CIGARETTE LOVER | SINGLE RELEASE
A FEARLESS TALENT WHO ENTICES US WITH HER FRESH, BOUNDARY-PUSHING TAKE ON DARK GLAMOUR, CLEO ALEXANDRA CONSISTENTLY SETS THE POP MUSIC SCENE ALIGHT". Australian rising star Cleo Alexandra shares captivating production "Cigarette Lover," rooted in her signature blend of raw realism and rocking ferocity. With a sultry yet bold sound that transforms lush melodies into powerful soundscapes, Alexandra's soaring vocals float over hypnotic beats to tap into a liberating creative experience.
The alluring anthem is accompanied by creative visuals crafted with Kaiber Al, weaving a vivid storyline of a murderous villain known as the Cigarette Lover who is on the run from the police after escaping from prison. Delivering cathartic yet tongue- in-cheek narrative of "being in your villain era" as you push forward and away from a toxic relationship, the empowering offering is elevated by the flashy and vibrant music video, encapsulating the futuristic, Al- led era in music. Bringing to life the fictional story of a murderous villain, known colloquially as the Cigarette Lover, we follow as they are on the run from police, after escaping from prison.
Written by Cleo, and produced by JJ Farris, 'Cigarette Lover' sees as always, Cleo's vocals totally on point, full and powerful, as she sings of the murderer who leaves a trail of death in her wake. The music video, which was edited by Cleo herself, is an interesting take, with flashy visuals accompanying the captivating lyrics, of "news footage", police chases, and a guitarist letting rip. Cigarette Lover is an emotive and intense track that showcases drive and ambition on the part of Cleo Alexandra. The dynamic between the vocals and guitars pushes each to an entirely higher plateau, while the bit of blues riffs that play at the top of the track provide further depth to an already complex instrumentation.
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CIGARETTE LOVER AI MUSIC VIDEO VISUAL REFERENCES
CREATING A VILLAIN
CIGARETTE LOVER
IN MEMORY OF OUR FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE DAVID CHACKLER WHO SADLY PASSED AWAY DURING THE RELEASE OF CIGARETTE LOVER. DAVID MY MENTOR AND FRIEND YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED. David Saul Chackler was an American music and film executive. He was best known for launching the careers of several artists, including Queen, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, and 2 Live Crew
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CIGARETTE LOVER
PRESS PHOTOS
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG & MUSIC VIDEO
CLEO IN LONDON, ENGLAND
'CIGARETTE LOVER' DELIVERS THE STORY OF A PIVOTAL TIME IN MY LIFE WHEN I MOVED 10 THOUSAND MILES FROM AUSTRALIA TO ENGLAND. MY PURSUIT OF LOVE AND MUSIC ENDED IN HEART BREAK AS AN UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP DYNAMIC FORCED ME TO TAKE FLIGHT BACK TO AUSTRALIA.
I HAVE NEVER FEARED FOR MY LIFE LIKE THAT BEFORE. I WAS FORCED TO LEAVE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AFTER MY PARTNER WHO WAS DEALING WITH SUBSTANCE ISSUES AT THE TIME TURNED AGAINST ME. I WAS ON MY OWN WITH ALL MY FRIENDS & FAMILY BACK HOME IN AUSTRALIA. I'D HELPED HIM THROUGH SO MUCH BUT NOW HE WAS TURNING AGAINST ME. HE WAS TRYING TO MAKE ME THE VILLAIN OF HIS STORY SO HE COULD GO BACK TO HIS OLD WAYS. HE HAD NOW GONE TO FAR AND THERE WAS NO GOING BACK.
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WATCH THE CIGARETTE LOVER MUSIC VIDEO INSPIRED BY IT ALL
THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR CIGARETTE LOVER FEATURES MANY PERSONAL ELEMENTS FROM MY TIME IN ENGLAND. FROM TEXTS AND DIARY ENTRIES. TO FLASHES OF VIDEOS AND IMAGES TAKEN FROM MY TIME THERE. THIS IS PROBABLY MY MOST PERSONAL MUSIC VIDEO YET.
