The Monarchi Reigns Again with “Twisted"

The Monarchi just came out with an incredible new song, and I've been playing it so much that I'm wearing out the "repeat" button on my iPod.

As you might remember from our last profile on them, they wrote our "Young Hollywood" theme song last year, and their new track "Twisted" proves that these guys are no one-hit wonder.

The Monarchi's sound is a combo of modern and classic rock, hip-hop, and all the soul you can handle, and it made me a fan from the start. It's no surprise that these guys know how to bring in the funk; rapper Hakim Bell is the son of Kool and the Gang's Robert Kool Bell. Hakim joined with Bryan Scott, Mark Dollar, and Patrick Angeloni to form The Monarchi and spread their message of peace and love to the masses. And they're succeeding – "Twisted" is a great modern love song that will have you forwarding it on to your friends, just like I'm sharing it with you. Take a listen below:

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Basketball's Best Duke It Out in Alcatraz

As an avid basketball fan, I'm totally psyched about the "Red Bull King of the Rock" contest.

The contest will take place on the historic island of Alcatraz off the coast of San Francisco, which for 29 years was one of the most hardcore prisons on the planet. Now, 64 of the most hardcore basketball players of the West Coast are going to Alcatraz to fight it out in a showdown hosted by All-Star guard, Rajon Rondo.

There will be six West Coast qualifiers in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Seattle, San Francisco, and Oakland, and the final battle takes place on September 18. We're talking raw outdoor basketball, not for the faint of heart. The ultimate winner earns the title of "King of the Rock" and a $10,000 prize. King of the Rock is the first sporting event to take place on Alcatraz since the inmates had their one hour of yard time over 50 years ago!

Check out the sweet promo vid below:

More info: www.redbullusa.com/kingoftherock