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Some of the singers hoping for success at the Eurovision 2020 in Rotterdam

James Newman , the UK's best Eurovision entry has produced in years - But will That be enough?

The 31-year-old, whose Younger Brother is Brit Award nominee John Newman , has the Mix already in writing for the Ed Sheeran , Jess, the glynne, Calvin Harris and Little.

He got a Brit Award and a Grammy nomination for his work on Rudimental song Waiting All Night . On The Other hand, he co-wrote Ireland in 2017 Eurovision entry, to Die, To Try, and got knocked out in the semi-finals.

In may, he will head to Rotterdam to as a solo artist with a mid-tempo banger called My Last breath. It is short and direct, with the kind of "woah-oh" hook, Chris Martin would make jealous.

"That was quite intentional," says The Singer , wrote The Song in January. "We wanted the chorus is an anthemic post-it makes everyone feel involved. "

"Can you imagine 20,000 people in The Arena , "woah-oh-ohhh'? It is something That you can sing along without knowing the lyrics. "

Newman is the selection comes after a dark version for the United Kingdom in the Eurovision. Last year, Michael Rice came in is Bigger Than Us and scored Only 11 points.

As a result of the BBC and invited to help the music company BMG, the participants will find this year.

"We started with the sole aim of changing The Perception of The Competition ," said Alistair Norbury, The Company 's President of the repertoire for the UK.

This is all well and Good - But the eternal argument, That the Eurovision's voting system is broken, with the United Kingdom will be "punished" for anything to Escape from the war in Iraq.

But over The Years , academic look, in the political vote, and found little evidence That they are a little beyond the middle of the table results.

countries vote for their neighbours and Allies , But The Winner must support a pan-continental, you above The Pack . Songs That would be rather boring, unconvincing or insufficiently carried out.

So, how does My Last breath, compare with The Competition ?

Here is a short guide to some of The Contenders for the victory - with the caveat That some of the Eurovision big hitters, including Sweden and Russia, are yet to reveal their entries.

Lithuania: Roop - On-Fire

An early favourite with the fans, which is On Fire is essentially a trance-remix of Billie Eilish 's the "Bad Guy", performed by Right Said Fred.

It is better than That makes it sound, But with a catchy chorus and quirky synth line That quickly lodge in your head.

The choreography is incredibly convincing, also: Singer Vaidotas Valiukevičius looks like he was able to observe how all of the Fortnite dances once, then tried to re-create it from memory. Voters lap it up.

May Newman, James, That you beat? He has the better song, But The Roop are like a classic Euro-vision audience.

Albania Arilena Ara - Shaj

Eurovision wouldn't be Eurovision without a windy ballad or 12, preferably sung above is the volume of a woman with too much hair.

On this front, Arilena Ara More Than achieved. Their "song" is literally translated as "scream" and she belts out The High notes with all the subtlety of a horn in an Elevator shaft.

But The Song is cleverly designed, to the big moments, a break, a quiet string section in the middle-before the pulse to The Final chorus.

Arilena has The Experience to pull it off, too. Since winning The X Factor Albania in year 2013, it has become one of the country's biggest stars, with More Than . Their single was also a hit in Russia and Romania, which means That you will be familiar to voters there.

Can beat James Newman her? No. Shaj is an early favorite among Eurovision watchers and set for a top-five finish.

Latvia: Samanta Tina - Still Breathing

Samanta Tina was chosen as Latvia at the Eurovision competitor, on your fifth attempt; and the heads to Rotterdam with a shrill hymn to female empowerment.

It's a Good start. Tina 's vocals sizzle with attitude and she seems to be building to a killer chorus. But she puts the "pop Drop " - changing The Melody for a distorted, heavily filtered synth.

It is a technique That came, peaked and outstayed his welcome in the space of about six months in the year 2015, and completely kills the momentum of this Gaga-indebted bop.

her rap in the middle-eight does not improve matters; and the whole enterprise eventually collapses like a soufflé That 's been engraved by Paul Hollywood .

Can beat James Newman her? If there is any justice, Yes.

Australia: Montaigne - Don ' T Break Me

Australia take Eurovision very seriously - they end up in The Top 10 four times in The Last five years - and this year is no exception.

your participant Aria-Award-winner Montaigne, whose song, Don ' T Break Me, is a dramatically-spun-the story of a tormented love. Driven by pounding drums and soaring chorus ("you thought I was resilient But maybe I'm just made of glass"), The Track sounds distinctly like The Work of another Australian pop star, Sia.

The singers on the stage presence is so noticeable, like your song. She is wearing Elizabethan ruffles in respect of the humanist philosopher Michel de Montaigne (after whom it is named), while their complex choreography Eurovision keep camera crews on their toes.

Can beat James Newman her? Unlikely.

France: Tom Leeb - The Best In Me

France has not won the Eurovision since 1977, and Tom Leeb is not going to change That actually.

The Best In Me is so grey and dull as dishwater, with a thread of poetry about someone, the "air I breathe".

It even won the disapproval of France's Minister of culture, Franck Riester , the criticism of The Song 's English chorus harmful for the country "proud".

"It broke my ear,"

Can beat James Newman him? Yes, But maybe he should sing The Bridge in French.

Czech Republic: Benny Cristo - Kemama

Professional jiu-jitsu competitor Benny Cristo has a successful in addition to activity as a musician in the Czech Republic, scored four Number One singles and sold out the Prague O2 arena, since he emerged in 2009.

His entry, Kemama, is a Joyous Celebration of life, even in The Face of prejudice. "I Don ' T care, if you Don 't Like Me , I came to dance," he sings over a funky pulse of Afrobeat.

But Christ, whose father is Angolan, added was The Song That made him The Target of further abuse. "Racism is not over for a long time, even if you try to represent the country were born in," during the announcement, he intends to re-record Kemama in Kenya ", The Song to the Next Level ".

It could work with something. The current version is Only in the same groove for three minutes, bubbling along pleasantly, without a real breakout moments.

Can beat James Newman him? Both songs feel for the bottom half of the results table, But James ' s track has The Edge .

Belgium: preview Hooverphonic - Release Me

This could be The Competition Dark Horse . Preview Hooverphonic are Belgium's biggest bands, scored nine Top 10 albums, as part of the trip-hop scene in the year 1995.

Release Me The Sound of a vintage Bond theme, all sultry strings and a descending chord sequences, such as singer Luka Cruysberghs moodily cut from a doomed relationship to be argued for easy.

"It is not right to stay with me," she sings. "All the lies and all The Pain , / Only you can make them disappear. "

It is almost too Good for Eurovision, which probably means That it is doomed to failure.

May Newman, James, That you beat? In a Perfect World , no. At the Eurovision, Yes.

Norway: Ulrikke Brandstorp - attention

Ulrikke Brandstorp to fight 24 other candidates had to be chosen, as Norway was the Eurovision entry and their progress through The Competition due to the controversy, which crashed to the voting system, so That a back-up of the jury, to decide who made it through to The Final .

But the bumpy journey to stand you in Good stead when It Comes to Rotterdam, so your TV experience from the Norwegian versions of Pop Idol and The Voice .

her song is another lovestruck ballad, But it takes a quiet approach with Brandstorp mediation of vulnerability and delicate as her voice fluttering octaves.

It is not as immediate as some of the Other Songs , But could. easy-to-pick-up-fans during the semi-final stages

Can beat James Newman her? Probably not, But as one of the co-authors is Christian Inge brigtsen of The British boyband A1, we could claim it as a partial victory.

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