Bella Poarch tells us about fighting Grimes in the ‘Dolls’ video and her “strong” new EP (2024)

Bella Poarch has announced her debut EP ‘Dolls’ and shared the title track from it, alongside a star-studded video that features cameos from Grimes, Madison Beer, Euphoria’s Chloe Cherry and more. Check it out below alongside the rising star telling us about fighting Grimes in the video and the “strong messages” contained in the upcoming record.

Poarch, who is the third most-followed person on TikTok, launched her music career last year with the debut single ‘Build A Bitch’ – which has since been certified platinum. ‘Dolls’ was inspired by that track, she told NME, but was given a “more upbeat” sound “with a chaotic vibe”. “It’s about taking back power and the satisfaction of being able to fight back,” she explained.

Baby, dolls kill / Don’t provoke us or we will / Push you downhill,” she sings on the infectious new track. “Might be pretty but we’re still / Bitter as much as we’re sweet / Knife hidden under the sheets.”

The video for ‘Dolls’ follows on from the storyline Poarch began on ‘Build A Bitch’, which saw her being pieced together on a conveyor belt in a grimy factory before going rogue and smashing up the machinery that created her. Now free in ‘Dolls’, she faces the aftermath of her actions as pink jumpsuit-clad soldiers and a shadowy figure trying to stop her and her fellow escapees from wreaking more havoc.

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“After shooting ‘Build A Bitch’, I knew I wanted to create a sequel,” she said. “Filming both music videos were like shooting movies so I am thankful that my fans loved the first one. The ‘Dolls’ music video continues the journey of finding the person in charge of the factories and, in that journey, I meet new friends along the way.”

A prominent scene in the video sees Grimes, complete with glowing red eyes, take on Poarch in battle. When the fight is over, though, the light in the pop iconoclast’s eyes goes out. “That’s her moment of realisation,” Poarch said. “Realisation of what she’s truly been a part of. Realisation that she has been controlled, taken advantage of and fighting on the wrong side of the battle all along. The deeper meaning is that we don’t always have to win the fight.”

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She added: “It was fun and kind of scary [shooting those scenes], to be honest. Grimes and I had to go through fight training and it’s one of the coolest things I’ve done in a while.”

Filming the video might have felt like a movie to Poarch, and viewers will also find cinematic magic to it too. While coming up with the vision for it, the 25-year-old pop star took inspiration from some of her childhood favourites to help give it that feel. “I grew up watching a lot of anime and Tim Burton films,” she explained. “I love mixing the dark aesthetic with the cute pastels. I’m also a huge fan of [the Zack Snyder psychological fantasy film] Sucker Punch, so I named the robot arm [I have in the video] ‘sucker punch’.”

‘Dolls’ is the first taste of Poarch’s wider EP – her first, more fleshed-out offering to her fans. The record will arrive on August 12 via Warner Records and will contain “strong messages”, according to the star. “I want people to feel empowered and confident when they hear my EP,” she said. “It holds strong messages while sounding fun, dark and sweet. Each song has its own unique way of saying, ‘I’m a bad bitch, so don’t mess with me’.”

With ‘Build A Bitch’ having been released just over a year ago, the relative newcomer also reflected on her journey so far. “I’m still learning new things every day and I think the biggest thing I learned about myself is that I’m a perfectionist,” she shared. “I’m very particular in what I want as an artist and I will never rush to get things done.”

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Poarch also shared how she wants the world to see her as an artist, describing herself as someone who “takes risks and is capable of adapting and changing”. “I’m a mixture of quiet and humble, but I also could be loud and unrestricted,” she said. “Through my music, I’m able to incorporate so many things I love, like anime and my favourite movies, but music lets me express my feelings and opinions about a lot of things I’m not able to say.”

Bella Poarch tells us about fighting Grimes in the ‘Dolls’ video and her “strong” new EP (2024)

FAQs

Was Grimes in Bella Poarch video? ›

In the video, Grimes — who takes on the role of an evil, mind-controlled doll built specifically for the Match Made CEO's protection — dukes it out in a Hollywood-blockbuster-style fight scene with Poarch.

Are Bella poarch and Grimes friends? ›

In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Poarch explains that she met Grimes through producer Benny Blanco. “She's one of my closest friends,” she says. “They were in his studio and I decided to go.

Why did Bella Poarch write dolls? ›

As Poarch explained to GRAMMY.com, Dolls is a look into the ups and downs of her life. On songs like "Living Hell," she divulges the hardships she endured growing up; on others like the fierce title track, she showcases her creativity while also flexing her strength.

Is Bella Poarch shy? ›

“Not a lot of people know that I'm very anxious and very shy, and I feel like I have the talent to turn that on and off when I do my music videos or like performing," she added. Bella said that interacting with people drains her and she needs a good night's sleep to recharge.

Is Bella Poarch really a veteran? ›

Poarch is a U.S. Navy veteran. She enlisted in the Navy in 2017 as an aviation ordnanceman. She served for three years, having been stationed in Japan and Hawaii.

Is Bella Poarch adopted? ›

Poarch was born in the Philippines and was adopted at a young age by a Filipino mother and American father. She now lives in Los Angeles, where she moved to pursue her music career after spending part of her childhood and early adulthood in Texas and San Francisco with her adoptive family.

Who is Bella Poarch ex? ›

After widespread speculation and rumors regarding Bella Poarch allegedly cheating on her ex-husband Tyler Poarch with Tyga, the singer has finally broken her silence to directly address the controversy.

Did Bella Poarch marry? ›

There was a time when people cheated on him and that's why we got a divorce, but that's not actually the truth. Nothing like that happened." Bella's divorce made headlines late 2022, shocking fans who had no idea that she was married in the first place.

How rich is Bella Poarch? ›

Bella Poarch is a singer and social media personality who has a net worth of $16 million. Bella Poarch gained widespread recognition in 2020 for a video she posted to TikTok in which she lip syncs to the song "M to the B." The video became the most-liked video on the social media platform.

What tattoo did Bella Poarch get? ›

On Twitter, she said: "I apologize to Koreans because 6 months ago I got a tattoo of the red sun with 16 rays. At that time, I didn't know the history. But when I found out, I immediately had it covered and scheduled for removal. I am ashamed of myself for not doing my research.

Why does Bella Poarch have lots of tattoos? ›

I had a rough childhood. My scars from abuse made me insecure. And so I had to cover up my scars with tattoos,” Poarch responded. Commenters were impressed with her bravery in speaking out against alleged abuse.

Who made Bella Poarch famous? ›

Bella Poarch's TikTok account became famous after she posted a zoomed-in video of herself lip-syncing to the British rap song, “M to the B”. The video blew up, becoming one of the most liked posts on the platform. After that, she continued making lip-sync videos, but also added her own new content to TikTok.

Why is Bella Poarch so popular? ›

Her TikTok Personality

However, her most-liked lip-syncing video was the start of her TikTok content trend. She now produces mostly lip-syncing videos, all with the same zoomed style. Her other videos feature promotional content and viral challenges. Her followers like her for her cute expressions and hypnotic videos.

Who are Bella Poarch friends? ›

Melanie Martinez is an American singer, songwriter, actress, director, photographer, screenwriter, and visual artist. She is currently a friend of Bella Poarch.

How many views does Bella Poarch have on TikTok? ›

5) Bella Poarch's 'M To The B' video - 825.5 million views

Still, not bad for a video that was posted in August 2020 and only features someone bopping their head the viral Millie B track.

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