Monster Rally ‘Own It’ Review: Ted Feighan’s New Tropical Pop Single

Dive Into the Tropical Soundscape: Monster Rally Returns with ‘Own It’

If you’ve been craving a sonic vacation, your boarding pass has arrived. Monster Rally, the creative moniker of Ohio-bred producer and “crate-digger” Ted Feighan, has just released a shimmering new pop single titled “Own It.”

True to his signature style, “Own It” is a masterclass in sample collage, blending the dusty warmth of old-school hip-hop with the breezy, escapist vibes of 1950s exotica and tropicalia.

The Architecture of the Monster Rally Sound

Ted Feighan isn’t just a producer; he’s a musical architect who builds lush, surrealist worlds. Drawing comparisons to the likes of The Avalanches, Madlib, or J Dilla on a technicolor exotica bender, Feighan’s work feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.

His process involves hunting through crates of forgotten vinyl to find the perfect loop, then layering it with:

  • Lush Lounge Textures: Velvety strings and vibraphones.

  • Tropicalia Rhythms: Bossa nova beats and swaying percussion.

  • Hip-Hop Foundations: Dusty breaks that keep the groove grounded.

The result is a sound that feels like a cocktail party on a private island that doesn’t exist on any map.

A Visual and Auditory Collage

You can’t talk about Monster Rally without mentioning the aesthetic. Feighan’s releases are famously adorned with his own surrealist collage artwork. These visuals are as vibrant as the music itself, featuring vintage flora, fauna, and mid-century imagery that perfectly mirror the “recycled” beauty of his tracks.

From Ohio to Paradise: A Quick Discography Recap

Since debuting in 2010, Monster Rally has been incredibly prolific. Here are the milestones that led us to “Own It”:

Year Release Type Key Titles
2011 LPs & EPs Coral, Crystal Ball, Deep Sea
2012 Collaborations Beyond the Sea (with RUMTUM)
2013-14 LPs & Collabs Return to Paradise, Foreign Pedestrians (feat. Jay Stone)
2016-17 Full Lengths Mystery Cove, Flowering Jungle

Why “Own It” Matters Now

In an era of high-definition, overly polished pop, “Own It” stands out for its grit and character. It’s a track that feels “lived-in.” Whether you’re a long-time fan who followed him from the early Gold Robot Records days or a newcomer looking for the perfect soundtrack for a summer afternoon, this single proves that Ted Feighan is still the king of the tropical collage.

“Monster Rally is less about a specific genre and more about a feeling—an endless summer captured in two-minute bursts of sampled bliss.”

Listen to Monster Rally

Ready to lose yourself in the groove? You can find “Own It” on all major streaming platforms. Turn it up, lean back, and let the Ohio-bred crate-digger take you somewhere far away.