More than two million followers on social networks and more than 10 million streams and views on digital platforms are just numbers that confirm but do not limit the outstanding talent and expressive urgency of one of the most brilliant, sharp and sophisticated artists on the scene . Italian urban pop singer-songwriter, actress and singer-songwriter Greta Ray, who achieved incredible success with the social condemnation “Heaters” (a release co-written with Fausto Cogliati that gathered one and a half million streams just days before its release) were) ), with which she defends women’s freedom to express themselves and their femininity beyond prejudices, judgments and stereotypes, returns to digital stores with “Flowers” (Beatfactory/Believe Digital), a thought-provoking and captivating R&B reinterpretation of the latest and already iconic Miley Cyrus single.
With the enchanting touch of one of Belpaz’s greatest composers and arrangers, Filadelfo Castro (formerly for Pooh, Max Pezzali, Claudio Cecchetto, Gatto Panceri, Valerio Scannu, Dodi and Daniele Battaglia, Cecco dei Moda, Pupo, Cristina D. produced ‘Avena, Alexia and many others) in collaboration with Massimiliano Santiampo, founder, together with Greta gray production, “Flowers” by Greta Ray brings further charm to one of the most loved and played releases of this 2023, combining the urgency of pop with the undeniable emotionality of R&B; A unique interlude aided and supported by the warm, wide and very beautiful singing of one of the most talented interpreters of the national scene.
The text, a hymn to self-love that has transcended geographical, cultural and generational boundaries, breaking down every barrier as only art can, fits perfectly with Greta’s artistic mission, which What she has been able to inculcate since its inception is the values and emotions between the well-known notes, translating emotions into song and into performance is the charisma and determination of people who, without depending on those who deliver the words of salvation, Relying on their own abilities, learned to act on their own but unable to defend themselves and regardless of a society that is inclusive in words but still very ghettoised, regressive and sexist in practice Is; A concept that is well expressed in the passage «i can love you better than me,i can love myself better than you») of Miley Cyrus’ text.
“Flowers” is accompanied by the evocative and symbolic official video clip, directed by Massimiliano Santiampo, which frames the essence of the song, combining the clip’s distinctive black and white with Greta’s vivid stage presence and intense vocal nuances. gives color An alternative that follows words of universal value and underscores their meaning, reminding each of us that it is never too late to love each other, take back the reins of our lives, and promise ourselves Is that yes, «i can love me better,i can love myself better,
Like the “flowers” sung in the song, Greta’s voice is delicate, luxurious, mesmerizing, full of nuances and at the same time, sensual, warm and enveloping like the perfume she exudes and which is impossible to resist. Is. And if flowers find refreshment in the rain, reviving themselves and the souls of those who see them, so Greta Ray writes and sings to melt the fog from the hearts of those in need, and with this piece, a song dedicated to her. Awake conscious and entitled to the symbol of rebirth, who knows how to keep within himself the dilemma of life, respecting its beginnings, its goals, but also its end, affirming in music the sensitivity and sophistication of its path, A flower able to contain all human emotions among colorful petals, able to deliver them to the watchful eyes of those who know how to observe beyond appearances.