Russian-American singer Roman confronts his heartache in "Love Again," a powerful, high-drama heartbreak anthem that culminates in the chorus' central question: "Will I ever love again?"
In this episode of Global Spin, Roman takes viewers all the way to Moscow for a series of emotionally intense scenes that perfectly match the song's mood. The clip opens with a nighttime sequence in a massive, ornate building, dotted with the high arches that are a signature architectural style of the city.
From there, Roman's performance quickly moves to more interior spaces. We see candles being lit in the darkness, a backdrop lit up by tiny lights and a mirror. Juxtaposed against the images of light, Roman's face is shrouded in darkness as he sings, representing the devastation and loneliness conveyed in the song's lyrics.
Visual elements and lyrical subject matter aren't the only sources of drama in this performance, either. Prowling strings and a heart-pounding beat attend Roman's performance from start to finish — and at the center of the performance is the singer's full-throated, rasping vocal quality, a tone that lends his voice perfectly to songs about anguish and pain.
That signature vocal timbre has earned Roman a spot in music on a global level. Known for his appearances on The Voice, The Four and Star Factory, he has also appeared on soundtracks of the Russian versions of Disney's Frozen 2 and Cars 2. Roman has toured more than 250 cities across Europe and Asia, and further cemented his position as an international singer with performances at the Olympic games in Beijing and Sochi.
"Love Again" is one of many tracks Roman has been working on since releasing his 2020 album, Letters of Happiness; he hopes to release an album next year. In the meantime, watch Roman perform this unreleased track, and keep checking GRAMMY.com for more episodes of Global Spin.