Paper Dragon

"Paper Dragon" is a song by Australian singer Dami Im. The song was announced on 31 August 2020 and released on 18 September 2020.[2] The song is the first by Im on the ABC Label, following a successful run with major label Sony and a number of self-released singles throughout 2019 and 2020. Upon announcement Im said "'Paper Dragon' marks the beginning of the most exciting and authentic chapter in my career and it deserves the best partner to take it out into the world. I'm feeling the most creative and free right now and I'm thrilled to be working with the team at ABC Music who truly support my vision as an artist."[3] Its release coincides with what the singer describes as a need for "something fun and colourful and happy".[4]

"Paper Dragon"
Single by Dami Im
Released18 September 2020 (2020-09-18)
Length3:04
LabelDami Army, ABC
Songwriter(s)
  • Dami Im
  • Elanor Witt
[1]
Producer(s)
[1]
Dami Im singles chronology
"Marching On"
(2020)		 "Paper Dragon"
(2020)

The track was originally intended to be Im's entry for Eurovision – Australia Decides, in an attempt to represent Australia at Eurovision 2021, but with the cancellation of the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Montaigne's internal selection for the 2021 event, Im "decided to release the song anyway".[4][5]

The song did not enter the ARIA top 100, but debuted at number 1 on the Australian Independent chart.[6]

An piano version was released on 9 October 2020.[7]

Music video

Im worked with an Italian stop-motion animator, who created the whole video using paper cutouts. The music video was directed by Stefano Bertelli at Seen Film Studio and premiered on 17 September 2020.[8][5]

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Australia Independent (AIR)[6] 1

References
  1. "Dami Im releases new single "Paper Dragon"". ESC Xtra. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  2. "Paper Dragon - single". Apple Music. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  3. "Dami Im signs with ABC Music, teases new single "Paper Dragon"". The Music Network. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  4. "Dami Im shares anthemic new single "Paper Dragon"". NME. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  5. "Dami Im releases "Paper Dragon" — which she considered for Eurovision – Australia Decides 2021". wiwibloggs. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  6. "The week beginning 28 September 2020". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  7. "Paper Dragon (piano version) - single". Apple Music. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  8. "Dami Im - Paper Dragon (Official Video)". YouTube. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
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