In their latest single “Monster”, colby! teams up with Shaya Zamora to take listeners deep into the tangled web of a toxic relationship. It’s a familiar story dressed in slick production, magnetic vocal chemistry, and a hook that refuses to leave your head. “Monster” invites you in with a warmth that’s disarming, given the chaos it’s about to explore. The track moves like a confession you’re almost too embarrassed to make.
colby! and Zamora trade lines with an almost conversational flow, their voices intertwining in a way that feels both intimate and volatile, like lovers who can’t decide whether to kiss or slam the door. What makes “Monster” so compelling is its emotional contradiction. The melody is lush and addictive, the kind of pop you want to play on repeat, while the lyrics linger on themes of mutual destruction. It’s the musical equivalent of smiling while telling your best friend your heart’s been broken again. colby!’s skill for creating a polished, immersive sound is on full display here, but it’s the pairing with Shaya Zamora that elevates the track.
There’s a pull energy between them that mirrors the song’s narrative perfectly, neither giving all the way in, nor pulling all the way out. “Monster” is about the toxicity we recognize in others and a mirror, reflecting the parts of ourselves that we can’t walk away from. That self-awareness gives the track an emotional weight beneath its glossy surface. “Monster” is the kind of song that makes you want to dance in the same room where your heart’s been breaking. With this release, colby! and Shaya Zamora prove that even the darkest love stories can make for irresistibly bright pop moments.