Bella Rios is an up-and-coming 18-year-old singer-songwriter and musician. After a two-year hiatus, she returns with an attractive music video for her “Bitter” single, which reflects the image of a young artist coming into her own, finding confidence, strength, and a newfound sense of self along the way.

“‘Bitter’ marks the beginning of a series of releases that I feel demonstrate and introduce the world to my most honest musical style. This song, in particular, introduces a side of myself that rarely surfaces in my daily life. Also, it introduces a confidence in my power, an awareness of what I can’t control, and the continued journey of self-acceptance.” — Bella Rios explained

Bella Rios already has a musical past life. She has performed with professional children’s choirs and received classical training in voice and piano. After years of exclusively performing covers, she spent her high school years releasing rock-leaning originals. Also, her music is inspired by the classic records she was raised on.

Bella Rios’s diverse musical background did however lead to a bit of an artistic identity crisis. This dilemma inspired her to attempt songwriting in every imaginable genre, and her songs are successful products of that process.

During the quarantine, Bella spent months reimagining, reinventing, redefining, and reclaiming her identity both inwardly and artistically. However, this long and arduous process was well worth it because it led her to discover her sound and genuine artistic identity.

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