AZERBAIJAN
Ell and Nikkie - Running Scared
It has been rumoured for some time but the Azerbaijan entry for this years Eurovision Song Contest will be Ell and Nikkie with the song Running Scared. I have been saying ever since their initial debut that Azerbaijan will win the contest in the not so distant future and have shown promise this far. This year Ell and Nikki present a real threat to the contest and it would be about time!
An intense selection process saw the duo listed as artists and a panel of "experts" then selected Running Scared as the song. The song is the brain child of the writers of last years Drip Drop by Safura which performed well.
Nikki has lived in London with her two children and husband for much of her recent life and with a long term dream to represent the nation in the contest is finally achieving her ambition. With no real music background apart from educationally and a little success in competitions when she was younger this is her first really shot at the big time and she has the chance of a lifetime.
Likewise, Ell has yet to taste success outside of this campaign. He has studied in Germany and is a talented pianist but otherwise he will be banking on Running Scared lifting him into the limelight.
The song itself is a mid-tempo, modern ballad with vocal hooks throughout. It does not sound something dissimilar to what English girl group the Saturdays release and is very current. Whether it has that first-listen impact or not is hard to tell though.
Both have the looks but whether or not they can carry this through on the night is the big question. with no experience could the massive audience prove a hurdle too far? Only time will tell. Azerbaijan are due a win in this contest, as are Armenia, and if this song gains momentum, is given good staging and is delivered well it could be a challenger in the top 5 come Dusseldorf.
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