Derry Girls star Jamie Lee-O'Donnell has called starring in Kneecap's latest single, ‘Sayōnara’ "the best time".
The rap trio have released this new track, which you can check out below.
It was written and recorded in collaboration with Orbital's Paul Hartnoll, and is available as a double A sided 12" alongside the Summer anthem, 'The Recap', which the band have said fans had been "going mad for" in mosh pits all summer.
Directed by Finn Keenan, 'Sayonara' features O'Donnell, renowned for starring as Michelle in Derry Girls. The video shows her starring as a desk worker on the comedown who escapes the boredom of the office in a van emblazoned with 'Free Mo Chara'.
Speaking about her appearance on the track, Jamie Lee O'Donnell had this to say.
“Not only is it a massive banger of a track but the intense yet euphoric video is sure to be remembered,” she said. “The creativity and vision of director, Finn, created a fantastic environment for us all to create something really special. I was delighted to have been asked to be involved in this project especially as I am already a huge fan of Kneecap’s music and an admirer of their work overall".
Director Finn Keenan also said that the video's "intensity" was intended to reflect the aftermath of a raucous night out.
“Through conversations with the band, we also wanted to nod to Belfast’s rave history”, he added. “In the ’90s, raves weren’t just parties — they were acts of resistance, dangerous but vital spaces where Catholics and Protestants could go to be together and dance".
“That spirit is what fuels the scene of Jamie Lee driving the pimped-up Kneecap Land Rover across the city — a kind of rave Pied Piper, spreading the idea that art, music, and creativity can break down the metaphorical walls which are often stronger than the physical ones. Pent up anger and frustration are released through dance instead of turning into hate".
Check that out below.
News of this track also comes after hundreds of fans attended a music session in Dublin city in support of Kneecap star Liam Óg ÓhAnnaidh following his recent court appearance in London. More on this here.
