CWho would have ever thought that a simple "grr" - something from a bored cat or a dog looking for cuddles - could become the anthem of a summer? And yet it happened: "Dame Un Grrr", the song by Fantomel and Kate Linn, not only conquered beaches, squares and discos, but is now also preparing to conquer the stages with a tour European.
Behind the scenes, a pop war machine: Creator Records, MarcWin Music, and Kontakt Agency, which handles booking in Italy. In short, it feels more like an international summit than a tour, except that the discussion isn't about economics, but about how to get half the continent dancing to the tune of "tu ta ta tu tu ta tu."
Mind-boggling numbers (and not because of the heat)
Over 100 billion views across TikTok, Instagram, and Shorts, and 100 million streams on Spotify and YouTube. These numbers are so exaggerated that it makes you wonder if they even counted videos of smart refrigerators dancing by themselves in the kitchen. And as if that weren't enough, even Madonna has succumbed to the "grr" charm: now all that's missing is the Pope blessing a remix in St. Peter's Square.
The plot behind the catchphrase
The genesis of the song? A dialogue that seems to have come from a Zelig skit:
Kate Linn asks, "Give me a grr," Fantomel replies, "What?" She insists, he doesn't understand, and so on with the rhythm: "tu ta ta tu tu ta tu." And there you have it, the dance that colonized the planet. It may not be Shakespeare, but in terms of effectiveness, it even beats "To Be or Not to Be."
The authors: Beauty and the Ghost
She's Kate Linn, 28, a Romanian actress and singer-songwriter. He's Fantomel, a producer who goes around dressed as a ghost: part Halloween version of Daft Punk, part photographer's nightmare. Together they've created a cocktail of pop, electronic, and Latin that has sent social media worldwide into a frenzy.
From the web to the stage
After becoming a hit online with their choreography, memes, and pets that dance better than us, the duo has decided to take on a live audience. Starting in mid-August, they'll be touring European festivals and clubs, where the "grr" will be served at full volume.
One thing's for sure: between growls, dance routines, and remixes featuring Jason Derulo, "Dame Un Grrr" isn't just the soundtrack to the summer. It's proof that, in 2025, you don't need a tenor voice to become an international star: all you need is a good beat and the courage to growl into the mic.
Article published by A. Carlino on August 18, 2025, at 14:59 PM
Comments (1)
I don't know if this song will have a lasting impact, but I have to admit it's interesting to see how a simple sound can transform into a global phenomenon. I wonder if the numbers are accurate or exaggerated, because sometimes statistics can be misleading.