Like Wow (EP)

Like Wow
EP by RudeGRL + CC
Released	October 23, 2020 (2020-10-23)
Recorded	2020
Genre	Rap rock
Length	12:45
Label	Firefly Entertainment
Producer	Chris Constantinou and Nicholas De Carlo
RudeGRL + CC chronology
Like Wow (2020) Brand New Cadillac (2021)

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).

Background

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

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

No.	Title	Length
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

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