She’s the Moldovan superstar who will sing “Sugar” for her country at Eurovision 2021. And now Natalia Gordienko has unveiled a short teaser of her song for Rotterdam. In a new Instagram post, the singer shared a few seconds of the song and accompanying music video, ahead of its release on Thursday 4 March.

Natalia Gordienko shares “Sugar” snippet (Eurovision 2021 Moldova)

The teaser video opens with pink tight-clad legs popping out of boxes that look like dice. Then, donned in a blue leotard dance costume, Natalia is accompanied by four dancers and some intense hand-ography. We then see a frame of the singer’s sugar-coated lips that feature on the song’s official artwork. Finally, the video ends with Natalia and her dancers dropping to the floor.

“I wish your spring to be full of… SUGAR!”, Natalia says. “Happy month and happy spring everyone!”

 

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This song marks a departure from the dramatic sounds of Natalia’s Eurovision 2020 entry. Her new destination? The dancefloor. Judging by the snippet, “Sugar” is a dance-pop anthem that is bound to get everybody up and moving. Get ready for the biggest sugar rush of your life…intensified with some MARUV-style horns.

Natalia Gordienko at Eurovision 2021

“Sugar” is a product of the Eurovision Dream Team — Philipp Kirkorov and Dimitris Kontopoulos. They’ve began working with Natalia on her Eurovision 2021 song shortly after the cancellation of the 2020 contest. Between them, the Dream Team have written and produced a number of Eurovision songs over the years, including Sergey Lazarev’s “You Are The Only One”, Ani Lorak’s “Shady Lady” and DoReDos’ “My Lucky Day”.

Also, in lieu of the Moldovan national final O Melodie Pentru Europa, Natalia is headed to Russia to premier “Sugar” at a glitzy red carpet event in Moscow. Our sources tell us it’s going to be a star-studded affair with several Eurovision alums in attendance. So, expect an appearance from the ever-flamboyant king of Eurovision, Dream Team member and “Sugar” songwriter himself, Philipp Kirkorov. The show will be available to watch on Natalia’s YouTube channel.

The “Sugar” music video will premier on YouTube on Thursday 4 March at 7 PM CET. At Eurovision, Natalia will perform in the first half of the second semi-final.

What do you think of the “Sugar” snippet? Will you be tuning into the premier event? Let us know in the comments below. 

Read more Moldova Eurovision 2021 news here

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coca_cola
coca_cola
3 years ago

Kontopoulos finally went back to what he knows best: dance songs! I hope Greece will also have something as strong as this.

Fast Food Music Lover
Fast Food Music Lover
3 years ago

This gives me Svetlana Loboda vibes. I’m excited to hear the whole thing!

Briekimchi
Briekimchi
3 years ago

Loved Loca (I’m that guy), liked Prison so I’m probably going to like this. It’s definitely different but Natalia is a versatile artist. I think she’ll do a great job with this.

raspadinha
raspadinha
3 years ago

Spring begins on the 21st… Right..?

Last edited 3 years ago by raspadinha
Bryn
Bryn
3 years ago

Yaaaaaaas

Milla
Milla
3 years ago

That was short..

GrantK
GrantK
3 years ago
Reply to  Milla

Well a snippet is usually short yes…

Film
Film
3 years ago

We have some Maruv undertone, but in an uplifting tune. It sound very promising. Cant wait to hear the whole song. By the way i really liked Prison as well and i think it was very unappreciated.

Maurice
Maurice
3 years ago

This is very outdated pop (reminds me of the 2009 contest), and the english lyrics sound lame – of course, it’s only a snippet but so far, I’m really not impressed…

Maurice
Maurice
3 years ago
Reply to  Maurice

Even the dancing is kinda amateur and not fresh at all…:(

Joe
Joe
3 years ago
Reply to  Maurice

Lmao you’re assessing the lyrics after hearing 3 words?

EmilyG
EmilyG
3 years ago
Reply to  Joe

He must be Greek.
They all hate each other.

Maurice
Maurice
3 years ago
Reply to  EmilyG

I’m British actually … and last time I checked Natalia was Moldovan of Ukrainian descent ….

Maurice
Maurice
3 years ago
Reply to  Joe

I did recognise that it’s only a snippet to be fair, so I did caveat my argument…

zheng
zheng
3 years ago

It’s too short, but i can say final for Moldova

finnished
finnished
3 years ago

Dentists have left the chat

finnished
finnished
3 years ago

Very Maruv but also surprisingly good and fresh considering it’s composed by the cheese team. “Siren song” was exactly my cup of tea so I expect to enjoy this one a lot. Well done Moldova!

