Tuesday, 17 April 2012

R.I.P. to the girl you used to see...


21 year old Albanian-British blonde-bombshell Rita Ora needs little introduction for some, having already conquered the UK charts with DJ Fresh in the form of the feel-good anthem Hot Right Now, as well as video cameo's such as in Drake's collosal hit Over she simply cannot stop rising in popularity. After being signed to Jay Z's Roc Nation, ironic really given her uncanny resemblance to Rihanna, who Jay of course managed for many years. 
Her electrifying debut-single, R.I.P. features grime legend, Tinie Tempah, with lyrics written by Drake and production by Drum and Bass kings Chase and Status, the track has hit written all over it. While these contributions have  helped in making this energetic tune the ground-breaking, floor-shaking hit  it is, it's Rita's seductive vocals and her contemporary yet unorthodox style that truly sets this track apart. With lyrics like "Nothing on, I strut around, I do it big, I shut it down, I wonder if you'll be able to handle me" the tune screams attitude. The drum and bass production by Chase and Status is however undoudbtedly a stand  out feature of the track and they incorporate a cut of their remixed hit Heartbeat, which elevates the track to it's dazzling hook. 
The video is equally expressively explosive as the song, but seems to act more as an introduction to Rita and her style. Set in a hangar-type building, with a break-dancer and a car half-incarcrated in the ground, with Rita strutting around looking undeniably gorgeous in her various outfits. 
Go and check it out! I predict big things for this young talent...


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