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CIGARETTE LOVER MUSIC VIDEO OUTFIT BREAKDOWN
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I WAS UNABLE TO GET THE TIME OR MONEY TO COLLECT ALL MY POSSESSIONS, SOME OF WHICH HELD SENTIMENTAL VALUE. AS A RESULT I WAS FORCED TO LEAVE WITH ONLY A SUITCASE OF CLOTHES. IT TOOK YEARS TO GET MYSELF BACK ON MY FEET. I NEVER TRULY REALIZED HOW POISONOUS THE WHOLE SITUATION WAS TILL I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH P.T.S.D AND DEPRESSION AFTER SUFFERING SEVERE PANIC ATTACKS ON MY RETURN HOME TO AUSTRALIA.
I AM THANKFUL EVERYDAY THAT I WAS ABLE TO GET AWAY FROM THAT AWFUL SITUATION AND THE PEOPLE WHO ENABLED IT. IT WAS HELL. NOW I AM HEALED AND FREE AND THAT IS THE STATE OF MIND i WAS IN WHEN I WROTE CIGARETTE LOVER. POISONOUS LIKE A CIGARETTE, 'CIGARETTE LOVER' IS A CATHARTIC ANTHEM TO SING AT THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS AS YOU PUSH FORWARD AND AWAY FROM A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP. SEEING HOW YOU HAVE OVERCOME IT'S PITFALLS.
"Cigarette Lover is an emotive and intense track that showcases drive and ambition on the part of Cleo Alexandra. The dynamic between the vocals and guitars pushes each to an entirely higher plateau, while the bit of blues riffs that play at the top of the track provide further depth to an already complex instrumentation. With all parts working so well in tandem, it’s not surprising that Cigarette Lover will stick around in listeners minds and hearts long after the effort ceases to play. Check out the video for Cleo Alexandra’s latest and let us know what you think about the track. We’re all in"
CIGARETTE LOVER OUTFIT & MAKEUP VISUAL REFERENCES
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CREATING A DARK, 80'S, FEMININE, VIBE ALL WRAPPED UP IN BLACK SILK SHEETS
CREATING THE SONG CIGARETTE LOVER
THE CIGARETTE LOVER PRO TOOL STEMS
J.J FARRIS THE PRODUCER OF CIGARETTE LOVER SHOWING ME THE BREAK DOWN OF THE CIGARETTE LOVER STEMS
CIGARETTE LOVER LYRICS
LYRICS WRITTEN BY CLEO ALEXANDRA
PRODUCED BY J.J FARRIS
'Cigarette LOVER' DELIVERS THE STORY OF A PIVOTAL TIME IN MY LIFE WHEN I MOVED 10 THOUSAND MILES FROM AUSTRALIA TO ENGLAND. My PURSUIT OF LOVE AND MUSIC ENDED IN HEART BREAK AS AN UNHEALTHY relationship DYNAMIC FORCED me TO TAKE FLIGHT BACK TO AUSTRALIA.
I HAVE NEVER FEARED FOR MY LIFE LIKE THAT BEFORE. i WAS FORCED TO LEAVE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AFTER MY PARTNER WHO WAS DEALING WITH SUBSTANCE ISSUES AT THE TIME TURNED AGAINST ME. I WAS ON MY OWN WITH ALL MY FRIENDS & FAMILY BACK HOME IN AUSTRALIA. I'd HELPED HIM THROUGH SO MUCH but NOW HE WAS TURNING AGAINST ME. he WAS TRYING TO MAKE ME THE VILLAIN OF HIS STORY SO HE COULD GO BACK TO HIS OLD WAYS. HE HAD NOW GONE TO FAR AND THERE WAS NO GOING BACK.
i WAS UNABLE TO GET THE TIME OR MONEY TO COLLECT ALL MY POSSESSIONS, SOME OF WHICH HELD SENTIMENTAL VALUE. AS A RESULT I WAS FORCED TO LEAVE WITH ONLY A SUITCASE OF CLOTHES. IT TOOK YEARS TO GET MYSELF BACK ON MY FEET. I NEVER TRULY REALIZED HOW POISONOUS THE WHOLE SITUATION WAS TILL I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PTSD AND DEPRESSION AFTER SUFFERING SEVERE PANIC ATTACKS ON MY RETURN HOME TO AUSTRALIA.
