Ryan Gosling reveals 'Ken The EP'

Ryan Gosling has released a new EP with three new versions of the song “ I’m Just Ken “.

Just in time for Christmas: Ryan Gosling revealed Ken The EP, which includes three new versions of the song “ I’m Just Ken », nominated for the Grammy Awards.

The EP includes a Christmas version of his hit on the soundtrack of barbie“ I’m Just Ken (Merry Kristmas Barbie) ”, as well as a video of Gosling, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt in the studio. Other interpretations of “ I’m Just Ken » include versions “ In My Feelings Acoustic “, ” Purple Disco Machine Remix » and the original.

The song ” I’m Just Ken (Merry Kristmas Barbie) » was revealed at the start of the week on social networks. It shows Gosling, as Ken, working on the track with Ronson, who directed the soundtrack for barbie. As Gosling/Ken repeatedly increases the volume of his voice, Ronson keeps lowering it, until the super producer gives up and leaves.

“ I’m Just Ken ” turned out to be one of the greatest songs on the soundtrack of barbie, which was already rich in contributions from seasoned stars. In an interview in September, Ronson explained that he relished the song’s surprise success and remembered Gosling’s reaction: ” He said: “It’s so surreal. I don’t even know what to tell you.” »

Ronson added of Gosling: “ He’s a real musician. He likes music. I think he was very touched by this song. And Slash played on it. So there were some things that he was really excited about. »

“ I’m Just Ken ” is already up for several awards, including the Grammy for Best Song Written for a Visual Media and the Golden Globe for Best Original Song (it remains to be seen if it will also be nominated for an Oscar). Still, the ballad will face stiff competition for both awards, particularly from other hit songs from the soundtrack. barbieas ” Dance the Night » by Dua Lipa and « What Was I Made For? » by Billie Eilish.

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