Recording artist and songwriter Drea releases powerful #MeToo single and music video ‘Monster’ for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The video uses dancing, special effects, and the hands of a male figure (played by the track’s producer Kayja) to depict the many layers of Drea’s terrifying and emotional experience with rape. The video is released with a trigger warning.
The video was produced by Drea, directed and edited by Drea and Chris Koehl, and filmed by Chris Koehl. The video was shot at the Oh My Ribs! Theater in the theater district of Hollywood, CA.
Drea on the ‘Monster’ video: “This video focuses on the layers of emotions and moments I experienced the night I was raped: the terror, the sadness, the inability to escape, the inner strength that unconsciously guided me through. For me, it was like knowing I was going to get in a life-threatening car crash, and having to watch it unfold in slow motion. I can only speak to my own experience, but I hope this video helps other survivors know it was not their fault and they are not alone. To be honest, so much of me didn’t want to film this video, I didn’t want to go to this place again, but ultimately I decided to do it for the former version of myself in her early 20s who had to go through so much of this alone. This is for her, and for her, and for her, and for her.”
About the Single “Monster”:
Drea has released her second single of the year, the slow, haunting track ‘Monster’. Paired with the harrowing #MeToo music video to be released on the same day, ‘Monster’ is another powerful collaboration with Los Angeles DJ Kayja. ‘Monster’ is available across all digital platforms as of Friday, April 12th, 2019.
Drea on ‘Monster’: “’Monster’ is the song I wrote shortly after I was raped. It was originally written as a dance track for another artist, but I ended up holding onto it, realizing the personal meaning it had for me. ‘Monster’ has been produced three times by three producers over several years, and was recorded in its final form almost a year ago. I wanted to take my time and get it right, and to release the song for Sexual Assault Awareness month to stand in solidarity with other survivors. I know I may never get legal justice for what I have experienced, but through this song and video, I have done my best to do my experience justice through my art.”
Warning:
Some scenes in the video may result in triggering emotions
Links to Drea
Website: www.dreaxmusic.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dreaxmusic
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dreaxmusic
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