The Original Rudeboys | |
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 The Original Rudeboys in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Acoustic, indie, hip hop |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, ukulele |
| Years active | 2011–2016, 2020–present |
| Labels | Gotta Run Records, Rubyworks Records, Warner Music Group |
| Members |
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| Website | www |
The Original Rudeboys (O.R.B.) are an acoustic pop/hip hop group from Dublin. They are notable for their debut album This Life which was released in 2012 and debuted at number one on the Irish iTunes Charts, and their single "Stars in My Eyes", which hit number 2 on iTunes[1] and received national airplay. They have played at venues such as the Olympia Theatre and at festivals such as Oxegen and the Reading and Leeds Festivals.[2]
The band consists of Sean "Neddy" Arkins (rap vocals), Robert Burch (guitar and vocals), Sean "Walshy" Walsh (ukulele). The band's genre has been described as a cross between hip hop and indie.[3]
- ^ "Whelan's Blog Archive – The Original Rudeboys". Archived from the original on 2 June 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ^ "BBC Reading and Leeds 2011 – The Original Rudeboys". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ^ "Review: The Original Rudeboys – This Life". Goldenplec.com. 22 March 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.