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Ralph released a second single titled "Girl Next Door", which features fellow Canadian rapper [[Tobi (musician)|TOBi]] on May 2, 2018.<ref name="GND">{{cite web|title=Girl Next Door (feat. TOBi) - Single by Ralph|url=https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/girl-next-door-feat-tobi/1369232824|accessdate=2018-06-01}}</ref> A music video for the single, directed by Ally Pankiw, premiered on July 4, 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.much.com/ralph-girl-next-door-video-tobi/|title=Ralph Is The 'Girl Next Door' In Hazy Video Featuring TOBi|work=[[Much (TV channel)|Much.com]]|access-date=2018-07-18}}</ref> The third single, "Tables Have Turned", was released on July 18, 2018.<ref name="THT">{{cite web|title=Tables Have Turned - Single by Ralph on Apple Music|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tables-have-turned-single/1403332311|accessdate=2018-07-18}}</ref> Danielle Nemet shot and directed a music video for the song, which was later released on November 15, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|author=ralphVEVO|title=Ralph - Tables Have Turned|date=2018-11-15|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvQDWqB_p6U|via=YouTube|access-date=2019-07-22}}</ref> On August 22, the singer announced the release date of her debut studio album ''A Good Girl'', which was released on September 28, 2018.<ref name="AGG date">{{Cite news|url=http://indscene.net/2018/08/22/ralph-share-new-single-weather/|title=RALPH share new single "Weather" - Indscene|date=2018-08-22|work=Indscene|access-date=2018-08-23}}</ref> Along with the announcement, "Weather" was released as the fourth single from the album.<ref name="Weather">{{cite web|title=Weather - Single by Ralph|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/weather/1423606030|access-date=2018-08-23}}</ref> The fifth and final single "Long Distance Lover" was released on October 2, 2018, alongside a music video directed by Ally Pankiw.<ref name="LDL">{{Cite web|url=https://www.out.com/out-exclusives/2018/9/28/premiere-ralph-releases-queer-speed-dating-music-video-long-distance-lover|title=Premiere: RALPH Releases Queer Speed-dating Music Video for “Long Distance Lover”|date=2018-09-28|website=[[Out (magazine)|Out]]|access-date=2019-07-22}}</ref>
Ralph released a second single titled "Girl Next Door", which features fellow Canadian rapper [[Tobi (musician)|TOBi]] on May 2, 2018.<ref name="GND">{{cite web|title=Girl Next Door (feat. TOBi) - Single by Ralph|url=https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/girl-next-door-feat-tobi/1369232824|accessdate=2018-06-01}}</ref> A music video for the single, directed by Ally Pankiw, premiered on July 4, 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.much.com/ralph-girl-next-door-video-tobi/|title=Ralph Is The 'Girl Next Door' In Hazy Video Featuring TOBi|work=[[Much (TV channel)|Much.com]]|access-date=2018-07-18}}</ref> The third single, "Tables Have Turned", was released on July 18, 2018.<ref name="THT">{{cite web|title=Tables Have Turned - Single by Ralph on Apple Music|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tables-have-turned-single/1403332311|accessdate=2018-07-18}}</ref> Danielle Nemet shot and directed a music video for the song, which was later released on November 15, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|author=ralphVEVO|title=Ralph - Tables Have Turned|date=2018-11-15|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvQDWqB_p6U|via=YouTube|access-date=2019-07-22}}</ref> On August 22, the singer announced the release date of her debut studio album ''A Good Girl'', which was released on September 28, 2018.<ref name="AGG date">{{Cite news|url=http://indscene.net/2018/08/22/ralph-share-new-single-weather/|title=RALPH share new single "Weather" - Indscene|date=2018-08-22|work=Indscene|access-date=2018-08-23}}</ref> Along with the announcement, "Weather" was released as the fourth single from the album.<ref name="Weather">{{cite web|title=Weather - Single by Ralph|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/weather/1423606030|access-date=2018-08-23}}</ref> The fifth and final single "Long Distance Lover" was released on October 2, 2018, alongside a music video directed by Ally Pankiw.<ref name="LDL">{{Cite web|url=https://www.out.com/out-exclusives/2018/9/28/premiere-ralph-releases-queer-speed-dating-music-video-long-distance-lover|title=Premiere: RALPH Releases Queer Speed-dating Music Video for “Long Distance Lover”|date=2018-09-28|website=[[Out (magazine)|Out]]|access-date=2019-07-22}}</ref>


