Mimi Mercedez reveals speed consumption behind her hit Cleopatra!

Milena Jankovic, alias Mimi Mercedez, spricht über Drogenkonsum und ihre musikalische Entwicklung im Podcast „Ispod nule“.
Milena Jankovic, alias Mimi Mercedez, talks about drug use and her musical development in the podcast "Isspod Nule". (Symbolbild/DNAT)

Mimi Mercedez reveals speed consumption behind her hit Cleopatra!

Club Branka Blek Rouz, Serbien - The Serbian rapper Milena Jankovic, better known as Mimi Mercedez, recently spoke openly about her drug use in a podcast conversation. Known for her provocative texts, she is a controversial figure in the music scene and has caused a stir with her hit "Kleopatra". This history of origin is anything but ordinary: the song was written with friends during a card game session, in which speed was consumed to extend the game nights, as Kosmo.

Mimi Mercedez was not always the successful artist she is today. Before her music career, she worked as a stript dancer in the club of the renowned dancer and choreographer Branka Blek Rouz. At the age of just 18, she took up this activity to finance her musical ambitions. Blek Rouz remembers her student at the time and emphasizes that Mimi was responsible in the club during her short time and did not consume alcohol or drugs. "We only accept normal and responsible girls in our club," said Blek Rouz in an interview with Mondo.

strict rules and an ascent in the music scene

Branka Blek Rouz, who enforced strict rules in her club, Mimi's mother assured that her daughter was more securely in her dance school than elsewhere. These personal connections played an important role in Mimi's development. During her time as a dancer, she took the opportunity to work on her lyrics at the same time. The moments when she played and wrote with friends shaped her creative career. "I express extreme scenarios and dramatic moments with my texts," said Mimi.

The topic of drug use in music is not new and can be found not only in Mimis works, but also in many other pop songs. However, the discussion about the influence of such songs on the youth is becoming increasingly important. According to [prisma hannover] (https://www.prismahannover.de/seminare/popkultur-trbst- drug consumption-on-die-jugend/), the drug glorification in music as part of modern pop culture is viewed, which can have both positive and negative consequences for young people. The influence of music on social behavior and the formation of value is treated in series of seminars and offers the participants the opportunity to reflect.

A look into the future

How Mimi Mercedez will continue to design her way in music remains to be seen. With her open communication on the darker sides of the music scene, she shows that access to drugs and dealing with them is a deeply rooted topic in culture. The persistent influence of drugs in songs seems to be addressed both artistic freedom and social risks and calls on the audience to think about which messages are conveyed in pop culture.

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