Rip (Rest in Peace)

"Rip (Rest in Peace)"
Single by Aidan and Ira Losco
from the album This Is Aidan
Released1 January 2023
Recorded2022
GenrePop
Length2:58
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Boban Apostolov
Aidan singles chronology
"Madam"
(2022) 		"Rip (Rest in Peace)"
(2023) 		"Reġina"
(2023)
Ira Losco singles chronology
"Going For Gold"
(2022) 		"Rip (Rest in Peace)"
(2023) 		"Illejla (Hey Now, Maltese Version)"
(2023)
Music video
"Rip (Rest in Peace)" on YouTube

"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][4]

Critical reception

The 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

The 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

Chart performance for "Rip (Rest in Peace)"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Malta (BMAT PRS)[5] 1

See also

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ a b "PRS Malta on Facebook: The PRS for music Malta BMAT Airplay Chart". Facebook. 22 January 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  6. ^ Vautrey, Jonathan (8 January 2023). "New music this week: Songs from Barbara Pravi, Ira Losco & Aidan, Senhit and more". wiwibloggs. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  7. ^ 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.