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).
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| Released | October 23, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
| Genre | Rap rock | |||
| Length | 12:45 | |||
| Label | Firefly Entertainment | |||
| Producer | Chris Constantinou and Nicholas De Carlo | |||
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Background
editJenna 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
editThe 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]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Like Wow" | 2:06 |
| 2. | "Overkill" | 2:39 |
| 3. | "Let Go" | 3:45 |
| 4. | "Like Wow - Sunday Mix" | 2:06 |
| 5. | "Like Wow - Instrumental" | 2:06 |
| Total length: | 12:45 | |
References
edit- ^ Mick Burgess (21 January 2021). "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. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ Becca J. Hamilton (3 December 2020). "Rude Girl and CC: The roar of queer women of colour". Canal ST Online. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ Jen Dan (25 November 2020). "Song Premiere: "Like Wow" by Rude Grl + CC". Rebel Noise. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ Mark Cartwright (4 January 2021). "Rude GRL + CC - Like Wow". The Punk site. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ Matteo Sedazzari (25 November 2020). "Rude GRL + CC - Like Wow - Reviewed". Zani. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ Rude GRL & CC - Like Wow EP, Vive Le Rock, issue 82, May 2021