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Star ⁤Academy’s⁤ Héléna⁤ Reveals Friends Feared Fame ⁤Would Change Her

Rising star Héléna, fresh off ‌the red ⁢carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, has spoken candidly ​about⁤ the anxieties her sudden fame sparked​ among those closest to her. The Belgian singer, propelled into the spotlight by Star Academy, found⁤ herself immediately immersed in a whirlwind tour schedule that ⁢distanced ‌her from‌ family and friends, prompting concerns she would be irrevocably altered by the experience.

The rapid shift from everyday ⁤life to ‌national recognition was jarring, according to Héléna. “This is the very first that I wrote in ​my ‍whole life after the Star Ac’. […] I was on tour, ⁣I ​no longer saw my friends in Belgium, my family ⁣either. And at the same⁣ time I was living something phew with the ⁢tour,” she shared. This extended absence and⁢ the pressures of a demanding career led her friends to‍ believe a fundamental change‍ was ⁣unavoidable.‌

“My friends said to themselves: ‘It is impossible that she lives all that and that she returns normal⁤ and that nothing has⁤ changed,'” Héléna recounted,⁢ explaining the⁣ disbelief expressed upon her returns home. “Whenever‌ I came back they said: ‘It’s crazy! How is ⁢it that you ‌are still the same?'”

Despite the dramatic upheaval in her career ‌and⁤ daily life, Héléna insists she has‌ remained true to herself. “Ok,my‍ career,my life,my‌ whole daily⁢ life have changed. Me, as a human being,​ I have matured, but ​I have fundamentally not changed,” she stated. “It’s stupid as a ‍sentence but that ‍means everything.I’m too happy that it is indeed the very first and that she said that.” This commitment to maintaining her core identity, even amidst extraordinary circumstances, resonates as a testament to the importance of staying grounded in the ⁢face of celebrity.

Zouk Machine‘s “Maldòn (music in the skin)” Dominates Summer Airwaves: A Look Back at the 1990 hit

In the summer of 1990, a vibrant sound captured the attention of listeners across the airwaves: “Maldòn (music in the skin)” by Zouk Machine. While its status as a quintessential summer hit is undeniable today, this infectious track faced initial rejection from record labels and radio stations. Despite these early hurdles, the song’s contagious energy, Creole lyrics, and widespread play in nightclubs quickly propelled it too conquer France.

Hailing from Guadeloupe, the female trio Zouk Machine introduced a festive and danceable zouk rhythm with an irresistible tempo. The song’s signature “Aaaah, music in the skin!” hook and its catchy refrain, blending tropical groove with domestic themes like “Clean, sweep, polish,” proved to be a winning combination. The result was a nine-week reign at Number 1 on the Top 50, exceeding one million singles sold, and securing its permanent place in the annals of summer music.

“Maldòn” stands as a true anthem of the holidays,embodying the light,solar,and dancing spirit of summer. Whether enjoyed on the beach, during an evening out, or even while tidying up at home, the song remains a powerful evocation of the season.

Desirless’s “Voyage, voyage” Remains an Enduring Global Summer Anthem

Released in 1986, Desirless’s “voyage, voyage” established itself as a global summer hit, captivating audiences with its hypnotic, poetic, and undeniably danceable qualities. The story behind this iconic track is as unique as the song itself. Claudie Fritsch, who transitioned from a career in style to singing, was given a song that had been initially offered to michel Delpech. The resulting track, infused with new wave influences, an androgynous vocal delivery, and a memorable refrain, resonated deeply with audiences across France.

With its airy rhythm and lyrics that evoke distant journeys, “Voyage, voyage” not only dominated France but also climbed European charts and found favor in Asia and the United States. Achieving Number 1 status in multiple countries and earning a gold record in France, the song became an international summer anthem, heard everywhere from beaches to clubs. To this day, “Voyage, voyage” continues to serve as an invitation to depart and escape, a staple on summer playlists worldwide.