Rip (Rest in Peace)
{{Short description|2023 single by Aidan and Ira Losco}}
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{{Infobox song
| name = Rip (Rest in Peace)
| cover = Rip (Rest in Peace).jpeg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Aidan and Ira Losco
| album = This Is Aidan
| released = 1 January 2023
| recorded = 2022
| genre = Pop
| length = 2:58
| label =
| writer =
- Aidan Cassar
- Boban Apostolov
- Ira Losco
| producer = Boban Apostolov
| chronology = Aidan
| prev_title = Madam
| prev_year = 2022
| title = Rip (Rest in Peace)
| year = 2023
| next_title = Reġina
| next_year = 2023
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = Ira Losco
| type = singles
| prev_title = Going For Gold
| prev_year = 2022
| title = Rip (Rest in Peace)
| year = 2023
| next_title = Illejla (Hey Now, Maltese Version)
| next_year = 2023
}}
{{External music video|{{YouTube|SZLUKMunBvE|"Rip (Rest in Peace)"}}}}
}}
"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.{{Cite web|url=https://lovinmalta.com/lifestyle/music/rip-malta-aidan-celebrates-23rd-birthday-by-announcing-a-new-single-with-ira-losco/|title=RIP Malta: Aidan Celebrates 23rd Birthday By Announcing A New Single With Ira Losco|first=David Grech|last=Urpani|date=17 December 2022|website=Lovin Malta|access-date=16 September 2024|archive-url=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/|archive-date=16 September 2024|url-status=live}} 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. Additionally, prior to the release Aidan's song "Ritmu" won an award for Best Song of the Year.{{Cite web|url=https://ohmymalta.com.mt/2023/01/04/watch-ira-losco-and-aidan-team-up-on-brand-new-track/|title=Watch: Ira Losco and Aidan Team up on Brand New Track|first=Philippa|last=Zammit|date=4 January 2023|website=Oh My Malta|access-date=16 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240916182329/https://ohmymalta.com.mt/2023/01/04/watch-ira-losco-and-aidan-team-up-on-brand-new-track/|archive-date=16 September 2024|url-status=live}}
"Rip (Rest in Peace)" was produced by Boban Apostolov and was featured in Aidan's debut album This Is Aidan released in March 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://eurovoxx.tv/malta-aidan-releases-debut-album-this-is-aidan/|title=Malta: Aidan releases debut album "This Is Aidan"|first=Jessica|last=Cole|date=31 March 2023|website=Eurovoxx|access-date=17 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117183403/https://eurovoxx.tv/malta-aidan-releases-debut-album-this-is-aidan/|archive-date=17 January 2024|url-status=live}}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.culturefix.co.uk/?p=25596|title=Malta's Premier Pop Talents Aidan and Ira Losco Join Forces On 'RIP (Rest in Peace)' – Culture Fix|website=www.culturefix.co.uk|access-date=16 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240916182317/https://www.culturefix.co.uk/?p=25596|archive-date=16 September 2024|url-status=live}} Jonathan Vautrey of Wiwibloggs called it as a "solid pop track with a repetitive chorus".{{Cite web|url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2023/01/08/new-music-from-barbara-pravi-ira-losco-aidan-senhit-and-more/274171/|title=New music this week: Songs from Barbara Pravi, Ira Losco & Aidan, Senhit and more|first=Jonathan|last=Vautrey|date=8 January 2023|website=wiwibloggs|access-date=16 September 2024}}
Music video
The music video was produced by Gravity Studios and released on 1 January 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://maltadaily.mt/aidan-ira-losco-come-together-for-local-pop-banger-rip-rest-in-peace/|title=Aidan & Ira Losco come together for local pop banger 'Rip (Rest in Peace)'|date=3 January 2023|website=Malta Daily|access-date=16 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240916182258/https://maltadaily.mt/aidan-ira-losco-come-together-for-local-pop-banger-rip-rest-in-peace/|archive-date=16 September 2024|url-status=live}} Malta Daily described the video as having "sleek, modern visuals and clean cinematography."
Charts
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| scope="row" |Malta Domestic Airplay (BMAT PRS){{Cite web|date=2023-01-22|title=PRS Malta on Facebook: The PRS for music Malta BMAT Airplay Chart|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=573084654832699|accessdate=16 September 2024|website=Facebook}}
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