What is your name?
My name is Elena .. Elena Matei (joking like agent 007 :)))
What is your genre of music?
It’s pop with a mix of different genres and it’s lots of fun.
Give us a little bio about you.
I was born in the Republic of Moldova and grew up partially there, enjoying real-life adventures with good and bad times. Living in a little village where I explore all farm life and learning a lot from people there, while connecting with nature and God! Was as excited as Alice in Wonderland! 🙂
What made you go into music?
I’ve actually been singing since I could remember! I’ve always connected the voice with the powerful energy of sound! I was singing all day long no matter where I was.
Who are your influences?
Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, Lara Fabian, Celine Dion, Luciano Pavarotti, and many others.
Your set to release your single “Fate,” tell us more about the single and the meaning behind the song.
Fate is about deep love and connection of two souls who seems to know each other from other life where if fate would set them apart they would fight with angels for their love.
Describe the track in two words.
Deep / soul
What was the writing and recording process like?
The process of writing of the album took 2 years! It was fun and cool, I learned a lot. Traveling from New York to Los Angeles.
Who did you work with on the single?
I work with an incredible team of Greg Shilling, Stephan Santa Teresa, and Andrea Torchia.
Will we see an EP or Album if so, what can we expect from it, and the meaning behind it.
The album is about all of my experiences translated into music over the years. Some of them are emotional and some funny.
What else can we expect in 2024?
A lot of new music!
Where do you see yourself now in 5 Years?
Young, beautiful, and happy! I’m superstitious! :))
What quote or saying do you always stick by?
Never say never.
Do you have social media accounts so your fans can follow you?
Yes sure! Instagram Elena___matei (3 underscores) and TikTok are the same.
