"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.
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| Single by Aidan and Ira Losco | ||||
| from the album This Is Aidan | ||||
| Released | 1 January 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Boban Apostolov | |||
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| Ira Losco singles chronology | ||||
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| "Rip (Rest in Peace)" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release
editAidan 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][4]
Critical reception
editThe song peaked at number one in Malta's singles charts on 22 January 2023.[5] Culture Fix described the song as a "slinky Mediterranean inspired pop melody" and praised the singers vocal abilities.[3] Jonathan Vautrey of Wiwibloggs called it as a "solid pop track with a repetitive chorus".[6]
Music video
editThe music video was produced by Gravity Studios and released on 1 January 2023.[7] Malta Daily described the video as having "sleek, modern visuals and clean cinematography."[7]
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Malta (BMAT PRS)[5] | 1 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Urpani, David Grech (17 December 2022). "RIP Malta: Aidan Celebrates 23rd Birthday By Announcing A New Single With Ira Losco". Lovin Malta. Archived from the original on 16 September 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Zammit, Philippa (4 January 2023). "Watch: Ira Losco and Aidan Team up on Brand New Track". Oh My Malta. Archived from the original on 16 September 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Malta's Premier Pop Talents Aidan and Ira Losco Join Forces On 'RIP (Rest in Peace)' – Culture Fix". www.culturefix.co.uk. Archived from the original on 16 September 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Cole, Jessica (31 March 2023). "Malta: Aidan releases debut album "This Is Aidan"". Eurovoxx. Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ a b "PRS Malta on Facebook: The PRS for music Malta BMAT Airplay Chart". Facebook. 22 January 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Vautrey, Jonathan (8 January 2023). "New music this week: Songs from Barbara Pravi, Ira Losco & Aidan, Senhit and more". wiwibloggs. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Aidan & Ira Losco come together for local pop banger 'Rip (Rest in Peace)'". Malta Daily. 3 January 2023. Archived from the original on 16 September 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.