I AM THANKFUL EVERYDAY THAT I WAS ABLE TO GET AWAY FROM THAT AWFUL SITUATION AND THE PEOPLE WHO ENABLED IT. IT WAS HELL. NOW I AM HEALED AND FREE AND THAT IS THE STATE OF MIND i WAS IN WHEN I WROTE CIAGRETTE LOVER. POSINIOUS LIKE A CIGARETTE, 'CIGARETTE LOVER' IS A cathartic ANTHEM TO SING AT THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS as you push forward and away from a toxic relationship, SEEING HOW YOU HAVE OVERCOME IT'S PITFALLS.
"Cigarette Lover is an emotive and intense track that showcases drive and ambition on the part of Cleo Alexandra. The dynamic between the vocals and guitars pushes each to an entirely higher plateau, while the bit of blues riffs that play at the top of the track provide further depth to an already complex instrumentation. With all parts working so well in tandem, it’s not surprising that Cigarette Lover will stick around in listeners minds and hearts long after the effort ceases to play. Check out the video for Cleo Alexandra’s latest and let us know what you think about the track. We’re all in"
'Cigarette LOVER' DELIVERS THE STORY OF A PIVOTAL TIME IN MY LIFE WHEN I MOVED 10 THOUSAND MILES FROM AUSTRALIA TO ENGLAND. My PURSUIT OF LOVE AND MUSIC ENDED IN HEART BREAK AS AN UNHEALTHY relationship DYNAMIC FORCED me TO TAKE FLIGHT BACK TO AUSTRALIA.
I HAVE NEVER FEARED FOR MY LIFE LIKE THAT BEFORE. i WAS FORCED TO LEAVE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AFTER MY PARTNER WHO WAS DEALING WITH SUBSTANCE ISSUES AT THE TIME TURNED AGAINST ME. I WAS ON MY OWN WITH ALL MY FRIENDS & FAMILY BACK HOME IN AUSTRALIA. I'd HELPED HIM THROUGH SO MUCH but NOW HE WAS TURNING AGAINST ME. he WAS TRYING TO MAKE ME THE VILLAIN OF HIS STORY SO HE COULD GO BACK TO HIS OLD WAYS. HE HAD NOW GONE TO FAR AND THERE WAS NO GOING BACK.
i WAS UNABLE TO GET THE TIME OR MONEY TO COLLECT ALL MY POSSESSIONS, SOME OF WHICH HELD SENTIMENTAL VALUE. AS A RESULT I WAS FORCED TO LEAVE WITH ONLY A SUITCASE OF CLOTHES. IT TOOK YEARS TO GET MYSELF BACK ON MY FEET. I NEVER TRULY REALIZED HOW POISONOUS THE WHOLE SITUATION WAS TILL I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PTSD AND DEPRESSION AFTER SUFFERING SEVERE PANIC ATTACKS ON MY RETURN HOME TO AUSTRALIA.
I AM THANKFUL EVERYDAY THAT I WAS ABLE TO GET AWAY FROM THAT AWFUL SITUATION AND THE PEOPLE WHO ENABLED IT. IT WAS HELL. NOW I AM HEALED AND FREE AND THAT IS THE STATE OF MIND i WAS IN WHEN I WROTE CIAGRETTE LOVER. POSINIOUS LIKE A CIGARETTE, 'CIGARETTE LOVER' IS A cathartic ANTHEM TO SING AT THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS as you push forward and away from a toxic relationship, SEEING HOW YOU HAVE OVERCOME IT'S PITFALLS.
"Cigarette Lover is an emotive and intense track that showcases drive and ambition on the part of Cleo Alexandra. The dynamic between the vocals and guitars pushes each to an entirely higher plateau, while the bit of blues riffs that play at the top of the track provide further depth to an already complex instrumentation. With all parts working so well in tandem, it’s not surprising that Cigarette Lover will stick around in listeners minds and hearts long after the effort ceases to play. Check out the video for Cleo Alexandra’s latest and let us know what you think about the track. We’re all in"
CIGARETTE LOVER CALIBEATS REMIX
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CIGARETTE LOVER HANDWRITTEN LYRICS
THE REAL STORY BEHIND CIGARETTE LOVER
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