Essere qui

Essero qui is the fifth solo studio album by Italian singer-songwriter Emma Marrone, released by Universal Music Italy on 26 January 2018.

The album peaked at number two on the Italian Albums Chart, being certified platinum by FIMI. On 16 November 2018 the album was reiussed titled Essere qui - Boom Edition.

Background and composition
After her fourth studio album Adesso, published in 2015, Emma co-hostet the Sanremo Music Festival and became coach of the TV talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi alongside singer-songwriter Elisa between 2015 and 2017 seasons. Emma annunced her fifth studio album during 2017 New Year's Eve on her social networks publishig the artwork.

Essere qui is the second recording project produced by the singer herself with Luca Mattioni. It featured severals artists on the composition and songwriting process, including Giuliano Sangiorgi, Federica Abbate, Davide Petrella, Dario Faini, Roberto Casalino, Giovanni Caccamo and Alessandra Flora.

Promotion
The lead single "L'isola" was published on 5 January 2015. It was followed by "Effetto domino" released on 2 March 2018. From April to May 2018 Emma embarks on the Essere Qui Tour, promoted by the single "Mi parli piano" released on May 2, 2018.

On 16 November 2018 the album was reiussed titled Essere qui - Boom Edition, promoted by the fourth and final single "Mondiale" was published on 2 November 2018. The new album edition was followed by the second half of the promotional tour from February to March 2019.

Critic reception
The album received generally positive reviews by the Italian music critics.