Boasting a long and eclectic career in music, Hellena’s artistry has always been rather hypnotising. Taking cues from her Greek roots as well as more international and Western elements, the talented songstress has recently taken a rather fierce and more resilient path, both in sonic and lyrical terms. ‘I CUT OUT NICOTINE AND I DON’T LIKE BRANDY’ is the perfect evidence of that, a dynamic and elegant piece stuck between nostalgia and futurism.
Built on an intoxicating and Eastern-flavoured blend of acoustic guitars and electronic tones, the record gives Hellena’s nuanced and evocative vocals a perfect platform, taking the listeners on a journey of resilience, independence and personal boundaries. Expressing herself both in English and Greek, the rising creative crafts a piece that’s inherently European, and likely to appeal to a wide audience.
Overall, we appreciate the project’s artistic imprint, firmly navigating tradition with contemporary flair. Delving into the inspiration behind the single, Hellena explains: “It explores the journey of growing up and recognizing that while we often look up to our parents or caregivers, their influence isn’t always healthy. It’s about breaking free from the patterns that have held me back for too long.”
Recommended! Catch the music video for ‘I CUT OUT NICOTINE AND I DON’T LIKE BRANDY’ on YouTube:
