I Work Hard & I Pave My Way

Interview with Helium

INTERVIEW WITH

by Ali All

HELIUM — Guadeloupean artist and producer | Photo by Kennen Graph

“LOVE, LIFE É LESPWI”

“Be yourself in all circumstances & do not disguise yourself to please others.”

FIRST ALBUM

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“I dreamed of the stage and I understood that an album could lead me there, I am still on the path, I dove into it without thinking too much, I love to learn and surpass myself, so I am served.”

INSPIRATION

“I draw my inspiration from my mind and my heart above all, and I am an observer… you learn a lot from your peers.”

THE FLOWER OF EVIL

It’s a title that has followed me for a long time. I had the opportunity to record it in Havana when I was 25 and I was just discovering my voice. In fact, I am still discovering it..

HELIUM— The Flower Of Evil

It was important for me to return to Havana to shoot these images under my label Kemet Karibeans Music to deliver a bit of my story to the public. I take this opportunity to salute the wonderful team that contributed to this beautiful achievement: Gaëlle Gimer, Zandolywood & Mis’ko.

You chose Cuba to shoot the video. A crush?

Yes definitely.

Cuba: The starting point of the album

2008 with the Kreyol label (recordings of the tracks “ou Pati”, “Esperanza”, La fleur du mal)
Return in 2017 to shoot the video for “la fleur du mal”

I always say that I was born for the second time in 2008 in Havana. I invite you to discover this people, their humility, their history, and their island Hasta Siempre!!!