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Rita Ora - R.I.P.
Artist: Rita Ora
Featuring: Tinie Tempah
Producer: Chase & Status
Album: ORA
Label: Roc Nation
For most, learning that a potential romantic partner still isn’t over that last guy or girl is reason to tread lightly—or book it, depending on the strength of their feelings for said ex. Booth newcomer Rita Ora, however, isn’t one to take “no” for an answer. On her Roc Nation debut single, the newly-signed pop songstress orders the man she’s pursuing to move on… or else: “R.I.P. to the girl you used to see. / Her days are over.” Penned by none other than Aubrey “Drake” Graham, this electro-pop scorcher finds Chase & Status slathering on the synths as the 19-year-old singer paints a picture of female assertiveness—exhibiting a powerful, yet seductive vocal presence in the process. UK rap phenom Tinie Tempah guests, lacing the front with some of the weirder pickup lines I’ve heard in a minute: “I’ll make you call me ‘Daddy,’ even though you ain’t my daughter / Baby I ain’t talkin’ books when I say that I can take you across the Borders.” (Guess he didn’t get the memo about Borders going out of business in 2011—or 2009, in the case of its UK subsidiary.) Has Rita Ora won you over with her bold and direct debut release? If so, you know where to keep your browser locked for all the latest.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on March 5, 2012
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11633 |
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Rita sounds like she has potential, but this song comes across as a dime-a-dozen club pop record. Don't get me wrong, its catchy and worthy of spins in the club and on the radio. However, there isn't much that is distinguishable about her vocal tone or range.
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| Posted on Mar 01, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1633 |
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This def can be a radio hit. Not my style at all, but it has the potential on getting to the masses.
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| Posted on Mar 01, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 7960 |
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I'm not sold just yet. I hear potential from Rita on this track, but it doesn't take me to that special place. Tinie's rapping was weak. Just OK
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| Posted on Mar 01, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 38 |
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Drake's demo of this song has been out for a long time now (under the name "I'm Ready For You"), with a much better beat produced by StarGate. Not really feeling the beat that much, and her vocals don't really sound natural here... I can see the potential, but the song just clashes too much music together at once for me. If she would've stuck with the synth-pop sound for the track, it might've worked better. But too much pop-rock-hip-hop with the not-extremely-smooth singing over the top for me.
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| Posted on Mar 01, 2012 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1227 |
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It's not a great song, very forgettable.
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| Posted on Mar 01, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 380 |
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I like Rita's voice... I'd like to her more from her
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 1724 |
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So used to Drake's version, can't get into this
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| Posted on Mar 22, 2012 |
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