RDX celebrates side chicks

The dancehall duo, RDX, has highlighted the 'side chicks' of the world on a day that is usually focused on celebrating the standard relationships. They released their new single, Side Chick, and accompanying video on Valentine's Day. Side Chick, written by RDX and their Apartment 19 team, the Shella Posse, is from the duo's upcoming EP 2FloorsUp, which will be officially released this summer.

"The song comes directly from experiences we both have had, as at one point or another we had side chicks in our lives. Man short, so there are five to six women battling for one man," Renigade said.

"Plus most side chicks are not ashamed of their roles anymore. Recently, Milk came out and revealed she was a side chick for seven years. Good man hard to find, so if a girl can have piece of a good man than the whole of a no-good man, some will take that," Delomar added.

Side Chick is a deliberately different flow from the expected RDX high-energy material because the artistes believe that it is necessary to slow it down to send a clear message sometimes, while keeping the material groovy.

"Many wifeys will look scornfully at a side chick, forgetting that at one point they themselves played that role. We are showcasing one side-chick situation and result in this video," Renigade said.

The video was shot in Staten Island, New York, and directed by US-based video director Deus Beni. Side Chick is now available for purchase on all digital platforms, including iTunes, Amazon and Google music, and is distributed by Hapilos Digital Distribution.