Like Wow (EP) explained

Like Wow
Type:	EP
Artist:	RudeGRL + CC
Cover:	LikeWow.jpg
Recorded:	2020
Genre:	Rap rock
Length:	12:45
Label:	Firefly Entertainment
Producer:	Chris Constantinou and Nicholas De Carlo
Next Title:	Brand New Cadillac
Next Year:	2021

Like Wow is the debut EP of RudeGRL + CC, a collaborative project of Jenna Dickens (aka RudeGRL, from Basement Jaxx, Sub Focus) and Chris Constantinou (The Wolfmen, Sinéad O'Connor, Adam Ant, The Mutants, One Thousand Motels).

Background

Jenna Dickens has a hip hop background and writes the lyrics and sings. Chris Constantinou has a punk rock background and writes and plays all the instruments and co-produces (co-production together with Nicholas de Carlo who also mixed the EP).^[1] The runner-up to Miss Burlesque 2018 Bunni Morretto is a dancer and visual element in the collaboration.^[2]

Reception

The EP was noted for confronting subjects like racial abuse, homophobia, addiction, and sexual violence, but also for having a positive message of resilience and recovery.^{[3] [4] [5]} It received a 7/10 rating from Vive Le Rock.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mick Burgess. Bass ace Chris Constantinou on his life in music, from Adam and the Ants to Rude GRL & CC, via The Mutants, The Wolfmen and much more. IPA Music. 21 January 2021. 9 March 2021.
2. Web site: Becca J. Hamilton . Rude Girl and CC: The roar of queer women of colour . Canal ST Online. 3 December 2020. 9 March 2021.
3. Web site: Jen Dan. Song Premiere: "Like Wow" by Rude Grl + CC. Rebel Noise. 25 November 2020. 9 March 2021.
4. Web site: Mark Cartwright. Rude GRL + CC - Like Wow. The Punk site. 4 January 2021. 9 March 2021.
5. Web site: Matteo Sedazzari . Rude GRL + CC - Like Wow - Reviewed . Zani. 25 November 2020. 9 March 2021.
6. Rude GRL & CC - Like Wow EP, Vive Le Rock, issue 82, May 2021