Conversations with Bella Moon

Today we’d like to introduce you to Bella Moon.

Hi Bella, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I began my artistry about five years ago. I’ve always been musically and creatively inclined growing up. I played the viola for eight years, was a hiphop dancer for my school’s dance teams, and acted in a couple of musicals. I would always come home from school while my aunt was blasting all of the late 90’s/early 2000 R&B hits. She was also a dancer growing up so she uses to teach me all of her routines she learned at school.

I give her a lot of credit to why my taste in music has always leaned towards R&B. After I graduated from high school and went to college, it was hard staying focused. Mentally I was struggling because adulthood hit me a little harder than some would experience. I used music as my outlet to express my emotions and this is where I found my love for songwriting. I wanted to put all of my passions in one thing (singing, dancing, acting, creating, songwriting, etc.). Eventually, I build enough confidence to take a leap of faith to becoming an artist! I ended up dropping out of college and promised myself if I did, I’d go all in! And ever since, I devote every day into my craft and I haven’t looked back ever since.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
My artistry has been a rollercoaster. I feel like the seed of people’s self-esteem and confidence usually comes from an early age from loved ones around them. I, on the other hand, had none growing up. I was in these after school programs simply because it wasn’t safe to go home. South Nashville was a very dangerous place before it became gentrified. Being Cambodian-American while being raised by my grandparents coming from a third world country to them and many around me, pursuing a career in the arts seemed meaningless. So while I was unaware of the purifying seed I’ve planted on my own, I was molding into who I am now. I simply progressed because of my consistency of my craft. But for a very long time, I had to get rid of that self-doubt. I had to teach myself how to block out the negativity because only I was capable of seeing my true self beyond my current circumstance.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am an R&B butterfly who specializes in songwriting and beautiful, nostalgic melodies that soothes your ears. I write about relatable circumstances pertaining to love and relationships. My aesthetic is parallel to the music I create taking you into a world of bliss and that is what I am known for and what sets me apart from others.

Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
One of my biggest mentors is my best friend/engineer T McGee. He’s been there from the very beginning and has helped me develop my sound and knew exactly what direction I was going towards. Without him by my side, I wouldn’t be where I am today. He’s been one of my biggest supporters and the best teammate any artist could ask for. I owe a lot to him.

Contact Info:

• Email: bellamoonmusic@gmail.com
• Instagram: @lovebellamoon
• Twitter: @bellamoonmusic
• Youtube: bellamoonmusic
• SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/bellamoonmusic

Image Credits
Robert Nguyen @holynguyen_ Alex Revis @all3y3s