Ukrainian singer Anastasia Prykhodko has spoken out sharply about Olia Polyakova’s new songs and stage experiments. The artist believes that her colleague changes her musical style too often in an attempt to keep up with current trends, and is consequently gradually losing her own creative individuality. In an interview with journalist Natalia Vlaschenko, Prykhodko described Polyakova’s new repertoire as «drunken street music», and also stated that her work used to be far more interesting. At the same time, the singer acknowledged her colleague’s talent and artistry and wished her every success.
Prikhodko spoke out strongly about Polyakova’s new songs
During a conversation with Natalia Vlaschenko and Anastasia Prykhodko were asked to assess the current musical trend Oli Polyakova. The singer’s response was rather sharp. She stated that she did not approve of her colleague’s recent experiments with chanson and other styles.
«Olya, don’t take this the wrong way, but she’s just a drunken street urchin. I don’t understand why she’s fallen so far,» said Prykhodko.
According to the singer, previously Polyakova She had a distinctive musical style, but of late she has been changing her artistic direction far too often. Prikhodko suggested that the new songs might be a form of protest of sorts, but noted that, personally, she does not like such experiments.
«She’s lost herself»: what exactly does the singer dislike?
What raises the most questions for Prykhodko is the constant shift in musical genres. She noted that Polyakova moves from lyrical compositions to chanson, and then takes on a completely different stage persona. In the artist’s view, the desire to adapt to the tastes of different audiences can lead to a loss of one’s own creative style.
Prykhodko emphasised that it is important for her to remain true to her artistic vision, even if this does not always align with current trends. In her view, this is precisely the approach that other artists should also adopt.
That said, she does not dispute Polyakova’s professional abilities. On the contrary, Prykhodko pointed out that her colleague has enough talent and artistry to develop her own musical style without constantly changing her image.
Despite the criticism, Prykhodko wished Polyakova every success
Towards the end of the discussion, Anastasia Prykhodko softened her tone and wished Olia Polyakova every success in finding the creative style in which she would feel most at home. The singer’s comments related primarily to her colleague’s music and stage persona, rather than her professional abilities.
