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Bella Lainez
Hang with Monmouth University Senior, Bella Lainez, as she dives into all things music! As a radio broadcasting major, Bella has developed a passion for all genres of music and wants to share with the world!
hi! welcome back! hope you're having a great summer, this episode centers around the amazing collab that is Walk This Way - Aerosmith and Run DMC. I talk about how the song came to be, the aftermath, other Hip Hop and Rock collabs, why the mixing of these two genres works, and tune in to hear my thoughts on where we are now! xoxo Bella
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hi! anddd we're back to super bowl halftime performance recaps! We've picked back up at Justin Timberlake's 2018 Halftime Show at Super bowl LII in Minnesota with a Prince tribute, the Trolls soundtrack, and Super bowl Selfies! Tune in to find out how this changed my ranking! xox B
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go ny, go ny go! quick pivot from superbowl halftime performaces to the NBA finals - tune in to hear some of the best NYC/NY Knicks victory anthems I've heard so far....KNICKS IN 5!
hi! in this episode I recap my thoughts about Maroon 5's Halfime Performance at Super Bowl LIII featuring Travis Scott, Big Boi, and Spongebob after rewatching and doing a little deep dive into what was going on with the NFL that year. tune in to hear where this stands in my ranking! xoxox B
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hi! it's finally here - the episode on Gucci Mane's Episodes! I go over my thoughts on both the album and memior, tell the story of how I met Gucci Mane at his book signing, and talk about the latest pop culture news involving him. tune in to find out! xoxo Bella
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hi hi! in this episode I recap my (new) thoughts about Shakira and JLo's Halfime Performance at Super Bowl LIV after rewatching. tune in to hear where this now stands in my ranking! xoxox B
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hi! I ended up with major coachella fomo so I watched the full weekend two sets for all three headliners...tune in to hear my thoughts!
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hi hi welcome back! in today's episode we revist The Weeknd's Halftime performance a Super Bowl LV...tune in to hear my thoughts five years later! xoxo B
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hi! i just watched the 20th Hannah-versary and omg, the nostalgia!! tune into this episode, to recap my thoughts post viewing the Disney+ special, and my fave Hannah Montana songs of all time. Xoxo B
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hi hi!! in this episode, i'm watching bad bunny's halftime show (for like the 50th time) and going through/feeling all the things all over again. tune in to hear my thoughts! xoxo
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back with a mini episode re-watching and recapping Superbowl LVI's massive lineup of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, and Eminem with surprise guest 50 Cent. tune in to heear my thoughts!
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back with part THREE! let's wrap this up!! in this final episode of my three part series I'm going through the last chunk of my 2025 playlist - where I house all my favorite albums/songs of the year - and highlighting some that I'd highly recommend checking out! that's finally all folks, we made it xoxox
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YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGO7g24GbSc&t=6s
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back with part TWO! in this episode I'm going through my 2025 playlist - where I house all my favorite albums/songs of the year - and highlighting some that I'd highly recommend checking out! stay tuned for part three coming soon xoxox
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hey hey! happy new year!! in this episode I'm going through my 2025 playlist - where I house all of my favorite albums/songs of the year - and highlighting some of my favorites that I'd highly recommend! this takes me quite a bit (the playlist was a long one), so here's part ONE of THREE!
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happy new year! while i work on editing my 2025 recap episode here's a quick mini recap on Snoop Dogg's 2025 Christmas Halftime Netflix Special featurin Huntr/x, Lainey Wilson, and Andrea and Matteo Bocelli. tune in to hear my thoughts!
In this final mini episode of 2025, I revist Rihanna's halftime performance at superbowl LVII in 2023 (three years ago omg!) tune in to see if my opinion changed from my live episodes and where this compares next to the past few I've recapped!
