REBELLE of The Valley on Life, Lessons & Legacy

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Hi REBELLE, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
Outside of teaching voice and piano, there are a few things that completely make me lose track of time and keep me on track as an artist. I’ve had the privilege to sit in on sessions with incredible musicians — just learning from them, contributing a bit as a writer, and watching songs come to life from nothing. I also spend full days collaborating with new artists in the studio, brainstorming, experimenting, and creating music out of thin air. Time stops when I’m in those moments because I love it so much — it keeps me motivated, focused, and working harder than ever. And because so much of my work is seated or studio-bound, I make sure to move and train regularly — dancing, running, or lifting — which helps release tension and energizes me to keep going. Co-writing and being in the studio with people who inspire me is truly where I feel most alive.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi! I’m Rebelle — a Croatia-born, Los Angeles–based singer, songwriter, and performer creating bold, groovy, disco-infused pop that makes you move, feel, and unapologetically own who you are. My music lives somewhere between nostalgia and confidence — blending the glitter of old-school disco and R&B with the pulse of modern pop. I like to think of it as feel-good music with a little edge — something that makes you dance, but also makes you feel powerful.

I started performing when I was just a kid — from Croatia’s Got Talent at ten years old, to classical singing and music theory in high school, to leading roles in musicals. Eventually, I realized I wanted to carve my own lane, so I moved to Los Angeles, graduated with a degree in commercial music, and began building my sound from the ground up. Since then, I’ve performed across Europe and the U.S., sung backgrounds for Dennis Quaid, written for film, and released my latest single, TBDD (Til the Beat Drops Down) — a dance-pop anthem that celebrates female power, playfulness, and owning your desire. With pulsating synths, glittering percussion, and sticky hooks, TBDD combines bold lyricism with a playful countdown chorus, creating a track that’s both fun and empowering.

What makes my work special is the way I approach it — I don’t just sing songs; I create experiences. Every performance has that signature “Rebelle spice” — the flashy outfits, the cheeky energy, the raw honesty, and the unfiltered fun. I want my shows to make people dance, laugh, and feel alive again. Right now, I’m working on my debut album, which I hope will capture all of that — the groove, the vulnerability, the power — and give people a reason to move, feel better, and feel something real.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
I think the part of me that’s ready to be released is the version of myself that used to hold back — the one who doubted her worth and stayed quiet out of fear. That version served its purpose; she’s the one who built Rebelle. She’s the one who moved to a new country with no family, learned how to stand on her own, and kept creating through every challenge, heartbreak, and moment of uncertainty. Those experiences shaped the artist I’m becoming.

Rebelle is the part of me that’s learning to be comfortable in her own skin — physically, sexually, emotionally. She’s bold enough to write about love, breakups, hate, passion, and desire without judgment, because she stands for honesty, power, and freedom. I’m still evolving, still discovering my full sound, but through Rebelle, I finally feel like I’m growing into my most authentic, confident, and unapologetic self.

Is there something you miss that no one else knows about?
Something I miss deeply, though I don’t talk about it often, is home — my family and friends. There are days when I ache for the comfort of familiar faces and the feeling of belonging. But at the same time, I carry this quiet conflict inside me — guilt for wanting to go back when so much effort, support, and sacrifice went into helping me come here and chase this dream.

I moved to the U.S. to create the music that lives in my heart and to keep a promise I made to my parents and my brother — that I would do everything in my power to make our shared sacrifices meaningful. Pain is a part of any journey, but I believe this particular kind of pain — the longing, the distance, the grind — can lead to something beautiful in the end. I just want to make them proud, to honor everything they’ve given me. I am where I am because of them — both mentally and in life.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What truths are so foundational in your life that you rarely articulate them?
There are a few core truths that really shape how I live and create, even if I rarely put them into words.

First, I believe kindness is the key to everything. It’s such a simple concept, but it holds so much power. If more people chose to act from a place of kindness — real, active kindness — I think the world would be completely different. We’d care more about people being fed than about profit. I’m not against success or money, but I believe we can always choose the more humane way of doing things.

Second, everything happens for a reason. Every person, struggle, or opportunity crosses our path to teach us something. Even when it hurts, I try to remind myself that pain is part of the process — it shapes us, prepares us, and sometimes redirects us toward something better. You only get one life, but you live every single day, so I try to take every chance and risk life throws at me.

Third, I believe music should come before branding. It hurts to see how the industry sometimes prioritizes numbers over meaning. I love social media and all it can do, but music — real art — should speak for itself. My goal is to make music that stands on its own, that makes people feel something genuine. Everything else is just a bonus.

And finally, I believe in being real — there’s no public version of me that’s separate from who I am. What you see is what you get. I don’t create or post to fit in; I share what feels true. If there’s something I want to say, I’ll say it — and if there’s something I want to keep private, I will. My art is where I’m the most open and honest, but my boundaries are part of that truth too. My lyrics and performances come straight from lived experiences, emotions, and lessons — they’re the most authentic version of me.

Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope the story people tell about me is one of kindness, creativity, and joy. That I was someone who made the people around me feel seen, inspired, and alive. I want them to remember my shows and music as epic experiences — moments that made them dance, laugh, and feel something real. Beyond the performances, I hope they remember the energy, honesty, and heart I poured into everything I did, and that my art left them a little brighter than it found them.

Contact Info:

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Tony Rivas Productions