Following the release of his debut solo album ‘SIVE,’ former M+A and Santii member Michele Ducci has unveiled a cover of GregoryBeBad’s ‘I May Look Tuff,’ co-written by Gregory Josephs and Simon Milner of Is Tropical.
Ducci reimagines the hip-hop original as a piano ballad, featuring a bright “ah-ah-ah” refrain by backing vocalist Letizia Mandolesi. The song’s themes of heartbreak and loneliness are highlighted in its wistful chorus:
“I may look tuff by my skin’s not leather
I haven’t had a hug in forever
My sighs don’t help me out in cold weather
But when I’m with you, it feels like it’s June and I wear my heart on short sleeves.”
Ducci reflects, “I met Simon Milner when I was in M+A and we opened for Is Tropical. I love Simon’s writing, especially his work with Corpus Milner. He’s one of the few musicians I’d love to collaborate with. When I heard this song with GregoryBeBad, I knew I wanted to make a variation. It’s a wonderful song that feels like June.”
Credits:
Michele Ducci – vocals and all instruments
Letizia Mandolesi – backing vocals
Music and Lyrics by Gregory Josephs and Simon Milner
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