The debut single, co-produced with Jordan Elgie, combines intimate vocals and evocative and introspective lyrics with tentative optimism. "cloud nine" is a melancholic yet hopeful composition that celebrates the feeling of grief. The instrumentation reflects the intimacy of the song, as it’s quite minimal in the production being the lyrics and the emotion the main focus. The tune is a contemporary fusion of martina’s diverse music influences and resonances as she is a big fan of cross-pollination between different genres. martina's storytelling about the song: I wrote cloud nine from a very vulnerable place, completely opening my heart to an intense feeling such as grief. It's a journey through the complexities of an emotion we all face at several chapters of our lives, encouraging to look at the glass half full rather than half empty. It became an anthem of resilience to me, recognising that, although challenging, the acceptance of a loved one's departure doesn't mean that the love shared is gone as memories last forever. Ultimately, with "cloud nine," I wanted to create a musical space where listeners could find comfort and catharsis, where vulnerability is celebrated and healing begins. song's insight: "cloud nine" is dedicated to martina's grandad, a creative soul whose influence nurtured her own creativity and artistic journey while growing up. The song begins and ends with an old cassette tape recorded in the 1970s, featuring a heartfelt dialogue between her grandfather and father (8 year-old at the time) in italian, their native language. This little detail that martina chose to add to the song captures the essence of family bonds and creative inspiration.