Bella Poarch: Filipino Food is My Ultimate Comfort

Singer Bella Poarch recently visited Naks, a Filipino restaurant in New York City's East Village. During her visit, she shared her deep connection to Filipino cuisine, describing it as her ultimate comfort food. Poarch explained how dishes like lumpia, tocino, and ube desserts evoke strong memories of her family and inspire her creativity.

Poarch also discussed her debut album, 'Picnic at the Cemetery,' revealing that its title was inspired by a family tradition. She touched upon her early production experiences, referring to herself as a "YouTube University" graduate. This DIY approach extended to her music, where she used her phone to record real-life sounds.

She elaborated on how these recorded sounds influenced tracks like "Hideaway." Poarch also detailed the collaborative studio process that helped shape the song "Stay Gone," emphasizing the dynamic interplay involved in its creation. Her experiences growing up on a farm and around animals also informed her perspective.