"Cicciolina" is a song recorded by Finnish singer Erika Vikman, and written by Vikman, Janne Rintala, Mika Laakkonen, and Saskia Vanhalakka, with production handled by Laakkonen. The song was released through Warner Music Finland and Mökkitie Records on 27 January 2020, as the lead single from Vikman's self-titled debut album, after having been announced as one of the competing entries in Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2020, the Finnish national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020. Vikman performed the song during the final of Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu on 7 March 2020, where it finished as the runner-up.
Lyrically inspired by the Hungarian-Italian pornographic actress-turned-politician Ilona Staller, also known by her stage name Cicciolina, critics described the song as a Finnish disco track, influenced by Finnish singers such as Kikka Sirén and Frederik. Following Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu, "Cicciolina" went on to peak at number-5 on The Official Finnish Charts, becoming Vikman's first top ten hit.
"Cicciolina" was inspired by the life of Hungarian-Italian pornographic actress-turned-politician Ilona Staller (pictured in 2009), also known by her stage name Cicciolina.
The song was composed by Vikman, Janne Rintala, Mika Laakkonen, and Saskia Vanhalakka, while production was handled by Laakkonen.[1][2] The song's production had been influenced by the late Finnish singer Kikka Sirén, whom Vikman had intended the song to be a tribute to.[3]
Vikman had been inspired to write the song after seeing a documentary on the life of Hungarian-Italian pornographic actress-turned-politician Ilona Staller, also known by her stage name Cicciolina. After informing Rintala and Laakkonen, they were also intrigued by Staller and wished to write a song about her.[2] The song's Finnish lyrics do not speak of the life of Staller directly, but instead allude to brave women in general.[4] According to Vikman, the song's lyrics convey a feminist message advocating for women to live their lives boldly, and encouraging people to live freely without caring what others think of them.[3] One of the lyrics' main points is to address that femininity and feminism are not mutually exclusive.[2]
Yle journalist Anni Gullichsen described the song as "a brisk Finnish disco where sexual freedom is not hidden", while also acknowledging the influence from Sirén.[2] Mari Pudas of Iltalehti also compared the song to the music of Sirén and other Finnish disco music of the past, while Anton Vanha-Majamaa of Yle compared the song to Sirén and Finnish singer Frederik.[4][5]
Vikman was drawn to perform the song second during the broadcast, following Catharina Zühlke with the song "Eternity" and preceding Aksel Kankaanranta with the song "Looking Back". During the voting sequence, "Cicciolina" received the most votes from the Finnish public, receiving 99 points, but placed third with the professional music juries, receiving 58 points; this led to a total of 157 points, placing the song second behind Kankaanranta and "Looking Back", which had scored 170 points.[9] The 2020 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest was later canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Kankaanranta was not invited back to the Eurovision Song Contest 2021.[10][11]
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^ abcdGullichsen, Anni (27 January 2020). "Erika Vikmanin Cicciolina on voimalaulu pelottomuudesta ja rohkeasta riettaudesta" (in Finnish). Yle.
^ abMyllymäki, Iiro (27 January 2020). "Erika Vikmanin kohuttu UMK-biisi julki, jakoi mielipiteet rajusti - kuuntele" (in Finnish). Voice.fi.
^ abPudas, Mari (27 January 2020). "Kommentti: Nyt rävähti! Erika Vikmanin rietas Cicciolina on loistava UMK-kappale: "Kun löytyy valuuttaa paidan alta"". Iltalehti (in Finnish).
^Vanha-Majamaa, Anton (3 February 2020). "Erika Vikmanin Cicciolina on UMK-historian isoimpia hittejä, mutta Euroviisuihin sillä ei ole asiaa" (in Finnish). Yle.
^Farren, Neil (26 January 2020). "Finland: Erika Vikman Releases UMK 2020 Entry "Cicciolina"". Eurovoix.
^Gallagher, Robyn (November 28, 2019). "Finland: YLE confirms six finalists have been selected from 426 entries for UMK 2020". Wiwibloggs.
^"Here are the UMK finalists – Who will represent Finland at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest?". Yle. 21 January 2020. from the original on 2020-01-21. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
^"Finland: Aksel Kankaanranta wins UMK 2020 with "Looking Back"". wiwibloggs. 7 March 2020.