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hi! happy late thanksgiving! merry christmas! happy hanukkah! happy kwanza! happy holidays!! my gift to you is another (long) mini episode recapping beyonce's christmas bowl from last year's christmas day nfl game! there's so much to reflect and learn from this performance so tune in to hear my thoughts and takeaways!
hey hey! welcome back! in this episode i walk you through Rauw Alejandro's Cosa Nuestra: Capitulo 0, the prequel to 2024's Cosa Nuestra. My faves, my reaction and predictions? all here for you to tune in to!
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hi! welcome back! today we're doing a little reaction episode to the 2026 Grammy Nominations that were released Friday Nov 7th. Tune in to see what I think!
apologies for any mispronunciation
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hi! back to back minis while i get over a cold....and as you know we're going back through past Superbowl Halftime Performances and recapping them...so here we are at Usher's 2024 Superbowl LVIII Halftime Performance featuring Alicia Keys, Jermaine Dupri, HER, Will.i.am, Lil Jon, and Ludacris. Tune in to re-live it with me!
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welcome back to another mini episode! (at least i went into the recording with the intention of it being a shorter ep but clearly i had a lot to say) In light of the previous mini ep - i'm gonna go through Past Superbowl Halftime Performances and re-react to them, starting with last year's 'victory lap' for Kendrick Lamar. tune in to re-live it with me!
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in this episode i talk about how Zara Larsson barged back into our hearts with her single, and album release 'Midnight Sun'. tune in to hear more of my thoughts and for more Zara Larsson pop hits to check out!
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welcome to the first of many mini bwb episodes! this bite sized Boomin' with Bella episode is my reaction to Roc Nation, Apple Music, and the NFL announcing Bad Bunny as the Superbowl LX Halftime performance (i called it!). LMK your thoughts, and tune in to hear mine!
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last we chatted I still did not have tickets to go to Bad Bunny's residency in Puerto Rico...but guess who finally made it!!! That's right, this episode is basically me recounting my latest trip to La Isla del Encanto and the 23rd show of No Me Quiero Ir de Aqui. Tune in to relive it with me!
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celebrate the long weekend with a new BwB episode! one on Rauw Alejandro's Cosa Nuestra at that! I got to go to Puerto Rico (of course) to see Cosa Nuesra LIVE and let me tell you my admiration for Rauw/Raul increased a LOT and I didn't even know that was possible. Tune in for more about my experience!
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hi!! i'm back, and I got to see Beyonce live finally!! this episode is all about Cowboy Carter (again lol) and the Tour (with a dash of Sinners and my history buff side) enjoy!!
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hi hi i’m back! funnily enough with an episode centered around my experience at a concert for an album we just talked about LOL! I went to Omar Courtz’s Primera Musa USA Tour and recapped my experience for yall in this mini episode ✨ enjoy!
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back!!! with an episode on Omar Courtz's Primera Musa. in this episode I talk through the tracklist, some background on the album, and some of my favorite songs by Omar Courtz (apparently I've been tuning in longer than I had realized)
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back!!! with an episode on Omar Courtz's Primera Musa. in this episode I talk through the tracklist, some background on the album, and some of my favorite songs by Omar Courtz (apparently I've been tuning in longer than I had realized)
YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/5gd4ejT54n0
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hey hey! today i'm back with a short but sweet little episode on JoJo's (not siwa) latest EP; NGL. aka Not Gonna Lie. I take you through the tracklist, rave about my new camera for the YouTube channel, and give you a few more JoJo recs to check out!
Video version of this episode is available to watch on YouTube @boominwithbella
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Happy New Year! Happy 2025! kicking off season 3 with an episode all about Bad Bunny's Three Kings Day present to all of us; his latest album DtMF. In this episode I talk about the track list, some of the important takeaways from BB's latest interviews, the conversation sparked and historical tidbits from the album, and of course, why I love this album so much.
Video version of this episode is available to watch on YouTube @boominwithbella
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it's here! (apologies for the audio delay - storage issue) but here is the final episode of 2024 & BWB S2! in this episode bare with me a I yap away about all my favorite songss/albums that were released in 2024 and some fun prediction for 2025.
all music mentioned in today's episode can be found in my "2024" playlist available on Apple Music & Spotify.
