Bella Poarch Talks About Her Album ‘Picnic at the Cemetery’ Over Lumpia | Takes Us Out
Bella Poarch tries Filipino food at Naks in New York City’s East Village while opening up about her debut album, Picnic at the Cemetery. From crispy lumpia to a full-on Filipino breakfast (tocino, garlic fried rice and egg) and ube dessert, Bella breaks down why Filipino cuisine is her ultimate comfort food and how it […]
In this episode of Takes Us Out, Bella Poarch shares a fun moment with Delisa Shannon as they both enjoy a meal at Naks in New York City's East Village. Bella had been wanting to dine at this Filipino restaurant for some time, and finally had the opportunity during her recent visit. She explains that she first discovered Naks on Google while searching for Filipino eateries in the area during an earlier trip.
Bella elaborates on why Filipino cuisine has become her ultimate comfort food, connecting it to memories, family, and her creativity. She even breaks down the process of cooking sinigang with friends, growing up on a farm, and the family tradition that inspired her album title, "Picnic at the Cemetery." Beyond her culinary experiences, Bella discusses her journey as a DIY producer for YouTube University and how recording real-life sounds on her phone inspired one of her tracks, "Hideaway."
She also delves into the creative process behind building characters and visuals for each song, while discussing the dynamic between herself and her producers in the studio that led to the creation of "Stay Gone."
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