Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Gosling delivered a special holiday gift for his fans. Just in time for Christmas, the star released a festive rendition of his hit song, "I'm Just Ken," from the blockbuster movie "Barbie." The new version, titled "Merry Kristmas Barbie," is part of a larger project that sees Gosling collaborating with record producer Mark Ronson. This exciting release is bound to bring some joy and Kenergy to your holiday playlists for the years to come.
Gosling and Mark Ronson, the mastermind behind the soundtrack of "Barbie: The Album," joined forces once again to create something truly magical. This collaboration resulted in "Ken The EP," which features not one, but three new versions of the beloved "I'm Just Ken" song.
To accompany the release of "Merry Kristmas Barbie," Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson treated fans to a music video.
In the video, Gosling, channeling his best Ken, initially expresses doubts about making the song too Christmassy. He humorously quips, "I'm just so worried if it's too much Christmas, no one's going to watch it after the 26th." However, after some reassurance and a dash of Kenergy, Gosling dives into the yuletide spirit, delivering a spirited performance that is sure to warm hearts.
Mark Ronson, the creative genius behind "Barbie: The Album," is no stranger to the music industry. Renowned for his exceptional producing and songwriting skills, Ronson has left an indelible mark on the world of music. He has worked with an array of artists, delivering chart-topping hits and Grammy-winning tracks.
Gosling himself praised Ronson's contribution to the soundtrack, telling Variety, "To 'Ken' is to give more than is necessary or required to reflect so that others might shine. I don't know how to better describe Mark Ronson better than that."
When Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson, Ronson admitted to being starstruck by Gosling and the impressive vocal range he brought to the song. He recalled how Gosling's performance exceeded all expectations, with a "broken falsetto, a hefty growl, & everything in between."
Ronson shared, "It sounded so Christmas that we were like, 'man, can we get this out in a week?!' Since I'm the person who throws on Stevie's 'Someday at Christmas' the day after Thanksgiving, this appealed to me greatly."