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it's finally here! Rauw Alejandro's latest album: Cosa Nuestra. In this episode, the penultimate of the year and of BWB:S2, we go track for track, talk first impressions and expectations, and more!
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In Today's episode we're gonna talk a little bit about some of the latest music news, releases and what I've had on repeat this fall!
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I'm thinking it might be time to book another flight...to PR. In this episode, I just talk about all the things I love about traveling to one of the places in this world that my family is from, my experiences traveling to the island lately, the music, and more silly stuff.
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2024 was in fact Kendrick Lamar's year! let's talk about the drama surrounding his selection to preform this year, and all the songs he could perform, plus will he bring out a guest? some assumptions I've made included all prior to the actual Superbowl.
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Couldn't wait to tell you guys all about my mini bday weekend trip to Vegas! In this episode, I share what we did, some trip tips and tricks (FOR FREE) and, the artists/DJs we saw. Did I mention I got to see Gucci Mane live again? No? Well I did and let me tell you all about it...
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Everyone who knows me knows I've always been a reader, and (not to brag but) a fast one at that. In today's episode I'm going to share with you some of my favorite music reads. Whether it be a biography, autobiography, fiction, a memoir, a coffee table book,etc!
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In this vlog style episode, come with me to the Ferxxocalipsis tour!
Episode was recorded on June 6th
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it's been long over due for me to post this..but episode recapping my experience with Bad Bunny's 2024 tour aka The Most Wanted Tour! I talk a little bit more about how "Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Manana" has grown on me too...and of course included some concert clips for you!
Episode was recorded in April 2024.
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told y'all this episode was coming! here's a quick little episode all about Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, Act ii of iii in her Renaissance trilogy.
Cowboy Carter was released on March 29th, this episode was recorded April 21st.
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in this episode, I talk about what I listened to ever since I got back from Puerto Rico. Am I becoming an album girl? Plus Soca has been a big go-to. and more! don't forget to like & subscribe & check out all episodes available at the link in bio! https://linktr.ee/boominwithbella Playlists: apple music - isabellalainez spotify - bellalainez
In this episode I go over what's going on in the hiphop/rap world right now...aka Kendrick vs Drake (or really Everybody vs Drake). I share my PERSONAL OPINION on the matter, share some of the best tweets about the beef, and covered the side battles that have also come up.
episode was recorded on May 5th 2024, before "The Heart Pt 6" came out, watch the youtube version for some clarification/screenshots.
hi!! today's episode is gonna take you away from the doom and gloom and to a sunny beach with your drink of choice in hand. I'm talking about Machel Montano's 2019 diss track "Dr. Mashup 2", walking you through the genre of Soca music, and finally touching on one of my go-to's when I'm in need of good vibes; Machel Montano. don't forget to like and subscribe!
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welcome back! in this episode we talk about the new Bob Marley movie, Usher's Superbowl Halftime performance, and the news regarding Beyonce's upcoming album. Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!
(This episode was recorded before Cowboy Carter came out, trust me an episode on that is coming since it's all I can listen to)
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coming to you live from Puerto Ricooooo! In this episode I go on a million tangents regarding what I've been listening to the past couple months and what's been going on in the Music + Pop Culture world. enjoy!
bit of a delay but the episode is finally out! this short and sweet episode focuses on going through my apple music replay and spotify wrapped for 2023.
this episode was recorded in early/mid December 2023 (I wanted to use to wish you a happy holiday season and new year but got caught up in the celebrations myself - that being said I hope you all had a lovely holiday and start to 2024)
Hi!! really quick let's talk about some nov drops and what was on repeat for me and for you this month! now that this ep is out we can get into the holiday spirit...
hi hi!! sorry for the delay, i had major tech difficulties :( but WE GOOD NOW! in this episode i talk about my October rotation, fave drops, and nots....and some of your faves as well!! also this episode features my baby girl rottie miss nala xoxox
hi!! welcome to the official season two of boomin' with bella opening episode! after some much needed time rebranding and recharging boomin with bella is back and ready to begin anew. in this episode i explain why this rebrand felt necessary and everything i want bwb to become and represent. welcome back to our lil community and i hope this episode helped you get to know me, your host, better and pumped you up for whats to come. xoxox, B
I got surprised with last minute Taylor Swift Era's tour tickets and now I'm a full blown Swiftie. In this episode I recap my experience and share my favorite parts of the concert.
