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I recently had the chance to sit down with ANII, a rising star in the electronic music world, to talk about her latest projects and the journey she’s been on as an artist. Our conversation ranged from her new track, an ambitious rei- magining of the iconic “Somebody That I Used to Know,” to her growing presence in Asia and South America.
REIMAGINING A CLASSIC: “SOME- BODY THAT I USED TO KNOW”
ANII started off by sharing the story behind her latest track, a fresh take on Gotye’s “So- mebody That I Used to Know.” If you know the original, you’ll understand just how bold it is to reinterpret such a beloved song. But for ANII, this project was more than just a cover—it was a passion project.
“The original track has always been one of my favorites,” she said.
“There’s so much emotional depth to it. But the real push to create my own version came from my manager, Domenico, who’s also a huge fan of the track. He suggested the idea, and everything just clicked. It was a way for me to blend my style with that raw emotion.”
ANII’s version features two Italian vocalists, Pjero and Aurora Blasi, both making their debut in the electronic scene. When I asked about working with them, ANII’s excitement was clear.
“Pjero and Aurora were introduced to me by my manager, and they were just perfect for this track. Their voices captured the intensity of the original, but they also added something fresh. Their energy really guided the direction of the song and allowed me to push the pro- duction while staying true to its core feeling.”
It was clear that ANII approached this rei- magining with a deep respect for the original while also staying true to her own sound.
“The vocals were key, we kept them pret- ty much intact because they carry so much emotion. But the rest of the production is where I put my own spin on things, making it more reflective of my style. It was all about striking that balance—honoring the original, but making it feel new.”
A NEW CHAPTER OF COLLABORA- TIONS
Something else that’s new for ANII is her re- cent embrace of collaborations. After years of working solo, she’s started teaming up with other artists, beginning with Alfa Romero. It’s been a big shift for her, but one that’s clearly had a huge impact.
“Collaborating has pushed me out of my comfort zone, but in the best way possible, it’s opened up new creative possibilities and brought fresh perspectives to my work. My first collaboration with Alfa Romero felt so natural—ideas flowed easily, and together we created two beautiful tracks. It’s added so many new layers to my sound, and it’s given me the space to experiment in ways I hadn’t considered before.”
She also shared some valuable lessons she’s learned through working with others.
“One thing I didn’t expect was just how impor- tant trust and flexibility are in collaborations. You really have to trust your collaborators’ vi- sion while being open to new ideas. The best results come when you find that balance be- tween collaboration and individual creativity. Working with different artists has broade- ned my own horizons, and it’s made me more adaptable in the studio.”
And while ANII wasn’t ready to reveal too much, she did tease more collaborations on the horizon.
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