San Marino United Artists have collaborated on a song called Sogno (Dream). The anthemic pop ballad features several acts including former San Marino Eurovision participants – Valentina Monetta (ESC 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017) and Anita Simoncini (ESC 2015 and JESC 2014).
Sogno is composed by Nicola Della Valle, Paolo Macina and Francesco Sancisi
The full list of performers for San Marino United Artists are – Nicola Della Valle, Fabrizio Pregnolato, Sara Jane Ghiotti, Luca Partisani, Piermatteo Carattoni, Alessandra Busignani, Roberto Moghe Moretti, Francesco Zazzi, Anita Simoncini, Paolo Beccari, Valentina Monetta, Monica Hill, Elisa Massari, Irol*.
*Irol MC was the original rapper on the 2018 San Marino Eurovision song, Who We Are, but withdrew before the contest. The final version was performed by Jessika feat. Jenifer Brening.
You can see the official music video for Sogno below.
Source: ESC Covers – photos @ Valentina Monetta, Anita Simoncini from the video clip of ‘Sogno’
Maraaya have returned with a new song called Drevo (Tree). It is a pop ballad to “remind us of eternal love and of the people we love most in the world and to warm our hearts” as Maraaya explain.
Drevo is composed by Raay and Marjetka Vovk. Is it produced by RAAY MUSIC, 2020. The music video is by NEO VISUALS, 2020.
Maraaya represented Slovenia at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest with Here For You.
You can see the official video clip for Drevo below.
Elnur & Fidan from the music video of ‘Say Hallelujah’
Elnur feat. Fidan have released the song Say Hallelujah which is about the horrific tragedy in Ganja in Azerbaijan over the sad conflict about the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The song is sung with a lot of emotion by Elnur and Fidan.
Say Hallelujah is composed by Elnur Hüseynov and produced by Yagub Huseynov. The director is Ulviyya Konul.
Elnur Hüseynov represented Azerbaijan at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest with the song Hour Of The Wolf and he also represented his country at the 2008 Eurovision – Elnur Hüseynov feat. Samir Javadzadeh with Day After Day.
Fidan Huseynova represented Azerbaijan at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with her song, I Wanna Be Like You.
You can see the music video for Say Hallelujah below.
Laura Tesoro & Loïc Nottet feat. Alex Germys have released a brand new song entitled Strangers. It is interesting to see two former Belgian Eurovision acts collaborate on this contemporary track that is radio friendly.
Strangers is composed by Laura Tesoro & Loïc Nottet, Alex Germys and Amy Morrey. The track is available to purchase or stream via all digital stores.
Laura represented Belgium at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest with What’s The Pressure.
Loic represented Belgium at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest with Rhythm Inside.
Senhit from the video clip of ‘Rise Like A Phoenix’
Senhit has recorded Rise Like A Phoenix in her latest project on the way to Eurovision 2021. She has recorded an inventive and unique and slightly bizarre music video with a tribute to Freddie Mercury of Queen.
Rise Like A Phoenix was of course the winning Eurovision song for Austria in 2015 by Conchita Wurst.
Senhit was chosen to represent San Marino at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest with Freaky! until the show was cancelled due to the world health pandemic. She also represented them in 2011 with Stand By. However, she will get the chance again to represent San Marino at the 2021 Eurovision.
You can see the video clip of Rise Like A Phoenix below.
Polina Gagarina is back with a brand new song called Na rasstoyanii (At a distance). The song has a driving and hypnotic rhythm and beat with a strong production.
Na rasstoyanii is available to purchase or stream via most digital stores such as Amazon, Spotify and iTunes.
Polina represented Russia at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest with A Million Voices.
You can see the official music video for Na rasstoyanii below.
Uzari & Maimuna represented Belarus at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest with Time. ESC Covers talked with Uzari about his new album, ‘Say Wow’ and his experience at Eurovision and about his career.
1. Hello Uzari. Congratulations on the release of your new album, ‘Say Wow’. Can you tell us about the album and inspirations you had with the songs?
Hi, thank you very much! Talking about the main concept of the album, I would say that it reflects the colours and tones of our lives. Every day we fall in love, we feel like heroes, we feel joy, we get inspired or sad, even angry sometimes. This is where I find inspiration: in emotions and feelings. I think everyone may find something in these songs that will touch something inside. Because the lyrics are filled with meaning, some of the thoughts are really deep.
2. Is there a lead single from the album? Can you tell us about this and if there will be a video clip?
Yes, definitely. It is the song ‘Say Wow’. I think it’s a nice and original name of the album. We’re thinking about a music video, maybe a little bit later we’ll do it.
3. Are there any collaborations on the new album?
Yes, we had an interesting collaboration with American hip-hop artist Toure Masters. Imagine, we’ve created a song while being located on different continents, this is crazy!!
4. Where can readers purchase or stream the new album ‘Say Wow’?
The new album ‘Say Wow’ is available at all streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, etc. If you follow this link you will see all of them and may choose what you prefer: https://band.link/SayWow
5. It was back in 2015 that you represented Belarus at the Eurovision Song Contest together with Maimuna with ‘Time’. What were your memories and experience of that journey?
Eurovision gave me so many impressions and friends I didn’t have before, I have very warm memories of that time. It was a great experience despite the fact that I didn’t qualify for the final. I am always open for collaborations and anyone can reach out for me in social media: @uzarinawrocki.
6. Do you still keep in touch with Maimuna? Have you worked with her since Eurovision?
I don’t have anything common with Maimuna in a creative sense. We are very different from each other and only such a powerful song as ‘Time’ might connect us. After Eurovision we are back in our areas of self-sufficient activity and projects.
7. Do you have any plans to participate in Eurovision again either as a performer or composer?
First of all, UZARI haven’t been on Eurovision as solo artist!! I took part as back-vocalist, composer and as part of a duet. And I am grateful to everyone who worked with me. It was very cool. I can say that Eurovision is a family and if you’ve been there once, you want to come back again. It’s true! I am open for collaboration and of course I have my own ideas.
8. Please tell us a little about your previous song releases.
The goal of my previous most significant works was to update the musical trends of my country and to spread Belarusian culture abroad. Especially the album ‘Padziaka Serca’.
9. Have you participated in any music festivals in Belarus and other countries? If so, please tell us about this.
Yes, there were different festivals, but I would notice Laima Rendez Vous festival in Latvia. Because it has a special atmosphere and a high level of artists. My performances there have become a tradition for me.
10. Who are your musical inspirations?
Talking about those who inspire me, there are some artists who took part in Eurovision: Waylon, Jamala, Loreen, Guy Sebastian.
Thank you, Uzari. Good luck with the new album and keep safe.
