After experimenting with naturalness and elegance with different genres and sounds that allowed him to make an impact on the hearts of the public and to be recognized by critics as one of the most charismatic and versatile talents of contemporary singer-songwriter music, Ruggero Ricci returns to the radio and digital stores with “China Town” (Orangle Records/Ingrooves/Universal Music Italia), his new single that gives us a delicate, yet vibrant, taste of the coming season, while maintaining the energy and identity of one of the most magnetic artists of the new Italian pop scene.
Produced by the unmistakable touch of Max Giorgetti (already for Random and MamboLosco) and presented as an absolute preview at the final of “Una Voce per l'Europa” at the Arena Francesca da Rimini – an event where Ricci was an honorary guest – the song is an up tempo with a summery aftertaste, almost melancholic, which draws on the electronics of the 80s, blending past, present and future in a mix of lyrics and rhythm that fascinates and captures the senses from the first listen.
But it's not just the captivating and meticulously crafted sounds that make "China Town" an enthralling experience that goes far beyond the concept of a song: it's Ruggero Ricci's ability to constantly reinvent himself, to challenge musical boundaries and to always give us new food for thought through an incredible mix of sensitivity, passion and dynamism that makes it the perfect soundtrack to the passing of the seasons, of the year, and of life.
“I will design my life in another world to exist, to resist”, words that embrace the soul and echo in the heart, inviting the mind to reflect on the importance of priorities in the modern world and giving the courage to decide – “if I can't feel emotions, then bon voyage” -, to become protagonists of your own path and look forward, beyond the senseless need to please everyone by giving up on yourself – “I want to feel better, I want to be myself” –.
“Every now and then I feel the need to dedicate something to myself – declares the artist -, to give myself strength through songs: this one in particular, is an examination of conscience on how much importance we give to appearances and trivial things, wasting precious time in our daily lives, day after day”.
A powerful message, a sincere snapshot of the present time, which reminds us not only of the importance of remaining true to ourselves and our principles, but also and above all that the future of Generation Z depends on the decisions we adults make today, both in the virtual world and in the real one.
“We should remind ourselves more often that we are our first choice – concludes Ricci – and that the future of Generation Z depends on the decisions we make inside and outside of virtual life. I'm going through a particularly creative period, after a summer full of live performances and meetings. I have a lot to say through my songs, I believe it is essential to experiment with full knowledge of the facts and for this reason, I always try to offer new food for thought, as I firmly believe in the value of lyrics”.
“China Town” is accompanied by the official video clip, which premiered nationally on Sky TG24 and will be available on YouTube at the end of the month, opens with the suggestive view of the iconic Ferris wheel of Rimini, introducing us to the true essence of the piece. Through the lively mix of electronic music with 80s references, the song captures the vitality and energy of youth, bringing to the fore the challenges and hopes of Generation Z. The video, a small visual masterpiece directed and shot by Francesca Gallina, has its roots in Emilia-Romagna, thus paying homage to the artist's origins and giving an atmosphere halfway between melancholy and hope.
Another jewel in the crown of the discography of the vocal coach and singer-songwriter from Lugo, who with his dedication to words and authentic musicality confirms himself as one of the most dynamic and incisive talents of the national pop scene; a truthfulness that resonates in the heart of "China Town", making it a hymn to individuality, to the choice to be one's own priority and to the responsibility of the decisions made every day. Ruggero Ricci thus becomes a guide, the voice of a generation that wishes to define its own destiny, not only online, but also and above all in real life, the one in which connections are the fruit of empathy, feelings and solidarity.
Biography
Ruggero Ricci was born in Lugo (RA) and since he was a child he showed a predisposition for soul-R&B music with a subsequent classification in electronic songwriting, Indie genre. Talent Scout, Artistic Director, judge for various contests and TV formats, he participates in very important singing events, including X Factor Italy (2013), and Area Sanremo (2015 and 2016). In 2014 he released “Contrasti”, his first official album, promoted through a European tour that led him to perform on the prestigious London stages of Piccadilly Square, Oxford Circus and the Empire Casino. Opening act for big names in Italian music, such as Nomadi, Marco Masini, Fiorella Mannoia and Jalisse, in 2018 he released “La forma delle nuvole”, his second full-length project, which allowed him to become popular on all Italian radio stations, to meet fans through a very successful instore tour and to perform in the most suggestive locations in the Belpaese. Between 2019 and 2020, several successful songs were released, including “Tsunami”, “5 parole” and “Le persone non parla”, while 2021 opened with the musical prayer written during the lockdown “Basterà l'amore” and from that moment, Ruggero Ricci's career became unstoppable: “Saturno e il tuo nome” (featuring Dylan Luppi from X-Factor 2020), “Bombe atomiche”, “Chimere” and “E' un'altra notte” (Visory Records/Universal Music Italia) are just some of the songs that allowed him to exceed 1 million streams on Spotify and 1 million total views on his YouTube channel. In 2021, he opened J-Ax's concert at Forlì airport and in 2022 he was awarded, on the occasion of the International Videoclip Festival, for the videoclip of the single “Coccodrilli”. This award will lead him to share the stage with various big names in Italian music, including Carmen Consoli, Enrico Ruggeri, Manuel Agnelli, Aiello and Willie Peyote.
In the summer of the same year, the “Coccodrilli Summer Tour” sees him engaged in the promotion of his single and guest at national festivals such as Una Voce per l'Europa, the Festival delle Culture, Imaginaction 2022 and Agosto con Noi. One of the most important stages of the tour is that of August 27, during which Ruggero Ricci previews his new song, “2000”, as a guest at the final of the contest “Una Voce per l'Europa”, won by Vanessa Petrova, a student of his academy. His dream of becoming an author for some big name in Italian music leads him to be chosen by the MEI (Meeting delle Etichetta Indipendenti) platform as artistic director of the “MEI Academy”, a 3-day training course held on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Meeting, dedicated entirely to the training of emerging singers and songwriters in the national territory.
During the meeting he will be alongside prestigious names such as Roberto Costa (former producer and arranger for Lucio Dalla), Giordano Sangiorgi (president of MEI), Christian Cambareri (CEO of the indie label Orangle Records) and Yanomi (former multi-platinum producer of Alfa and other artists of the Italian scene). In 2023, he participates for the first time in "Una voce per San Marino", the prestigious contest that sees him reach the semifinals sharing the stage with various big names of Italian and international music such as Roy Paci, Eiffel 65, Lorenzo Licitra, Deborah Iurato, Moreno, Thomas and Ronela Haiati, gaining great consensus among the heads of delegation and the Eurovision audience.
Article published on 9 September 2023 - 11:05
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