Bella Barbe

Bella Barbe is a North London artist whose music moves between hip-hop, trip-hop, punk and soul. Raised in Enfield, Bella Barbe draws on influences ranging from Kate Bush to Wu-Tang Clan while writing about resilience, outsider identity and finding the people who make you feel understood. ‘Ten Toes Down’ introduced a cinematic and introspective side to her work, while ‘Go To Dinner’ adds a punchy hip-hop chorus, trip-hop movement and a persistent punk bassline. Bella Barbe shifts between rhythmic, rap-influenced delivery and soulful vocals, giving the track both grit and atmosphere. Written during a night out when she felt disconnected from the people around her, the song focuses on leaving an uncomfortable setting and returning to the people who allow her to feel like herself.