=== 2019: Upcoming second EP ===
=== 2019: ''Flashbacks & Fantasies''===
On June 19, 2019, Ralph announced a new single titled "Gravity", which was later released on July 3, calling it a dance banger. The song is the lead single from her upcoming second EP, ''Flashbacks & Fantasies,'' scheduled to be released on November 13, 2019.<ref name="Second EP">{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/songsbyralph/status/1188876398242553856|title=RALPH on Twitter|date=2019-10-28|website=Twitter|access-date=2019-10-30}}</ref> An animated music video for "Gravity" premiered on July 4. It was made by artist Amika Cooper and features drawings of Ralph in space.<ref name="Gravity">{{Cite web|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2019/07/exclusive-ralph-new-single-gravity.html|title=Exclusive: RALPH Shares House Music-Inspired New Single "Gravity"|website=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]|access-date=2019-07-22}}</ref> On July 19, 2019, Australian singer Hopium released the single "Scorpio", which features Ralph.<ref name="Scorpio">{{Cite web|url=https://www.umusicpub.com/au/News/2019/7/Hopium-Releases-New-Single-Scorpio.aspx|title=Universal Music Publishing {{!}} Australia & New Zealand|website=umusicpub.com|access-date=2019-07-22}}</ref> On August 1, the singer announced "No Muss No Fuss", the single was released on August 14, 2019.<ref name="NMNF">{{Cite web|url=https://awal.ffm.to/nomussnofuss|title=No Muss No Fuss by Ralph|website=Feature.fm|via=Smartlink|access-date=2019-08-01}}</ref>
On June 19, 2019, Ralph announced a new single titled "Gravity", which was released as the lead single for her second EP, ''Flashbacks & Fantasies,'' on July 3. An animated music video for the song premiered on July 4. It was made by artist Amika Cooper and features drawings of Ralph in space.<ref name="Gravity">{{Cite web|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2019/07/exclusive-ralph-new-single-gravity.html|title=Exclusive: RALPH Shares House Music-Inspired New Single "Gravity"|website=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]|access-date=2019-07-22}}</ref> On July 19, 2019, Australian singer Hopium released the single "Scorpio", which features Ralph.<ref name="Scorpio">{{Cite web|url=https://www.umusicpub.com/au/News/2019/7/Hopium-Releases-New-Single-Scorpio.aspx|title=Universal Music Publishing {{!}} Australia & New Zealand|website=umusicpub.com|access-date=2019-07-22}}</ref> On August 1, the singer announced "No Muss No Fuss" as the second single, which was released on August 14, 2019, accompanied by a music video directed by Gemma Warren.<ref name="NMNF">{{Cite web|url=https://awal.ffm.to/nomussnofuss|title=No Muss No Fuss by Ralph|website=Feature.fm|via=Smartlink|access-date=2019-08-01}}</ref> A third single, "Last Time", was released on October 2, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.elicitmagazine.com/ralph-last-time/|title=RALPH shares bittersweet new single "Last Time" from upcoming EP "Fantasies & Flashbacks"|date=2019-10-02|website=Elicit Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-15}}</ref>


''Flashbacks & Fantasies'' was made available to pre-order on October 28, being officially released on November 13, 2019.<ref name="Second EP">{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/songsbyralph/status/1188876398242553856|title=RALPH on Twitter|date=2019-10-28|website=Twitter|access-date=2019-10-30}}</ref>


== Artistry ==
== Artistry ==

Revision as of 17:51, 15 November 2019

Ralph
Ralph performing in March 2017
Ralph performing in March 2017
Background information
Birth nameRaffaela Weyman
Born (1990-10-20) October 20, 1990 (age 34)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OriginToronto, Ontario
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2014–present
Labels604 Records Ontario
Website604records.com/website/artists/ralph/

Raffaela Weyman (born October 20, 1990), known professionally as Ralph (often stylised as RALPH), is a Canadian singer and songwriter from Toronto, Ontario.

Early life

Weyman was born on October 20, 1990 in Toronto, Ontario. She's a trained vocalist from Toronto's collegial Annex neighborhood.[1] As a child, Weyman developed appreciation for the sounds and styles of the past, including Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie, Prince and The Temptations.[2]

Career

2015–2016: Early career

Weyman began writing and performing as Ralph a few years ago with a creative partner. According to her, it wasn't a productive relationship as she'd receive instrumental portions from him and have to write songs based on them: "I always felt it was a bit of a backseat project for a little while. I was interested in the project, and doing it with him, but I felt this disconnect because I wouldn't be writing the songs with him."[1] On May 1, 2015, she released her debut single "Trouble" with an accompanying video.[3]

