True (short) story: I didn't know what this "Rude" song was until Complex panned it. The premise and lyrics are cringe-worthy (and make me remember why I sought out instrumental music for a while), ...

German award-winning producer Zedd has turned in a remix of Magic!'s 'Rude', and it's accompanied by a visually stunning video thanks to Absolut. Part of the Nights by Absolut initiative, which sees ...

I like "Rude". I like its novelty, its specificity, its chintziness, its shred-worthy guitar solo, its eternal hook, its randomness, its farting synthetic horns. It is Canadian reggae without apology.