The Real-Life Hannah Montana: Harvard-Berklee Student and Pop Sensation Cybèle Drops “In Another Life,” Her First Ballad off Debut Album Paradise
Genre(s): Pop ballad/R&B/Cinematic pop
Similar artists: Raye, Dua Lipa, Beyoncé, SZA, Sabrina Carpenter
Harvard-Berklee student by day, global pop sensation by night, Cybèle is the French-Chinese-American artist earning her title as the real-life Hannah Montana.
She now unveils “In Another Life,” the first ballad from her debut album Paradise, set for release in January 2026. A sweeping love song filled with lush jazz harmonies, cinematic strings, and timeless soul, the track captures the spark of love at first sight, that instant, unshakable connection with someone who feels strangely familiar.
Written during a pivotal break from college, the song was born in a moment of creative surrender. One night, after looping Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, Cybèle imagined Michael himself sitting beside her, not as a legend, but as a muse.
“It started as a love song to someone from another lifetime,” she says. “But it quickly became something deeper. It’s about being seen, soul to soul.”
For every hopeless romantic who still believes in destiny, this one’s for you.
Cybèle has performed on legendary stages including The Apollo, The Mint LA, Staples Center, and the Clive Davis Theater. She has sung for Motown founder Berry Gordy, performed for the New York Mayor’s Office, and received the “Shining Star” Award from Earth, Wind & Fire’s Larry Dunn. Her original work has been commissioned by the American Cancer Society and Stanford University, and her voice has been featured on Capitol Hill and in global campaigns for Prada Beauty, the Super Bowl, and DreamWorks. With over 175K followers and millions of views, Cybèle is quickly becoming one of pop’s most magnetic new voices.
About Cybèle:
Cybèle is a 22-year-old French-Chinese-American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose work blends cinematic pop, soul, and disco with emotionally rich storytelling. Raised in Paris, Beijing, and Los Angeles, she creates music that feels like film: dramatic, elegant, and deeply felt.
A graduate of Harvard and a master’s candidate at Berklee College of Music, Cybèle began performing on global stages from a young age. While living in China, she was chosen to sing a solo on one of the most-watched television programs in the world. In the US, she has graced the stages of iconic venues including the Apollo Theater, The Mint LA, MSG Summer Session, and the Clive Davis Theater.
Her upcoming debut album Paradise is a bold and emotional journey into self-reclamation, creative power, and soul-level connection. The nine original tracks were all written or co-written by Cybèle and brought to life with the help of Grammy-winning producers and collaborators who have worked with industry greats such as Chris Brown and Toni Braxton.