After she signed with 604 Records Ontario, Ralph started to feel more in control of her own music and began to write songs for her debut EP.[4] The song "Cold to the Touch" was released on May 25, 2016 as the lead single from the project.[5] Three months later, she released the second single "Something More" on August 3, which was inspired by Aziz Ansari's Netflix show Master of None.[6] The music video for the song premiered on October 7, becoming her first official video to be released on Vevo.[7] The third single "Busy Man" was released on October 24.[8]

2017–2018: Ralph and A Good Girl

On February 14, 2017, Ralph announced the release of the EP's fourth single "Tease". The next day, on February 15, the song came out alongside a proper music video.[9] On the same day, the self-titled EP Ralph became available to pre-order on iTunes. The EP was officially released on March 3 containing all her previous singles, with the exception of "Trouble", plus two new songs, "Lit the Fire" and "Crocodile Tears",[10] the latter being the first song she wrote for the project.[1] A launch party for the EP was held on March 22 at Drake Underground in Toronto.[11] On May 17, the single "Cold to the Touch" received an official music video.[12]

On June 28, Ralph released a cover of Candi Staton's song "Young Hearts Run Free" as a promotional single.[13] The singer has revealed she's been working on a full-length album, which she expects to be "bigger, better and more interesting, more surprising".[1] On October 6, 2017, she released "Screenplay", featuring the Canadian duo The Darcys, as a promotional single to support the tour they held together in November.[14]

"September Fades", previously known as "Evergreen", was released on March 7, 2018, as the lead single from her debut album.[15] The music video for the song was filmed on October 18, 2017 and released on March 7, 2018. It was directed by Gemma Warren and it is mainly inspired by the American TV series Twin Peaks.[16] On April 6, 2018, the singer was featured on the single "Target" by the British duo Hannie.[17]

Ralph released a second single titled "Girl Next Door", which features fellow Canadian rapper TOBi on May 2, 2018.[18] A music video for the single, directed by Ally Pankiw, premiered on July 4, 2018.[19] The third single, "Tables Have Turned", was released on July 18, 2018.[20] Danielle Nemet shot and directed a music video for the song, which was later released on November 15, 2018.[21] On August 22, the singer announced the release date of her debut studio album A Good Girl, which was released on September 28, 2018.[22] Along with the announcement, "Weather" was released as the fourth single from the album.[23] The fifth and final single "Long Distance Lover" was released on October 2, 2018, alongside a music video directed by Ally Pankiw.[24]

2019: Flashbacks & Fantasies

On June 19, 2019, Ralph announced a new single titled "Gravity", which was released as the lead single for her second EP, Flashbacks & Fantasies, on July 3. An animated music video for the song premiered on July 4. It was made by artist Amika Cooper and features drawings of Ralph in space.[25] On July 19, 2019, Australian singer Hopium released the single "Scorpio", which features Ralph.[26] On August 1, the singer announced "No Muss No Fuss" as the second single, which was released on August 14, 2019, accompanied by a music video directed by Gemma Warren.[27] A third single, "Last Time", was released on October 2, 2019.[28]

Flashbacks & Fantasies was made available to pre-order on October 28, being officially released on November 13, 2019.[29]

Artistry

Ralph described her musical genre as a mixture between synth-pop, disco and smooth soul. She has mentioned Donna Summer, Cher, Stevie Nicks and Sade as her main influences.[30] According to her label 604 Records Ontario, the singer "blends funky 1970's bass with 1980's style pop keys, while staying contemporary through vocal melodies and fresh synth sounds". Her songwriting style is described as narrative, usually following themes of "jealousy, lust, deception and strength".[2]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
A Good Girl

Extended plays

Title Details
Ralph
  • Released: March 3, 2017[31]
  • Label: 604
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Flashbacks & Fantasies
  • Released: November 13, 2019[32]
  • Label: 604
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming

Singles

Title Year Album
"Trouble"[33] 2015 Non-album single
"Cold to the Touch"[34] 2016 Ralph
"Something More"[35]
"Busy Man"[36]
"Tease"[37] 2017
"September Fades"[15] 2018 A Good Girl
"Girl Next Door"[18]
(featuring TOBi)
"Tables Have Turned"[20]
"Weather"[23]
"Long Distance Lover"[24]
"Gravity"[25] 2019 Flashbacks & Fantasies
"No Muss No Fuss"[27]
"Last Time"[38]
Title Year Album
"Target"[17]
(Hannie featuring Ralph) 		2018 Non-album single
"Scorpio"[26]
(Hopium featuring Ralph) 		2019

Promotional singles

Title Year Album
"Young Hearts Run Free"[39] 2017 Non-album single
"Screenplay"[40]
(with The Darcys)

Music videos

Director credits adapted from IMVDb.[41]

