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I\u2019m going to allow myself a tiny moment of smugness here because I knew<\/em> \u201cPayola<\/strong>\u201d deserved its moment. When I first heard Bentley Robles<\/a><\/strong>\u2019 debut album “Olympus”<\/strong>, this was the track that immediately grabbed me by the ears and refused to let go. So, imagine my delight when Bentley singles it out as a focus track. Honestly, just before he heads out on tour is pretty much perfect timing.<\/p>\n

It turns out I wasn\u2019t alone in my \u201cPayola<\/strong>\u201d obsession either. Bentley\u2019s fans have been making their love for the track rather obvious, and I completely understand the fuss. It\u2019s catchy, infectious and has exactly the kind of hook that makes you want to sing along before you\u2019ve even realised you\u2019ve learnt the words.<\/p>\n

But beneath all that irresistible pop sparkle, Bentley has something rather deliciously shady to say.<\/p>\n

Payola<\/strong>\u201d takes aim at the fame-hungry characters willing to resort to unscrupulous tactics to get ahead \u2014 including the murky business of paying for playlist inclusion and radio plays. Because, let\u2019s be honest, when the craving for fame kicks in, apparently there\u2019s no shortage of ways to try and buy your way to the top.<\/p>\n


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As Bentley sings…<\/p>\n

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“I’ll kiss you and you can be my little shortcut. Come take my clothes off, pay, payola, Make it a hit. Take the weight of my shoulder, Come take a load off. Pay payola,”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

It\u2019s cheeky, provocative and knowingly naughty, while delivering a rather pointed swipe at the machinery behind the music industry. And now \u201cPayola<\/strong>\u201d has been given even more life with a remix featuring Canadian singer-songwriter Ralph<\/strong>, who adds a new verse exploring that seedier pursuit of fame.<\/p>\n

And frankly, why stop there?<\/p>\n

With the “Olympus”<\/strong> tour kicking off in Los Angeles on October 20th, Bentley is about to take this world from the speakers to the stage. He\u2019ll also be bringing it to London, with a date at Paper Dress Vintage on November 4th.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

So yes, I\u2019m pleased \u201cPayola<\/strong>\u201d got its moment. Sometimes your favourite track picks itself \u2014 and occasionally, the universe has the good taste to agree with you. Now excuse me while I go play it again. For research purposes, obviously.<\/p>\n

Connect with Bentley Robles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bentleyrobles\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Connect with Ralph<\/strong><\/p>\n

Facebook:<\/strong>  https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/songsbyralph<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong>  https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/songsbyralph<\/a><\/p>\n

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