Akou Sopa

"Akou Sopa" (Greek: Άκου σώπα; English: Listen hush) is a song recorded by Greek Cypriot singer Ivi Adamou. It is a cover of the Spanish song "Un Bonito Final" originally by Los Rebujitos. The song was written by Los Rebujitos member Yerai Blanco García with Sunny Baltzi and Michalis Kouinelis writing the Greek lyrics for Adamou's version. It was digitally released on 18 July 2016 through the iTunes Store.

"Akou Sopa"
Single by Ivi Adamou
Released	18 July 2016
Recorded	2016
Genre	Pop
Length	3:41
Label	Rootopia Minos EMI
Songwriter(s)	Yerai Jose Blanco Garcia Sunny Baltzi Michalis Kouinelis
Producer(s)	Eloy Perez
Ivi Adamou singles chronology
"Tipota De Mas Stamata" (2016) "Akou Sopa" (2016) "Afto Ton Kero" (2017)

"Akou Sopa" received critical acclaim from critics, who praised the song's melodic sounds and also compared it with the original version. Its accompanying music video was directed by Dimitris Sylvestros and premiered along with the song on 17 July 2016.

Background and release

Adamou announced the release of a new song through her Facebook page on 11 July 2016, when she posted part of the single's artwork with the caption "18/07... #newsong".[1][2] The teaser of both the song and its accompanying music video were leaked the same day.[3] The full artwork of the song was unveiled on 12 July 2016, with the title of the song and the teaser being revealed as well.[4][5] The song and its music video were premiered on 17 July 2016 with Adamou posting it on her Facebook page.[6][7]

Critical reception

The song received mostly positive feedback from reviewers. Padraig Muldoon of Eurovision blog Wiwibloggs said that the song shows a more vulnerable side of the singer, compared to her Eurovision entry and that "[Adamou] manages to make the track her own, bringing a fresh interpretation with different levels of light and dark".[8] Kiki Vasiliadou of Energy Radio described the song as one of the "most melodic and interesting [song] we've heard lately".[9] Lamianow's Dimitra Yiotidou described the song as "travelling, melodic and sensitive".[10]

Music video

The song's accompanying music video was shot in June 2016 and was directed by Dimitris Sylvestros, who also was in charge for the direction of the music video of Adamou's previous single, "Tipota De Mas Stamata".[7][11] The teaser of the music video was first seen on 11 July 2016, after it was leaked.[3] The music video premiered on 17 July 2016 and shows Adamou alone in a room through day and night, winter and summer.

Credits and personnel

• Ivi Adamou – lead vocals
• Michalis Kouinelis – writer
• Sunny Baltzi – writer
• Eloy Perez – producer
• Marcel Van Gennip – drums
• Robin Freyer – bass guitar
• Marko Katier – guitar, electric guitar, programming, arrangement
• Jairo Blanco – guitar
• Gijs Brouwer – percussion
• Agustin Henke – percussion
• Sanne Spijkers – keyboard
• Aitor Garcia – arrangement
• Lara Sanson – violin
• Alvaro Larrañaga – programming

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
Cyprus	18 July 2016[12]	Digital download	Rootopia Minos EMI
Greece

References

1. "Post by IVI ADAMOU - OFFICIAL PAGE". Facebook. 11 July 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
2. "Η Ήβη Αδάμου επανέρχεται δυναμικά με νέο single στις 18/07!" [Ivi Adamou comes back with a new single on 18/07!]. Online Epikairotita (in Greek). 11 July 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
3. ""Άκου Σώπα": Νέο single για την Ήβη Αδάμου, ακούστε πρώτοι το teaser!" ["Akou Sopa": New single for Ivi Adamou, be the first to listen to its teaser!]. Hit-Channel (in Greek). 11 July 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
4. "Post by IVI ADAMOU - OFFICIAL PAGE". Facebook. 12 July 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
5. "Post by IVI ADAMOU - OFFICIAL PAGE". Facebook. 12 July 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
6. "Αυτό είναι το νέο βιντεοκλίπ της Ήβης Αδάμου για το τραγούδι «Άκου Σώπα» (video)" [This is the new video clip from Ivi Adamou for her new song "Akou Sopa" (video)]. Newsbomb Cyprus (in Greek). 17 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
7. ""Άκου σώπα" - Νέο τραγούδι και βίντεο κλιπ από την Ήβη Αδάμου / Δείτε το!" ["Akou sopa" - New song and video clip from Ivi Adamou / Watch it!]. Get Greek Music (in Greek). 18 July 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
8. Muldoon, Padraig (30 July 2016). "Akou Sopa review - Ivi Adamou (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Wiwibloggs.
9. "Ήβη Αδάμου - Άκου σώπα / Νέο single - Ράδιο Energy 96.6" [Ivi Adamou - Akou sopa / New single - Radio Energy 96.6]. Energy Radio (in Greek). 20 July 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
10. ""Άκου σώπα" – Νέο τραγούδι και βίντεο κλιπ από την Ήβη Αδάμου" ["Akou sopa" – New song and video clip from Ivi Adamou]. Lamianow (in Greek). 19 July 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
11. "«Άκου Σώπα» / Το νέο single της Ήβης Αδάμου απέκτησε εικόνα" ["Akou Sopa" / Ivi Adamou's new single has been visualized!]. Mikrofwno (in Greek). 25 July 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
12. "Akou Sopa – Single by Ivi Adamou". iTunes. 18 July 2016.