There’s a quiet intensity to “Cigarette” by Tippi Brooklyn that lingers long after the final note. Rooted in the simplicity of acoustic folk, the song opens with just Tippi and her guitar, drawing you into a space that feels raw and deeply personal. Her voice is haunting and soft, almost fragile at first, as if revealing something not easily spoken out loud.
Then the chorus arrives, and everything shifts. A soulful, heavy electric guitar steps in and brings the track to life. The sound grows without losing its emotional core. The intimacy remains, but the energy builds in a way that feels natural and necessary.
“Cigarette” is lighthearted in concept but emotionally layered. Written after the end of a relationship, it revisits the small, strange detail of a partner always walking away mid-conflict with the excuse of needing a cigarette. Tippi turns that detail into something bigger, using it as a lens to process the humor, hurt, and clarity that come with looking back.
As her debut single, it introduces her as an artist unafraid to sit with discomfort and shape it into something quietly powerful. Drawing from influences like Ethel Cain and Gracie Abrams, Tippi Brooklyn brings her own voice to the indie-folk space—one that feels both familiar and new. “Cigarette” is a strong first step. Keep an ear out for what comes next.
Written by Taylor Berry
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