^"Official EBU statement & FAQ on Eurovision 2020 cancellation". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 2020-03-18. from the original on 2020-03-18. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
^Jumawan, Tim (2020-09-02). "Finland to select their 2021 Eurovision entry on February 20". escXtra. from the original on 2020-09-27. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
^"Cicciolina - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
^"Erika Vikman: Cicciolina" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
^"Erika Vikman: Cicciolina" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
April 11, 2024
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Cicciolina is a song recorded by Finnish singer Erika Vikman and written by Vikman Janne Rintala Mika Laakkonen and Saskia Vanhalakka with production handled by Laakkonen The song was released through Warner Music Finland and Mokkitie Records on 27 January 2020 as the lead single from Vikman s self titled debut album after having been announced as one of the competing entries in Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2020 the Finnish national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 Vikman performed the song during the final of Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu on 7 March 2020 where it finished as the runner up Cicciolina Single by Erika Vikmanfrom the album Erika VikmanReleased27 January 2020GenreDiscoLength2 58LabelWarner Music FinlandMokkitie RecordsSongwriter s Janne RintalaMika LaakkonenErika VikmanSaskia VanhalakkaProducer s Mika LaakkonenErika Vikman singles chronology Jos osaisin sanoa ei 2017 Cicciolina 2020 Syntisten poyta 2020 Lyrically inspired by the Hungarian Italian pornographic actress turned politician Ilona Staller also known by her stage name Cicciolina critics described the song as a Finnish disco track influenced by Finnish singers such as Kikka Siren and Frederik Following Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu Cicciolina went on to peak at number 5 on The Official Finnish Charts becoming Vikman s first top ten hit Contents 1 Background and composition 2 Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2020 3 Track listing 4 Charts 5 ReferencesBackground and composition edit nbsp Cicciolina was inspired by the life of Hungarian Italian pornographic actress turned politician Ilona Staller pictured in 2009 also known by her stage name Cicciolina The song was composed by Vikman Janne Rintala Mika Laakkonen and Saskia Vanhalakka while production was handled by Laakkonen 1 2 The song s production had been influenced by the late Finnish singer Kikka Siren whom Vikman had intended the song to be a tribute to 3 Vikman had been inspired to write the song after seeing a documentary on the life of Hungarian Italian pornographic actress turned politician Ilona Staller also known by her stage name Cicciolina After informing Rintala and Laakkonen they were also intrigued by Staller and wished to write a song about her 2 The song s Finnish lyrics do not speak of the life of Staller directly but instead allude to brave women in general 4 According to Vikman the song s lyrics convey a feminist message advocating for women to live their lives boldly and encouraging people to live freely without caring what others think of them 3 One of the lyrics main points is to address that femininity and feminism are not mutually exclusive 2 Yle journalist Anni Gullichsen described the song as a brisk Finnish disco where sexual freedom is not hidden while also acknowledging the influence from Siren 2 Mari Pudas of Iltalehti also compared the song to the music of Siren and other Finnish disco music of the past while Anton Vanha Majamaa of Yle compared the song to Siren and Finnish singer Frederik 4 5 Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2020 editFurther information Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 Cicciolina was announced as one of the six competing entries in Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2020 on 26 January 2020 6 7 Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu serves as the Finnish national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest with the winner of the 2020 edition receiving the right to represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam The final of the competition was held on 7 March 2020 at Mediapolis in Tampere and aired live on Yle TV1 8 Vikman was drawn to perform the song second during the broadcast following Catharina Zuhlke with the song Eternity and preceding Aksel Kankaanranta with the song Looking Back During the voting sequence Cicciolina received the most votes from the Finnish public receiving 99 points but placed third with the professional music juries receiving 58 points this led to a total of 157 points placing the song second behind Kankaanranta and Looking Back which had scored 170 points 9 The 2020 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest was later canceled due to the COVID 19 pandemic and Kankaanranta was not invited back to the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 10 11 Track listing editDigital download 12 No TitleLength1 Cicciolina 2 58Charts editChart 2020 PeakpositionFinland Suomen virallinen lista 13 5Finland Airplay Radiosoittolista 14 16References edit UMK20 Erika Vikman Cicciolina in Finnish Yle Areena 27 January 2020 a b c d Gullichsen Anni 27 January 2020 Erika Vikmanin Cicciolina on voimalaulu pelottomuudesta ja rohkeasta riettaudesta in Finnish Yle a b Myllymaki Iiro 27 January 2020 Erika Vikmanin kohuttu UMK biisi julki jakoi mielipiteet rajusti kuuntele in Finnish Voice fi a b Pudas Mari 27 January 2020 Kommentti Nyt ravahti Erika Vikmanin rietas Cicciolina on loistava UMK kappale Kun loytyy valuuttaa paidan alta Iltalehti in Finnish Vanha Majamaa Anton 3 February 2020 Erika Vikmanin Cicciolina on UMK historian isoimpia hitteja mutta Euroviisuihin silla ei ole asiaa in Finnish Yle Farren Neil 26 January 2020 Finland Erika Vikman Releases UMK 2020 Entry Cicciolina Eurovoix Gallagher Robyn November 28 2019 Finland YLE confirms six finalists have been selected from 426 entries for UMK 2020 Wiwibloggs Here are the UMK finalists Who will represent Finland at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest Yle 21 January 2020 Archived from the original on 2020 01 21 Retrieved 11 January 2021 Finland Aksel Kankaanranta wins UMK 2020 with Looking Back wiwibloggs 7 March 2020 Official EBU statement amp FAQ on Eurovision 2020 cancellation Eurovision tv EBU 2020 03 18 Archived from the original on 2020 03 18 Retrieved 2020 03 18 Jumawan Tim 2020 09 02 Finland to select their 2021 Eurovision entry on February 20 escXtra Archived from the original on 2020 09 27 Retrieved 2021 01 11 Cicciolina Single iTunes Retrieved 12 March 2021 Erika Vikman Cicciolina in Finnish Musiikkituottajat Retrieved 12 March 2021 Erika Vikman Cicciolina in Finnish 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