The Original Rudeboys, an acoustic pop/hip hop group from Dublin, Ireland, formed in 2011. The band consisted of Sean "Neddy" Arkins on rap vocals, Robert Burch on guitar and vocals, and Sean "Walshy" Walsh on ukulele. They gained initial recognition after uploading a song recorded during an impromptu session to YouTube, which became their first official single, "Stars in My Eyes". The band's debut album, This Life, was released in 2012 and debuted at Number 1 on the Irish iTunes Charts. Notable songs from this period include "Travelling Man" and "Never Gonna Walk Away", which won Song of the Year at the Meteor Choice Music Awards in 2013. The Original Rudeboys supported international artists such as The Script, US rapper The Game, and English rapper Professor Green during their tours. They also played at major venues like the Olympia Theatre and festivals including Oxegen, Reading and Leeds Festivals.
