With her latest single, “Cigarette,” singer-songwriter Katie Belle delivers a sultry, emotionally-charged ballad that lingers like smoke in the air. It’s a song soaked in longing, vulnerability, and undeniable chemistry—an intimate look at a relationship that refuses to fade, no matter how much time has passed.
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Recorded in Fabio Campedelli’s Los Angeles studio, the production is rich yet restrained, giving Belle’s airy, aching vocals the space they need to cut through. There’s a nostalgic haze to the arrangement—a mix of dreamy guitar tones and moody rhythms that frame the track like a faded photograph. Fabio’s touch on the production enhances the emotional weight without overpowering the storytelling.
The lyrics cleverly tie the metaphor of a cigarette to a love that’s both addictive and damaging:
“Just another old vice like smoking cigarettes… hold me to your lips, kiss me like you need it.”
It’s intimate, raw, and laced with confessional urgency. The chorus glows with poetic desperation:
“Light me up, we’ll burn together, come and take a hit.”
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“Cigarette” marks a bold step forward in Katie’s artistry—confident, sensuous, and hauntingly relatable. With a growing Southeast fanbase and momentum from performances like Virginia Highlands Porchfest, Katie Belle is burning brighter than ever.
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