Biography
Emmy-winning, two-time Emmy nominated, Billboard chart-topping artists, composers, songwriters, and producers of legendary "Toss A Coin To Your Witcher," Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli have shaped the musical soundscape of some of the most commercially successful television franchises in recent years, consistently delivering hits that resonate with fans and critics worldwide. The duo's groundbreaking work on Netflix's global phenomenon One Piece earned them an Emmy win for Best Original Song ("My Sails Are Set"), along with two Emmy nominations, including Best Music Direction & Composition, and an IFMCA International Film Music Critics Association nomination for Best Original Score for Television. Alongside crafting the unique and vibrant musical universe for the series, they penned and produced the viral anthem, "My Sails Are Set," feat. the ethereal voice of Norwegian art-pop superstar Aurora. With over 300 million worldwide streams, the One Piece soundtrack is a musical odyssey that spans a kaleidoscope of genres from songs to fiery flamenco guitar featuring guitar virtuoso Marcin, hip-hop to big band jazz funk fusion, folk to circus, and rap to epic swashbuckling orchestra.
Previously, the duo made waves with their mega-hit "Toss A Coin To Your Witcher" from the blockbuster series The Witcher. The song soared to No. 1 on Billboard's Rock Song Sales chart, No. 8 on Billboard's Hot Rock Songs chart, and broke into The Billboard 200. Its impact extended far beyond chart dominance. "Toss A Coin" became a cultural phenomenon and viral sensation, sparkling endless online tributes and even finding a playful home in Tesla's software, where drivers can replace the car horn with the song's iconic chorus. S&G's soundtrack album charted on Billboard's Top 20 Current Albums, Top 20 Album Sales, Top 10 Soundtrack Albums, and rose to No. 1 on iTunes in every major territory worldwide, amassing over half a billion album streams.
S&G inked a record deal with Sony Music for their long-awaited album A Mighty Heart Beating Like A Drum. The duo enjoys collaborating with a diverse range of artists across various musical spectrums, and their album features an impressive lineup of guest artists: Grammy winning Serj Tankian (System of a Down), DL (Bad Wolves), heavy metal soprano Tarja (Nightwish), Sophia James, and Marcin.
Upcoming for S&G is the eagerly awaited Red Sonja reboot based on the beloved Marvel comic book icon, promising to bring the duo's signature epic sound to the legendary She-Devil with a Sword.
S&G brought their signature sound to the sensational NBC drama The Thing About Pam starring Oscar winner Renée Zellweger, Matthew Weiner's drama The Romanoffs featuring a star-studded cast: Christina Hendricks, Isabelle Huppert, Aaron Eckhart, Amanda Peet, and Diane Lane; Blumhouse's Sacred Lies starring Juliette Lewis; Paramount's gripping adaptation of Stephen King's The Mist; among other standout series and films.
S&G are dedicated storytellers, weaving narratives that resonate with millions of hearts worldwide through their passionate approach to each individual score or song, bringing characters and worlds to life in unforgettable ways.
