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).

Like Wow
EP by
ReleasedOctober 23, 2020 (2020-10-23)
Recorded2020
GenreRap rock
Length12:45
LabelFirefly Entertainment
ProducerChris Constantinou and Nicholas De Carlo
RudeGRL + CC chronology
Like Wow
(2020)
Brand New Cadillac
(2021)

Background

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Jenna 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

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The 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

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No.TitleLength
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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Becca J. Hamilton (3 December 2020). "Rude Girl and CC: The roar of queer women of colour". Canal ST Online. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  3. ^ Jen Dan (25 November 2020). "Song Premiere: "Like Wow" by Rude Grl + CC". Rebel Noise. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  4. ^ Mark Cartwright (4 January 2021). "Rude GRL + CC - Like Wow". The Punk site. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  5. ^ Matteo Sedazzari (25 November 2020). "Rude GRL + CC - Like Wow - Reviewed". Zani. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  6. ^ Rude GRL & CC - Like Wow EP, Vive Le Rock, issue 82, May 2021