Bia
Rapper
Bianca Miquela Landrau, known professionally as Bia, is an American rapper who debuted on the Oxygen reality television show Sisterhood of Hip Hop. She signed to Pharrell's I Am Other record label, in partnership with RCA Records in 2014. Her first EP, Nice Girls Finish Last: Cuidado, was released in 2018.
About
Bia, born Bianca Landrau, is an American rapper and songwriter from Boston. She was born on June 5th, 1993 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Bia began her career as a songwriter, writing for artists such as Chris Brown and Lil Wayne. In 2013 she signed to Pharrell Williams' label I Am Other and released her first mixtape #CHOLASEASON that same year. The following year she released her debut EP #FIERCE, which spawned the single "Gucci Comin Home".
In 2016 she released her second EP titled 2 Drunk 2 Care. That same year she appeared in the film All Eyez On Me alongside Demetrius Shipp Jr., portraying the role of hip-hop artist Jada Pinkett Smith. In 2017 she released her third EP FOCUSED and made appearances on tracks by Tory Lanez and Cardi B.
Bia has received critical acclaim for her sharp lyricism, particularly for its unapologetic nature; she often raps about female empowerment and consists of strong language throughout her music. She has been compared to other female rappers such as Nicki Minaj and Cardi B due to their similar styles of rap.
Life Timeline
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1999</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Bia is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On May 19, 1999, Bia was born in Boston, Massachusetts.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2013</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Releases First Mixtape</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Releases her first mixtape, ‘B4 the Heartbreak’, at the age of 14.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2016</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Signs With Pharrell Williams</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Signs a recording contract with Pharrell Williams' label I Am Other.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2017</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Performs at Coachella</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Performs at the 2017 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with Pharrell Williams.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2018</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">First Solo Headlining Tour</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Announces her first solo headlining tour ‘The Nice Girls Club Tour’.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2019</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Releases Debut Album 'BIA'</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Releases her debut album, ‘BIA’, which features collaborations with Drake, Lil Durk, and more.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Goes on European Tour</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Goes on her first European tour and performs in cities such as London, Paris, and Amsterdam.</p></div>
Why We Love Them
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> She is a Powerful Voice for Women</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Bia is an incredibly powerful voice for women in the rap game. She speaks her mind and does not mince words when it comes to her opinions on gender inequality, race, and politics. Her lyrics are often brash and unapologetic, but she always manages to deliver them with a sense of confidence that cannot be ignored.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> She is an Innovator</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Bia is constantly pushing the boundaries of rap music, creating new sounds and experimenting with different styles. She has been praised by critics and fans alike for her innovative approach to hip hop, which often features unexpected beats and samples.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> She is a Fashion Icon</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text"> Bia is known for her bold fashion choices that often make a statement. From bright colors to daring patterns, she has made a name for herself as one of the most stylish rappers in the game. Her style continues to evolve as she finds new ways to express herself through fashion.</p></div>
Interesting Facts
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> Started Writing Music at Age 7</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Bia started writing her own music at the age of 7 and performing it in her local church. She was inspired by artists such as Nas, Notorious B.I.G and Tupac.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> First Female Rapper Signed to Pharrell's Label</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In 2018, Bia became the first female rapper signed to Pharrell Williams' label, I Am Other. She was also the first Latin artist to be signed to the label.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> Grew up in a Military Family</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Bia grew up in a military family, which moved around the country frequently. This experience helped shape her musical style, which often reflects on various topics such as love and loss.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Collaborated with Artists Such as Lil Wayne and Pharrell</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Bia is no stranger to collaborating with other big names in the music industry. She has collaborated with artists such as Lil Wayne, Pharrell Williams, Camila Cabello, Cardi B and Rich The Kid.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">5.</span> Won a Bet Award for Best New Artist</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In 2019, Bia won a BET Award for Best New Artist, beating out fellow nominees Chloe x Halle, Gunna, Juice WRLD and Lil Baby.</p></div>
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