Rita Wilson is an actress, singer-songwriter, and producer from Los Angeles, California. Christos Mastoras is a multi-talented frontman of the popular Greek band ΜΕLISSES and one of the best-selling male artists ever in his native Greece. Not too long ago, they released their infectious new tropical dance single, titled, “OLI MAZI (We Are All Together),” via Sing It Loud LLC. The song was co-written by Rita and hitmaker and award-winning, honorary Oscar recipient, Diane Warren; and co-produced by Rita, Emanuel “Eman” Kiriakou, and Zhone, rounding out the fittingly Greek team who worked on the track.
Rita Wilson and Christos Mastoras – “OLI MAZI (We Are All Together)” music video
“At a time when we seem so far apart, I hope ‘OLI MAZI,’ which means all together, can maybe bring us a little closer.” – Diane Warren stated
Directed by Alex Konstantinidis, the clip was shot on location in Greece, with the stunning landscape serving as the perfect backdrop which captures the familial spirit of both the song and film.
‘OLI MAZI (We Are All Together)’ is a feel-good anthem that serves as the ultimate souvenir of everlasting love. The rhythmic drum-laden song conveys themes of family reflected in the wildly popular “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” film franchise, in which “OLI MAZI (We Are All Together)” was penned for the third installment, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,” which opens in theaters on September 8, 2023.
Rita relished the opportunity to join forces with Diane Warren for the first collaboration between these two forces of nature in both music and film. Fellow Greek vocalist, Christos Mastoras, who Rita has previously worked with on the track, “Le Me Be,” effortlessly blends his inviting vocals with Rita’s warm, distinctive voice on the exuberant song that will leave audiences dancing in the aisles.
“Love will always save the day.”
“After our first collaboration on ‘Let Me Be,’ it’s such a great pleasure to work with Rita Wilson again on this new song for ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,’ a movie that I’m a huge fan of. ‘OLI MAZI (We Are All Together)’ is a song that I loved from the moment Rita shared it with me. I hope people love it as much as we do.” – Christos Mastoras stated
Christos Mastoras is a multi-talented frontman of the popular Greek band ΜΕLISSES and one of the best-selling male artists ever in his native Greece. With his band, he has over 100 million streams on Spotify and 600 million YouTube views, sold out 1500 shows, and received 23 music awards (10 of them for ‘Best Group’) in Greece. He has also released several solo hit singles.
“My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3”
Written and directed by Nia Vardalos, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” stars Vardalos, John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone with Lainie Kazan and Andrea Martin.
The worldwide phenomenon returns with this brand-new adventure as the Portokalos family travels to a family reunion in Greece for a heartwarming and hilarious trip full of love, twists, and turns. The film was produced by Rita Wilson, p.g.a., Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, and executive produced by Paul Brooks, Scott Niemeyer, Steven Shareshian, and Nia Vardalos.
Rita Wilson
‘Greek people are known for their love of family. OLI MAZI means ‘all together.’ The song is about bringing people together whether it’s your birth family or chosen family, being there for each other, and celebrating that love and connection. No man is a (Greek) island. (Thank you, John Donne.) We need each other. I’m excited about collaborating again with Greek artist Christos Mastoras, and to have co-written ‘OLI MAZI (We Are All Together)’ with my dear friend, the great Diane Warren.” – Rita Wilson explained
Rita Wilson has been on an unstoppable, prolific musical journey. Over the last several months, she’s released the singles, “Little Black Dress,” and “I Loved You First (Duet Version)” with Emily Shackelton. A master at marrying her passion for music and film, she also released “Til You’re Home” with Latin GRAMMY-winner, GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter, Sebastián Yatra, from the hit film, “A Man Called Otto,” which she also produced.
The song landed on the Oscar shortlist for Best Original Song and was also nominated for Best Song In A Film (Independent) at the 2022 Hollywood in Music Media Awards. Her fifth and latest album, “Rita Wilson Now & Forever: Duets” features icons including WILLIE NELSON, SMOKEY ROBINSON, JACKSON BROWNE, TIM MCGRAW, ELVIS COSTELLO, KEITH URBAN, LESLIE ODOM JR., JOSH GROBAN, VINCE GILL, AND JIMMIE ALLEN.
Rita Wilson and Christos Mastoras – “OLI MAZI (We Are All Together)”
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