This episode was recorded in June of 2023
Fittingly so, this episode closes out the first era of Boomin' with Bella. New episodes coming soon!!
lately I've been going back in time to the disney channel days and rediscovering old songs by our favorite DC stars. One of which is none other than Selena Gomez. In this trip down memory lane I'll walk you through Selena Gomez & The Scene, and Selena Gomez albums pointing out the hits and my personal faves.
Back to talking about the RihannaBowl! In this episode I cover some of my favorite aspects of the performance, the big announcement, and cover different opinions on the show.
In the second episode of this two part series, I talk about the buzz surrounding Miley Cyrus's new single "Flowers" from her upcoming album Endless Summer Vacation, and continue to discuss how female musicians are on track to dominate this year.
In the first episode of this two part series, I talk about the genius and buzz surrounding Shakira's new diss track that was a collab with Argentinian producer Bizzrap, and how female musicians are on track to dominate this year.
Bella goes through her song requests for Rihanna's superbowl halftime performance, and theories about potential special guests..
Bella is joined on this episode by her younger brother, Marco Lainez III. Marco is the current QB at the Hun School, one of the top 20 QBs in the country, and a 2023 commit to the University of Iowa. In this episode Marco tells Bella about his favorite songs, artists, and how music is an integral part of his football world.
Rapper, and the voice behind the iconic single 'Selfish', PNB Rock tragically passed away earlier this month. In this episode, Bella will cover what happened, his career, the legacy he's leaving behind, and of course the songs she's got on repeat to remember him by.
Bella went to day 2 of the Made in America Festival to see her favorite artists, Snoh Aalegra, Burna Boy, and Bad Bunny perform LIVE. She takes you through the day here in this episode!
I've always been a Bob Marley fan...but then I read So Much Things to Say: The Oral History of Bob Marley by Roger Steffens. In this episode I talk about what I learned about the legend, the legacy he left behind, and of course what songs have been added to my library ever since.
Host Bella created a "Reggaeton Mixtape" for a music class last year where she researched the genre and complied a list of ten songs she thinks sum up the common themes and the history and beginning of the genre, in addition to it's evolution over the years. In this episode she goes into detail about why she chose those songs/artists, and what she learned about Reggaeton through her research.
Bella is back to walk you through the album of the summer, Bad Bunny's Un Verano Sin Ti! Dive into this episode as Bella goes through all 23 songs which somehow all make it into her top 5 favorites.
Rediscover a new album with Bella, as she revisits Mariah the Scientist's Ry Ry World. Tune in as Bella expands into the R&B world and finds something for everyone on this short but sweet album.
Host Bella raves about the SAINt JHN concert she went to last fall, her favorite songs on his albums, and more!
Host Bella Lainez is BACK, kicking off a new season of Boomin with Bella with an ode to the late rapper, Young Dolph. Bella touches on his life, his legacy, and his music in this new episode.
Host Bella takes a Peloton ride that exposes her to a genre of music and causes her to fall in love with artist Burna Boy.
Everyone loves a good throwback or two, but sometimes we just want to listen to the ones that are absolute 'bangers'. And Bella has the perfect playlist for that. In this episode, Bella talks about one of the newest playlists she made, the songs in it, and why.
Host Bella Lainez fell IN LOVE with 21 Savage's newest album Savage Mode II. A sequel to his 2016 Savage Mode. Dive in to this episode to talk about all things Savage with Bella.