Yeah, unfortunately ESC is kind of old fashioned. I just get to work with totally 6 persons, while in Sweden we have 8. That is the biggest problem, because it’s very difficult with that number of people. But yes. I will need to switch to some dancers that also can sing. I think I will use great 3 dancers. But I think it will be great anyway. I will try to do a big and really good pop act in ESC!
All the songs have been released, do you have a general opinion of them? It would be a good Eurovision as well as 2009 or 2010? Which countries do you think will be harder to beat in the second semifinal?
I haven’t had time to listen yet. So I can’t answer that one!
Last year you’ve taken part at Melodifestivalen with Manboy, but this time you won with Popular. Which song would you have preferred to represent your country?
Definitely Popular! Manboy is a good breakthrough song for me in Sweden, but not more. Popular has a more international sound, and the performance is more international too. I have been developing my skills since last year. I’m honestly glad I didn’t perform in ESC with Manboy.
What are your plans to promote your entry in the various countries before May? Are you working to a promotional tour, an official video, any particular issue, etc? And what are your plans for the next six months, musically? Using the Eurovision media exposure, will you release a special-edition LP?
I need to write new songs for my upcoming album. So that’s what I do right now. This week we’re also shooting a musicvideo for Popular. So you’ll see it soon. Otherwise I’m just gonna make sure my performance in ESC is great, and then I hope to release my music all over Europe after ESC.
Would you like to say something to your fans?
Hey everyone! I hope you like my music and me as an entertainer. If you like my song for Eurovision Song Contest, Popular, I really hope you vote! I need every vote I can get! See you all through the TV, May 12.
Love / E.