Cian Ducrot
Shalalala
Don’t be fooled by its playful title. Cian Ducrot’s “Shalalala” is anything but lightweight. Underneath its glittering pop shell lies a rousing anthem stitched with hope, resilience, and a palpable yearning for unity in turbulent times.
Anchored by thunderous, foot-stomping percussion and a soaring gospel choir that lifts the chorus into the stratosphere, “Shalalala” pulses with spiritual fire. Ducrot’s vocal performance is a masterclass in urgency, raw yet refined, emotional without tipping into melodrama. He sings like someone who needs to be heard, and by the time the chorus hits, you’ll believe every word.
The songwriting credits read like a who’s who of modern pop: Anton Göransson, Isabella Sjöstrand (RAYE), Bill Maybury (James Bay), and Theo Hutchcraft (Calvin Harris, Måneskin) all lend their pens to the project. Yet despite the heavyweight co-writers, the song remains unmistakably Ducrot — vulnerable, passionate, and unshakably earnest. There’s a conviction here that feels rare.
“This song is about hope and solidarity,” Ducrot shares, and that mission statement pulses through every note. In a moment where global headlines often blur into chaos, “Shalalala” feels like a defiant breath of clarity — an invitation to sing, stand together, and choose light over apathy.
Following the nostalgic, synth-drenched singles “Who’s Making You Feel It” and “Little Dreaming,” this latest release cements the sonic evolution Ducrot is steering towards: think the grandeur of Queen, the heart of Elton, the rhythm of early MJ — all refracted through his deeply personal lens.
With over 1.4 billion streams under his belt and a recent Grammy win for co-writing SZA’s “Saturn,” Ducrot is no longer just proving himself, he’s defining a new era of pop with substance. If “Shalalala” is the rallying cry, then Little Dreaming might just be the revolution.
