โI CUT OUT NICOTINE AND I DONโT LIKE BRANDYโ by Hellena grabs you from the very first note and doesnโt let go. The moment she starts singing, itโs like stepping into a dream, her voice is soft yet rich, thick yet airy, moving effortlessly through ranges like itโs second nature. The vocal makes you stop mid-sip of your drink, eyebrows raised, thinking, damn, okay. And if you love the way Lana Del Rey turns simple lines into pure hypnosis with a similarly effortless range, Hellena is about to be your new obsession.
The shimmering guitar chords in the background add an ethereal glow, while the steady, engaging beats build momentum, making this track equal parts mesmerizing and danceable. The Greek parts has slipping into the her gnarly, breathy head voice again, which s straight-up intoxicating. Itโs got that sultry, spellbinding effect that makes you want to close your eyes and get lost in the sound. It doesnโt just blend East and Westโit seduces them into one seamless vibe.
And then thereโs the outro. Those sexy, pulsing beats are an instant mood shift. If youโre not pulling off the smoothest, most dramatic moves under imaginary neon lights by the end of this song, youโre doing it wrong. Itโs got that effortless cool, that slow-burning confidence that makes you want to move, even if itโs just a subtle sway while pretending youโre in a Greek indie film.
And letโs not forget the DIY music video is an absolute treat. Hellena looks radiant, just surfing through gorgeous Greek landscapes nonchalantly. The whole thing feels raw yet cinematic, personal yet grand.
This is a full-on experience. Hellena is crafting sonic mythology, and โI CUT OUT NICOTINE AND I DONโT LIKE BRANDYโ is a chapter you need to hear.
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Review by: Naomi Joan