Lolek
Lolek
3 years ago

Woah! Now that was a candy slap! A major shift from her song last year (and even her song in 2006). Can’t wait to hear this.

Mita
Mita
3 years ago

Are we sure the dream team is behind this? It sounds so current, fresh and catchy

Maurice
Maurice
3 years ago
Reply to  Mita

So Greece has a better song than Moldova?

raspadinha
raspadinha
3 years ago
Reply to  Mita

Yes, but don’t jinx it, we’re never safe till we hear it all. LoL

Ashton Schier
Ashton Schier
3 years ago

ok im rly into it ngl

Coco
Coco
3 years ago

Marie Antoinette by Sofia Coppola. I want more.

Christian Perry
Christian Perry
3 years ago

Cringe…..

GrantK
GrantK
3 years ago

Nah that’s the German entry.

Last edited 3 years ago by GrantK
raspadinha
raspadinha
3 years ago
Reply to  GrantK

lmao

sam
sam
3 years ago

i predict top 5 in the televote

GrantK
GrantK
3 years ago
Reply to  sam

Based on all of 5 seconds wow, come on…

sam
sam
3 years ago
Reply to  GrantK

no… based off of moldova’s recent televote results, the team behind her, and what i know the beautiful natalia gordienko is capable of. and that is EXCELLENCE

Chris
Chris
3 years ago

The whole styling reminds me of Sylvia Night. I hope she doesn’t sound like her too.

Mircs
Mircs
3 years ago
Reply to  Chris

Silvia Night was iconic!

Last edited 3 years ago by Mircs
Briekimchi
Briekimchi
3 years ago
Reply to  Chris

Yeah, you’re not allowed to say bad things about Sylvia Night here. It’s like totally against the rules.

Joe
Joe
3 years ago

Already like it better than Prison, no doubt about that.

Mircs
Mircs
3 years ago

Hopefully it’s as great as the teaser makes it look and we don’t get another “Crazy” (2018)-situation (where the teaser was absolutely great and interesting but the full studio version felt a bit flat). But Natalia is a great performer, that’s for sure so there’s a high hope.

Teddi
Teddi
3 years ago

WHAT A COMEBACK! THIS IS HOW IT’S DONE! If judging by snippet this is going to be on fire!!

waitaminuteholdon
waitaminuteholdon
3 years ago

Uuuu child, now this is gonna be a contender

Azaad
Azaad
3 years ago

I actually really liked Prison so I was wary of a move to this sound…and it looks like I’ve been proved right.

Adam
Adam
3 years ago
Reply to  Azaad

ngl I completely forgot about that song until you just said it haha

Tom
Tom
3 years ago

Sounds bombastic and we all know that Moldova knows how to do the staging!

Az*rbaijan
Az*rbaijan
3 years ago

The artistic vision she has!!! F#ck it up sis, show Vic*oria how it’s done

Azaad
Azaad
3 years ago
Reply to  Az*rbaijan

I highly. doubt that Natalia had the same input into Sugar that Victoria did with her 6 songs.

Fabio
Fabio
3 years ago
Reply to  Azaad

Maybe Victoria came up with the song titles and that’s the only “input” she had. We will never know…

Azaad
Azaad
3 years ago
Reply to  Fabio

Um, she’s a credited songwriter on all six songs. You may not like her songs, but her creative involvement in them can be objectively certified.

Leo
Leo
3 years ago
Reply to  Az*rbaijan

Leave this website hater!

Az*rbaijan
Az*rbaijan
3 years ago
Reply to  Leo

Ok check your tone here

Last edited 3 years ago by Az*rbaijan
Okt
Okt
3 years ago

Sugar is the taste we need to leave bitterness behind!

Paul
Paul
3 years ago

Purists will hate it – more widely it will be loved even though it’s probably a bit trashy!

It’s probably Hurricane 2021!

cipollino
cipollino
3 years ago
Reply to  Paul

Well, Hurricane is Hurricane 2021.

PTLS
PTLS
3 years ago

This is going to be SO good!
Say hello to the final, Moldova ???

Kosey
Kosey
3 years ago

Oh my, I think this might be right up my street!

VlaD
VlaD
3 years ago

This sounds very promising!