The San Marinese act and song was chosen on 6th March through the national final "San Marino Song Contest". A five-member jury judged the songs. Returning, for the third* time, to Eurovision is Senhit (featuring Boy George) with the song "Superstar".
Senhit starts alone, wearing a silver outfit which is tight at the top, a flared hem, a white baggy hood and fabric along the arms. Later, she is joined by 4 male dancers although at the end of the song you can glimpse extra dancers in the aisles also doing the dance routine. The background has a crystal, kaleidoscopic, glinty, mirrored feel to it. At the two minute mark, a (badly) animated video of Boy George appears on the part he sings. Senhit has a warm, friendly and encouraging rapport with the camera - and audience - and the stage setup works well with close-up and wide shots. The English text celebrates confidence and individuality but also recognising we need to lift ourselves up as much as lifting those around us. The song puts me in mind of modern classics such as "Zorra" and "Because of you" although the stagings are vastly different.
Senhit is a seasoned performer who always brings something sassy and professional This is a catchy 80/90s club banger with a Chic-like repetitive bassline. Senhit sings quite well, although the change from chorus back to verse leaves little time for breathing. This entry brings jeopardy -like in 2021 with Flo Rida - will Boy George turn up? To be honest, his contribution is so small it's almost not worth it - maybe someone else can enjoy the spot or maybe they'll just keep the animation. Am hoping for the best in May!
*4, if you include the cancelled 2020 entry "Freaky"
ARTIST - Senhit ft. Boy George
SONG – Superstar
WRITING/PRODUCTION CREDITS – J Aagaard, J-E Johansson, G O'Dowd, T Stengaard, A Wrethov, S Zadik Zadik
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