Rip (Rest in Peace)
2023 single by Aidan and Ira Losco
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"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 | Boban Apostolov | |||
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| Ira Losco singles chronology | ||||
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| "Rip (Rest in Peace)" on YouTube | ||||
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]