Written in Partnership with Amir Bakian
SoCal-based singer Ricky Rebel delivers his hot new single & video combination titled after his native town, “Los Angeles”. In this incredible ode to Hollywood and pop culture, Ricky Rebel gives listeners a glimpse into the world beyond the perfect weather and women that the west coast is known to boast. With a legacy that has aligned him with both the king and queen of pop, Ricky Rebel has the ball rolling full force in his quest to stay on top of the game.
With the odds stacked against him, Ricky Rebel persevered his way to success without taking “no” for an answer. Originally from Upland, California, his upbringing was as triumphant as it was traumatic, leaving him with a unique story to tell the world. A performer since his youth, Ricky has always used music as a source of therapy and healing. His talents have brought him far in the music industry; from being discovered by Michael Jackson during his time with the group No Authority, to going on a multi-city tour with pop sensation Britney Spears. On his new single, “Los Angeles”, Ricky Rebel teams up with producers Wayne Fowks and IAM80HD (aka Luigi OG) to deliver his most iconic track yet. He uses tales and tropes developed from his extensive career in showbiz to give perspective of the nuances of fame.
Clocking at four minutes long and featuring recognizable themes of 1980s cinema, the official visual for “Los Angeles” is as fun to watch as it is to listen to. In the video. Ricky Rebel performs as the classic frontman enjoying a wild night of debauchery and romance in the City of Angels. Beautifully directed by Son Films, “Los Angeles” is action packed with skits, laughs, and dance breaks, all reminiscent of the golden era of disco where Ricky Rebel’s music would best be fitting. However, beyond the limousines and paparazzi flashes, Ricky’s remarkable vocal talent and showmanship are what makes this record shine the most.
Ricky Rebel is doubling down on the new infectious visual for “Los Angeles”, which already has over 100,000 views on YouTube in just days since its release. The follow up single, “Hyper Sexuality”, is set to release soon and both songs will feature remixes and acoustic versions. Ricky Rebel’s new album “Wild Reality” is available for pre-order now and will be released to his website fans on August 5th, with plans to drop on all streaming platforms in September.
Watch the visual for “Los Angeles” and get ready for the new album “Wild Reality” from budding pop star Ricky Rebel.
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