| 'I was given loads
of creative freedom and they encouraged me to write
songs about whatever my inspiration was at the time.
They took me into their group and we ended up with
an amazing album; I owe them a lot and will always
be grateful to them for believing in me.’
The group disbanded in 2004 but Hellé is
still rocking on: moving to Newcastle, writing more
songs and still determined to find another collaborator.
Since meeting a very talented pianist, Jonathan,
Hellé is now working towards a ‘Metropolitan
Soul’ genre and a new direction: ‘’I am a Singer
of Songs’ is an album that I love with all my heart
but I’m moving towards a softer, more sublimely
soulful album.’
Concentrating on fusing classic jazz and soul elements
with the hip-hop philosophy of hard-hitting lyrics
and beat experimentation, Hellé plans to
concoct some magical, modern soul music for this
generation.
The music that you will here from Hellé
in the future will be a true reflection of her style:
60’s soul melodies, the ballsy lyrical content of
the head-strong 80’s and a big leap into experimental
instrumentalisation.
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