Five Minutes With: Montréal Pop-Rap Musician Ms. Bella

Ms. Bella is a producer, dancer, content creator and musical artist in the French-speaking Pop-Rap genre. It is under the record label PlumOdisQ that continually produces musical pieces with the help of artistic director Sonny Black (Corneille, Barnev, Kmaro, Dubmatik but also Muzion).

Her music features sounds that pair catchy Pop melodies with danceable Hip-Hop styles. And it is as a content creator that Ms. Bella never stops providing us with highly choreographed performances on her own tracks.

She is mainly inspired by Médric Filion (Révolution-Season 5 with the SWITCH troupe) who performs Street Jazz. Bobby Phu (Revolution Season 2 & Season 3) shows us a side of Male Hip Hop. Or, Gabrielle O’hara (Top 5 – Dance to win) – specialist in Lady’s Style.

Ms. Bella

Name:

Ms. Bella

Genre:

French Pop-Rap

Founded:

I went officially to that genre and under the name of Ms. Bella in 2021. But I have been releasing projects in the industry since 2017 under the name of Angee Wings.

# of Albums:

I released 2 EPs.

Latest Album:

The latest EP is called Viens danser – it’s an urban Pop project in collaboration with Sonny black productions (who worked with many including Corneille, Marc-Antoine, Kmaro or also Dubmatik)

Latest Single:

Bang Bang. A Pop-rap single

Latest Video:

Favourite musician growing up:

When I was a kid, I was such a fan of Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Janet Jackson, Vanessa Paradis, and Jlo but also the Spice Girls (when I was around 10) then I switched to Destiny’s Child.

Favourite musician now:

Through the years, I became a good fan of Beyonce Knowles’s performances, I also like Ciara’s talent – I still like Missy Elliott’s craft.

Guilty pleasure song:

I had a lot actually but for now, I will name 3 :

– Normani – Wild side
– Troi Boy : Do you
– Koriass : Cinq à Sept

Favourite local musician:

Koriass, Fouki, DJ Poirier, Sarahmée but also Naomi, Waahli, Laurence Nerbonne.

EP or LP:

I love making and listening EPs (from others or mine either)! They’re short and sweet!

Early bird or night owl:

I’m getting unpurposely more and more an early bird

Road or studio:

STUDIO! I love the feeling of songs in the making! Writing, recording, correcting, teamwork etc… It’s satisfying and therapeutic.

Any shows or albums coming up?

My last single just came out! And stay tuned on my Instagram account, lots of visuals are coming!

Where can we follow you?

Most definitely on Instagram where you can see right on time my content creation and my song releases. You can also reach me out.
I also exhibit my craft on my website.

My releases are all available on any music digital platforms: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Deezer etc…

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Rapid Fire Local Questions:

What is your favourite local restaurant?

Right now, Burger Fiancé at 417 Notre-Dame Ouest Street

What is your favourite street in your city and why?

I love hitting the road by foot on St Antoine Street (from Rene Lévesque ouest boulevard to Champ-de-Mars Station) during the weekend summer around 7 pm. Quitely when the sun starts to fall down. Amazing, not that much noise!

What is your favourite park in your city and why?

Guido-Nincheri park – at the crossing of Pie IX Boulevard and Sherbrooke East. Always clean and a great spot to chill.

What is your favourite music venue in your city?

Francofolies de Montréal and festival de Musique et Mode design – You can guess : Quartier des spectacles (Place des Arts station).

What is your favourite music store in your city?

Les disquaires SUNRISE at place Versailles – love their announcement displays!