Year Title Other artist(s) Director(s)
2015 "Trouble" None Kit Knows
2016 "Something More" Matt Bianchi and Thea Hollatz
2017 "Tease" Gemma Warren
"Cold to the Touch"
2018 "September Fades"
"Girl Next Door" TOBi Ally Pankiw
"Long Distance Lover" None
"Tables Have Turned" Danielle Nemet
2019 "Gravity" Amika Cooper
"No Muss No Fuss" Gemma Warren

References

  1. ^ a b c d "RALPH is Master And Commander of Her Own Brand of Pop". Noisey. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
  2. ^ a b "RALPH – 604 Records". 604 Records. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  3. ^ "PREMIERE: Take a Joyride with Ralph for Her Debut Video "Trouble"". Noisey. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
  4. ^ "Ralph Musician: Meet Your New Fave Woke Pop Princess". Flare. 2017-05-23. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  5. ^ "Ralph drops her infectious summer jam 'Cold To The Touch'". The 405. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  6. ^ "Premiere: RALPH - 'Something More'". Clash. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  7. ^ "Something More - Ralph". VEVO. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  8. ^ "Synth-pop songstress RALPH chases a happy ending on "Busy Man"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  9. ^ "Toronto's RALPH deals with promiscuous men on 80s-inspired "Tease"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  10. ^ "Ralph – Ralph EP CD (Canada Only) – 604 Records Shop". 604 Records. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  11. ^ "Photo Review – RALPH EP Release Party". Canadian Beats Media. 2017-03-23. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
  12. ^ "RALPH Debuts 'Cold To The Touch' Music Video". Much.com. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  13. ^ "RALPH's "Young Hearts Run Free" Cover Makes Us Want to Watch 'Romeo + Juliet'". Noisey. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  14. ^ "Ralph releases new single, "Screenplay" featuring The Darcys". Canadian Beats Media. 2017-10-06. Retrieved 2017-10-06.
  15. ^ a b "September Fades - Single by Ralph". Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  16. ^ "Ralph Takes Advantage of Love In 'September Fades'". Paper. 2018-03-07. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  17. ^ a b "Premiere: HANNIE - 'Target' (ft. Ralph)". Clash. Retrieved 2019-07-22.
  18. ^ a b "Girl Next Door (feat. TOBi) - Single by Ralph". Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  19. ^ "Ralph Is The 'Girl Next Door' In Hazy Video Featuring TOBi". Much.com. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
  20. ^ a b "Tables Have Turned - Single by Ralph on Apple Music". Retrieved 2018-07-18.
  21. ^ ralphVEVO (2018-11-15). "Ralph - Tables Have Turned". Retrieved 2019-07-22 – via YouTube.
  22. ^ a b "RALPH share new single "Weather" - Indscene". Indscene. 2018-08-22. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  23. ^ a b "Weather - Single by Ralph". Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  24. ^ a b "Premiere: RALPH Releases Queer Speed-dating Music Video for "Long Distance Lover"". Out. 2018-09-28. Retrieved 2019-07-22.
  25. ^ a b "Exclusive: RALPH Shares House Music-Inspired New Single "Gravity"". Paste. Retrieved 2019-07-22.
  26. ^ a b "Universal Music Publishing | Australia & New Zealand". umusicpub.com. Retrieved 2019-07-22.
  27. ^ a b "No Muss No Fuss by Ralph". Feature.fm. Retrieved 2019-08-01 – via Smartlink.
  28. ^ "RALPH shares bittersweet new single "Last Time" from upcoming EP "Fantasies & Flashbacks"". Elicit Magazine. 2019-10-02. Retrieved 2019-11-15.
  29. ^ "RALPH on Twitter". Twitter. 2019-10-28. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
  30. ^ "Five Questions With Ralph". Canadian Beats Media. 2017-02-25. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  31. ^ "Ralph - EP by Ralph on Apple Music". Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  32. ^ "RALPH on Twitter". Retrieved 2019-10-30.
  33. ^ "Trouble - Single by Ralph on Apple Music". Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  34. ^ "Cold to the Touch - Single by Ralph on Apple Music". 2016-05-25. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  35. ^ "Something More - Single by Ralph on Apple Music". Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  36. ^ "Busy Man - Single by Ralph on Apple Music". Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  37. ^ "Tease - Single by Ralph on Apple Music". Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  38. ^ "RALPH explores the complexities of getting back with your ex in "Last Time"". Retrieved 2019-10-23.
  39. ^ "Young Hearts Run Free - Single by Ralph on Apple Music". Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  40. ^ "Screenplay (feat. The Darcys) - Single by Ralph on Apple Music". Retrieved 2017-10-06.
  41. ^ "Ralph | IMVDb". IMVDb. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
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