incel trash slinging it. It’s embarrassing for you; if you are crap-talking him (or any other human on this planet), you must face the fact that YOU are the piece of total garbage that is exactly why this planet is almost over.
I'm not lying when I say the day I Think I'm Okay dropped I listened to it not only that entire day but every day for the next like two years. It seriously sent me back to a time in my life when music sounded like that and I had told, myself it'd never happen again. But just that one song did it.
👏 excellent job by interviewer his questions and the setup to the next question are legit 👍
People will never understand how pure MGK is...man that closing. The power of not being controlled.
Hope he’s staying level headed. Every since he really blew up these last few years he seems so beyond stressed out compared to maybe 6 years ago. I know that comes with the level of fame, but I just hope he’s managing it well mentally.
the first 10-15 minutes kinda had me worried for his mental his speaking and his voice was fine but his body language was not how he is in previous interviews.
@@juststayonthegroundI agree I really hope he forces himself to rest. He is a busy body megan has said it in interviews too in the couples quiz interview she said he hadnt taken a day off for 1 whole calendar year
I luv this sensitive soul... he's so amazing n talented 😍 💖
I love that he opened up so much towards the end :) he looked stressed in the beginning. He speaks so honestly
I have been a mgk fan since day one ! I think he was much happier rapping he is a amazing artist. And the hole pop punk thing was ok but let's bring MGK BACK PLEASE! LOVE YA KELLZ. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
Great interview, Colson! Love to see you bloom in all of your different flowers. Stay with us. We need you!
love this man!!!! the way the music world seems to put people in little boxes! u keep doing u bro!! I rap and make beats but also play drums in a punkrock band! fuck the haters
So stoked for his rap album, that's how I found him back in the day, Black Flag! "Here to relive your darkest moments..."
Idgaf what anyone says MGK is the fkn man. Doesn't matter the genre. Been a fan of his since 7th grade when I first heard "I Know" ft. Ray Jr. Been a fan since an will be till I die. #EST4Life
Exactly the same here, good to know that there are other people in this world that really see Colson
@@dyllangerry9699 same. That whole mixtape was dope!
Bro, you are such a good interviewer. You listen and then your questions are so on point.
i love mgk transformation, hes really so much more than a rapper, im guilty of it looking him as just another rapper in the past. but im proud to blast his music now, its funny through the last few years ive been hooked on modsun and mgk. and finding out there personalitys and everything. i wish to be more positive like modsun and i love mod, but i do see myself in mgk way more through all the bullshit hes gone through and how much he actually really FEELS. its more like myself than i ever could have imagined
Where is his shirt from? I really want to find it 🥺🙏
MGK said for us during Lollapalooza 2022 in São Paulo Brazil "We play everynight like it's our last freaking show alive, so we don't care about being perfect. We just care about sounding the way we felt that day because one day we will be *old* and we wouldn't be doing this so remember freaking nights like tonight!" Dude, it inspired our lifestyles, this guy can really be both overstimulated and sad but he knows how to live a memorable life! Cheers my friends ;)
another way of saying: hey guys this is all i can do with my mediocre singin and guitar skills... but hey we gotta stage full of extras and effects so you will not even care about the musical performance
@@m.i.c9992 Yeah, live the life being the best you are and have in the moment even if you can't please everyone cause if you keep waiting for "perfection" maybe you will never reach your dreams! Have you say *I* *love* *you* to your family today? It's a good moment my friend, don't waste your time talking to me, I'm not great at all ;)
@@VegAngel. im at work and got nothing else to do ^^ so i thought i just tell it how it is ...and if you are a musician and you care about your craft you should at least try aiming for perfection
@@m.i.c9992 If you are at work and have nothing else to do you are wasting your *LIFE* my friend ;) Do you love your job? Don't need to answer please lol 😂😂😂
@@VegAngel. man my job is lovely getting paid for watching youtube videos :D and having conversations with people who try making me feel bad about my life for pointing out some bullshit ..hahaha ...dude its allright i didnt want to hurt you and if i did im sorry
Don’t mind the return to rap but please don’t stop with the pop punk man two albums is just not enough I NEED MORE!
Pour guy looks like he's so tired.love what he said about therapists and how they always are are like so how do you feel?I hate that too, I can talk to my friends instead of paying this person.i totally want to learn how to fix myself.i love how he's very calm intelligent and funny person.congrats to his success and future success!his music helps me so much,I lost my parents at a young age and my sister a year ago committed suicide and I found her.his music has saved me from myself so many times.seeing him in person was like medicine for me that day!I hope he does stay on track and become a legend.i would love to do that drug he did with Megan they say it can heal depressed people.im already getting ketamine treatments and they aren't working that great would love to heal more spiritually. I feel like I am not strong enough to hold on like he's saying.glad he has family and friends ,plus his fans to help him.what gets me through is just listening to music and I have dance,I ve been a dancer since I was 4. Listening to him is so soothing. Glad I found this interview.makes me feel better to know im not alone and no matter who you are everyone has problems. Rock on and love hard!❤️
I’m sorry you’re having a rough time.. keep trekking! As a person that’s been in recovery for almost 8 years and In therapy since I was 15 I think what he’s saying is finding the right therapist is like dating because most will just want you to talk and ask how you’re feeling but you have to keep looking for the RIGHT therapist that won’t only do that but will give you advice and tell you what to do not just ask you to vent.. I went through TONS of therapists before I found a good one and she retired last December so I’m going to start looking for a new one soon and I know exactly what he was talking about cuz looking for a new therapist is taxing but finding the right one can be worth it! So keep trying. Maybe you just haven’t found the right fit yet. Keep looking and treat your first meeting with a therapist as an interview. Tell them what you’re looking for in a therapist and if they don’t offer what you need, move on. Cuz there’s nothing worse than a bad doctor/therapist because it can actually set you back. Sending positivity your way :)
He is so amazing and I love him so much and you seem so sweet
@@Mads_140 thank you!❤️
People throw out these insane accusations that he's a p*do because of one past comment in a interview that he was as high as a kite and a few waaaaay out of context tweets. Although I think he should take accountability publicly and apologize it shouldn't make him what they call him. It's wild. People also wouldn't say it to his face nor keep the same energy.
