Renowned independent artist CG5 releases his latest fan-driven anthem, “Finding Maria,”—just one week before the highly anticipated Sonic the Hedgehog 3 hits theaters.
The song is a deeply emotional exploration of Shadow the Hedgehog’s past, taking fans on a journey through his search for Maria, a pivotal character in Shadow’s storyline within the Sonic universe.
A passionate tribute to the Sonic franchise, “Finding Maria” is told from Shadow’s perspective, offering an introspective look at his connection to Maria and the pain he carries from her loss. With his signature blend of catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics, CG5 captures the raw emotion of Shadow’s character, delivering a song that resonates with both nostalgia and new energy.
“Finding Maria” is written from the perspective of the greatest antihero that has ever lived… Shadow the Hedgehog. In the song, he shares his conflict between being the hero or the villain, reminiscing on memories he fights to regain about a human he was created to protect, but sadly passed away,” CG5 explained.
In addition to the song, CG5 will be releasing an animated music video to accompany “Finding Maria,” offering fans an immersive visual experience that brings Shadow’s journey to life.
“Finding Maria” will be available on all major streaming platforms starting December 13, 2024, giving fans an early soundtrack to the excitement surrounding the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on December 20.
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About CG5
CG5, born Charlie Green, is a name you may recognize from the iconic “Probably because I am CG5” TikTok sound, seen and liked by millions. The 25-year-old singer/songwriter and music producer is from Arizona and has an impressive viral following, well known for his popular YouTube channel which touts over 7.6 Million subscribers. His channel has obtained over 2.6 billion views making CG5 one of the platform’s leading music creators.
To date, CG5 has amassed over 1.2 billion worldwide streams on Spotify alone accompanied by 2.5+ million monthly listeners, and has over 500+ million streams from his singles; THX, Lonely King, 4GET, Dancin,’ Vibrant Eyes, Good To Be Alive, I See a Dreamer, Sleep Well, and Listen To The Music. In addition, you can find over 7.6 Million video creations on TikTok based on his songs, with 3.6 Million followers on the platform. Charlie captivates fans with his original compositions, remixes, and covers inspired by viral memes, TV shows, original concepts, and video games such as, Dream SMP, Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNaF), Cuphead, Among Us, etc.
His YouTube channel found its stride in 2017, driven by the success of his FNaF tracks like “I Got No Time (Remix),” “Labyrinth,” and the Bendy and the Ink Machine-inspired track “Amen,” establishing him as a FNaF community pioneer. Simultaneously, his single “Absolutely Anything,” boasting over 7.2 Million video creations, was hand-picked by Warner Music Group’s imprint label Spinnin’ Records for redistribution—in turn, marking the artist’s first commercial success. Today, Charlie is preparing for his upcoming international tour, and is working on new music & exciting projects that he will be ready to share with his audience soon.
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