Billie Eilish records in the evening dedicated to Kobe Bryant
A minute of silence. Thus opens the 62nd edition of the Grammy Awards, with a minute of silence for Kobe Bryant (41) and his daughter Gianna, known as Gigi, who lost their lives yesterday in a tragic plane crash. It is to them that the evening of what are considered the Oscars of music is entirely dedicated.
Among the artists who have decided to dedicate a tribute or even a thought of condolence to the American NBA star, there is also Billie Eilish. The Californian singer-songwriter has broken all records: with her 18 years she is the youngest artist in history to have obtained the nomination in the four main categories, going so far as to win them all.
Best Album of the Year with "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?", Best Recording, Best Song with "Bag Guy" and, the most coveted, Best Breakthrough Artist. In addition to being good, Billie shows a certain amount of humility, now a rare pearl, declaring: "I'm sorry because so many other songs would have deserved to win".
Courage beyond depression
"This is my first Grammy. I never thought this could happen in my entire life. [...] Thanks to my team, my mum, my dad and my best friends for keeping me alive to this day. ". Strong words those expressed by Billie in a faint voice, moved and trembling.
Despite his young age, the artist writes and sings about challenging topics such as depression and suicide. She herself has recently declared that she has repeatedly considered the idea of taking her own life. "I think of the time I was in Berlin, I was alone in my hotel and I remember there was a window there. I remember crying because I thought that if that was the way I should have died, then I would have done it. " It is not easy to manage a success of such proportions when you are still so young and Billie has found the courage to talk about it with an open heart, overcoming the too many taboos that hover around the issue. And those who see victimhood are guilty of superficiality. The artist's intent, in fact, is to convey greater awareness of the problems related to mental hygiene, too often branded as "madness". Billie herself is a living example that, with serious and targeted therapy, it is possible to get out of the tunnel of depression. And if he were confronted with fans struggling with his own drama, he would take them by the shoulders and tell them to take care and be kind to themselves, urging them to "Don't take that extra step that can ruin you", as stated. by the artist during an "interview.
It all started from a bedroom
Beside her, as always, her brother Finneas O'Connel, who for her is also a colleague, but above all, a friend. Once on the stage to receive the award, the boy tells how it all started in a small bedroom, where the two brothers spent hours and hours composing those songs that are now listened to and loved all over the world. “This is for all the children who make music in their bedroom today. You will win one, one day ”.It is with this thought of hope that Finneas decides to close his speech of thanks, a demonstration of how, at times, even the impossible is made possible if you believe in it.
The 007 soundtrack among the 2020 projects
And, again speaking of records, Billie will also be the youngest artist to write and interpret the soundtrack of 007. The 25th episode of the saga focused on James Bond, the most famous secret agent in cinema, will be released in theaters on April 9, 2020 and, to accompany it, there will be, in fact, the melody of "No Time To Die". That she too, like Adele in 2013 with Skyfall, also the official track of the film, will be able to win the Oscar for best song? We certainly wish him that!