I had watched this interview and honestly I feel like this is exactly the counseling Colson Baker aka (mgk) definitely had to have with.. someone to actually listen, not interrupt, and ask all the questions when it was an accurate moment. Thank you for this posted interview it was all there I really hope that on the next birthday this interview happens again 🤟☺️
Really great interview. Thank you for sharing. 🖤 I can’t wait for the next album, no matter what fucking genre it’s in, us true fans don’t care. We just want to vibe out!
MGK talking about We The Kings and Warped Tour. I'm digging this interview already. Its awesome to see how moments that could be nothing can be looked at for turning points in your life.
MGK saved my life. I have XX tattooed on my neck and I'll be EST till I die. No matter what wave he's on I'll ride w him. Such a beautiful soul. He deserves so much more than he's gotten and I don't just mean credit and respect. Rap, Rock, a graphic novel, a documentary with Netflix, a movie he produced and wrote, and multiple large movies... The hate is so misguided and music has always been so unique and original.
Bloom and Hotel Diablo weren't typical rap albums, he's never had a typical sound... and now everyone wants to say he "swapped genres". He doesn't have a genre, stop trying to put him in a box that you can't see outside of. Open your mind.
I know right!! His work is so brilliant in every way - the lyrics, the films, the aesthetics, everything. He’s honestly one of the best artists of our time
Agree completely!!
I remember when bloom dropped… Binge was also one of my favorites although I know that he made that in a pretty drug fueled part of his life but every song on that ep is an absolute banger. “Get the fuck out my face! I cannot feel my face!” Shit still hits man. Appreciate you comment man and agree totally with you. Mgk is truly a gem.
I love everything about this interview!! Especially the part about not hating on people for doing new things. Everyone who achieved anything was “controversial” at some point (I know my life would be a LOT worse if he hadn’t made TTMD). Keep doing you MGK
I fucking love this dude more than life. I live near Syracuse. Some days he is all I have. And I've never even met him.🤦🏼♀️💜
“The hate is only a small portion of what we see”. You gotta remember that. Sell out MSG and First Energy they cant deny it no matter how hard they try. This was a cultural shift. Dont downplay it. Nirvana knocked mj
Off the charts. Its gonna be remembered kid. This is the new wave
This guy changed his whole persona apparently. 4 years ago he was rapper with a black accent, now he's a punk rocker with nail polish,
That was a badass interview!!! Great job on both your ends. MGK's a LEGAND!!! FUCK THA HATERS!!!!!!
I dont specifically listen to Kevan interviews but hes really leveled up in interviewing skills since I watched him last. This was really good.
I think I’m okay and Rehab bro changed the game! And the ‘Em diss. He wanted to underlay his idea of culture to music. The best music artists do this.
Great interview! Just saw him in CLE and it was nice to hear him talk about all of this stuff and his evolution.
This was a GREAT interview. I’ve been a fan since the beginning and have enjoyed the entire ride but am super excited to hear what this next rap version will sound like. 🙏🏼🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
#roids
It’s so sad to me that artists literally have to “dumb down” their music now just so people can understand it. Where did we go wrong?
U know what's sad how spiritually dumb every 1 is. He admitted that he didn't write his lyrics and the spirits gave it 2 him when he asked them for help. Nobody even notices that he wasn't joking.
Fuck the haters this man has so much heart in reality. Such a talented musician. There’s not many people I can listen to every song they ever release and like it for the most part. Saw him live too recently in Utah and it was such a night.
Kinda shocked by how much truth he spoke. I was really interested to hear him speak without the things surrounding him being sensationalized, so thank you guys (Kevan & KRoq) for providing that. Love him or hate him, I think a lot of respect should be given to him for pushing against the hate and trying to open new doors for his peers. In a way it reminds me of Fred (yeah, the TH-camr lol) because people are so focused on pushing down on him and his flaws to see he's setting new boundaries. It'll be exciting to see what else he does.
He’s so real people can’t stand it.
Love this in-depth sharing. Great conversation/interview. Because of MGK it gave me hope for creative license to do music the way you want. Keep it going.
When he is as honest as here, I really wish I could hug him😞
Good interview! Haters gonna be quite when his rap album goes number one
I could listen to MGK talk all day he’s cool and calm I love the way he’s so honest I love him for that !
I’ve been following Kells since 2010. Seeing him become a global superstar is amazing to watch. He’s the greatest artist of this generation and truly deserves his fame
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Oh dear...
I heard him say he doesn’t like being called Kells except for two people. You don’t even know him???
@@sanbornnc everyone’s been calling him Kells since early 2010s. His early EST fans still call him that. He said Kells traumatized him because some lady accidentally called him Kale.😂 I think I know him kiddo
I understand what he means, when he talks about the masks he had on. But I wouldn't believe that he wasn't himself at e.g. Hotel Diablo. Besides that: If he is more himself since tickets and mainstream sellout like he said here I hope this isn't a genre thing for him, so he will be himself in the next rap era to.
I Believe he’s saying that because In his documentary he was talking about how messed up on drugs he was at that time
He's talking pre hotel diablo like general admission and black flag
Saw him live in Glasgow last week, was a brilliant gig
Loved MGK before the come up 2011 back then to now,I always felt how great of a soul he was,humble and the realest ❤️😀✨Now to see him evolve into his best self is amazing and so proud of him.