Who is Bebe Rexha? If you don't know the answer to that question mark my words, you should and you will. She was the copen behind “The Monster” with Eminem & Rihanna, which won her a little thing called a “Grammy.” She has appeared on hit songs by Nico & Vinz, Cash Cash, Pitbull and David Guetta. She has a solo album called “I Don't Wanna Grow Up (May 12, 2015 – Warner Bros.)” featuring songs such as “I Can't Stop Drinking About You,” “Gone” and “I'm Gonna Show You Crazy.” Take her exotic look, melodic voice, ability to write hit songs, musicianship and passion, roll it up and what you have is the whole package. I had the pleasure of joining this Brooklyn, New York born talent while she was in the middle of “Van’s Warped Tour 2015.” Aside from her solo career being in full swing, she is also the lead singer of Pete Wentz’s band “Black Cards.” I asked her about the difference between the two and this is what she said, “With the solo project it all falls on you, there is no one else to blame. Success, failure, creative control all reflects on you.” Being of Albanian decent and raised within a different cultural upbringing, I was curious where she drew her influences from. “My mother,” Bebe says. “She is
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unconditional. I think she knows my inner voice more than anybody. She knows me down to my bones. She is my cheerleader. Her and music are the two constants in my life.” As she continues to gain momentum through all the collaboration she has been a part of, who is the person she would most like to work with next? Rexha says, “Kanye West! I love his presence, I really respect him even though I feel he is on the edge and misunderstood. He always speaks his mind. As I grow I'm getting thicker skin and I feel like I could stand up to him. There is just something very interesting about him and very real.” We talk about the ups and downs that come with being on the road. “My favorite part is the fans and seeing people sing my songs. It makes me feel like I'm here for a reason. Now the worst part is missing the family and dealing with a relationship. I literally just went through a break-up while on this tour. It's a constant grind everyday. You are doing it for the love of music and being part of something bigger. Unfortunately, you lose people along the way and it is painful. But this is what we have chosen to do and it's just a part of it.” As popularity grows, so does the attention from fans. Bebe explains, “I used to have
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