Rip (Rest in Peace) explained

Rip (Rest in Peace)
Cover:Rip (Rest in Peace).jpeg
Type:single
Artist:Aidan and Ira Losco
Album:This Is Aidan
Released:1 January 2023
Recorded:2022
Genre:Pop
Length:2:58
Producer:Boban Apostolov
Chronology:Aidan
Prev Title:Madam
Prev Year:2022
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Year:2023
Next Title:Reġina
Next Year:2023

"Rip (Rest in Peace)" (stylised in all uppercase) is a song by Maltese singers Aidan and Ira Losco released on 1 January 2023. The song was produced by Boban Apostolov and peaked at number one on Malta's singles charts.

Background and release

Aidan marked his 23rd birthday by announcing a new single with Ira Losco on 17 December 2023.[1] He stated that he was "honoured to be starting the new year with a new single with one of [his] favourite local stars" and that they had been working on the single since mid-summer.[1] Additionally, prior to the release Aidan's song "Ritmu" won an award for Best Song of the Year.[2]

"Rip (Rest in Peace)" was produced by Boban Apostolov and was featured in Aidan's debut album This Is Aidan released in March 2023.[3]

Critical reception

The song peaked at number one in Malta's singles charts on 22 January 2023. Culture Fix described the song as a "slinky Mediterranean inspired pop melody" and praised the singers vocal abilities.[4] Jonathan Vautrey of Wiwibloggs called it as a "solid pop track with a repetitive chorus".[5]

Music video

The music video was produced by Gravity Studios and released on 1 January 2023.[6] Malta Daily described the video as having "sleek, modern visuals and clean cinematography."[6]

Charts

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Peak
position
Malta (BMAT PRS)[7] 1

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: RIP Malta: Aidan Celebrates 23rd Birthday By Announcing A New Single With Ira Losco. David Grech. Urpani. 17 December 2022. Lovin Malta. 16 September 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240916182405/https://lovinmalta.com/lifestyle/music/rip-malta-aidan-celebrates-23rd-birthday-by-announcing-a-new-single-with-ira-losco/. 16 September 2024. live.
  2. Web site: Watch: Ira Losco and Aidan Team up on Brand New Track. Philippa. Zammit. 4 January 2023. Oh My Malta. 16 September 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240916182329/https://ohmymalta.com.mt/2023/01/04/watch-ira-losco-and-aidan-team-up-on-brand-new-track/. 16 September 2024. live.
  3. Web site: Malta: Aidan releases debut album "This Is Aidan". Jessica. Cole. 31 March 2023. Eurovoxx. 17 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240117183403/https://eurovoxx.tv/malta-aidan-releases-debut-album-this-is-aidan/. 17 January 2024. live.
  4. Web site: Malta's Premier Pop Talents Aidan and Ira Losco Join Forces On 'RIP (Rest in Peace)' – Culture Fix. www.culturefix.co.uk. 16 September 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240916182317/https://www.culturefix.co.uk/?p=25596. 16 September 2024. live.
  5. Web site: New music this week: Songs from Barbara Pravi, Ira Losco & Aidan, Senhit and more. Jonathan. Vautrey. 8 January 2023. wiwibloggs. 16 September 2024.
  6. Web site: Aidan & Ira Losco come together for local pop banger 'Rip (Rest in Peace)'. 3 January 2023. Malta Daily. 16 September 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240916182258/https://maltadaily.mt/aidan-ira-losco-come-together-for-local-pop-banger-rip-rest-in-peace/. 16 September 2024. live.
  7. Web site: 2023-01-22. PRS Malta on Facebook: The PRS for music Malta BMAT Airplay Chart. 16 September 2024. Facebook.

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