Boomin' with Bella

back!!! with an episode on Omar Courtz's Primera Musa. in this episode I talk through the tracklist, some background on the album, and some of my favorite songs by Omar Courtz (apparently I've been tuning in longer than I had realized)  YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/5gd4ejT54n0 SOCIALS: @boominwithbella Playlists: Search "Bella Lainez" on Spotify, Apple Music & SoundCloud

hey hey! today i'm back with a short but sweet little episode on JoJo's  (not siwa) latest EP; NGL. aka Not Gonna Lie. I take you through the tracklist,  rave about my new camera for the YouTube channel, and give you a few more JoJo recs to check out!  Video version of this episode is available to watch on YouTube @boominwithbella SOCIALS: @boominwithbella Playlists: search "Bella Lainez" on Spotify, Apple Music & SoundCloud. 

Happy New Year! Happy 2025! kicking off season 3 with an episode all about Bad Bunny's Three Kings Day present to all of us; his latest album DtMF. In this episode I talk about the track list, some of the important takeaways from BB's latest interviews, the conversation sparked and historical tidbits from the album, and of course, why I love this album so much.  Video version of this episode is available to watch on YouTube @boominwithbella SOCIALS: @boominwithbella Playlists: search "Bella Lainez" on Spotify, Apple Music & SoundCloud. 

it's here! (apologies for the audio delay - storage issue) but here is the final episode of 2024 & BWB S2! in this episode bare with me a I yap away about all my favorite songss/albums that were released in 2024 and some fun prediction for 2025.  all music mentioned in today's episode can be found in my "2024" playlist available on Apple Music & Spotify.  SOCIALS: @boominwithbella (links in bio) Video Episode available on Youtube @boominwithbella  

it's finally here! Rauw Alejandro's latest album: Cosa Nuestra. In this episode, the penultimate of the year and of BWB:S2, we go track for track, talk first impressions and expectations, and more!  SOCIALS: @boominwithbella Watch this episode on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boominwithbella8893 Playlists & More: https://linktr.ee/boominwithbella  

In Today's episode we're gonna talk a little bit about some of the latest music news, releases and what I've had on repeat this fall!  SOCIALS: @ boominwithbella  Episodes - search "Boomin with Bella" wherever you listen!  To watch - https://www.youtube.com/@boominwithbella8893 For the music...Apple Music & Spotify: search "bella lainez"   

I'm thinking it might be time to book another flight...to PR. In this episode,  I just talk about all the things I love about traveling to one of the places in this world that my family is from, my experiences traveling to the island lately, the music, and more silly stuff.    SOCIALS: @boominwithbella YouTube: Boomin' with Bella  For the music...Apple Music & Spotify: search "bella lainez" 

2024 was in fact Kendrick Lamar's year! let's talk about the drama surrounding his selection to preform this year, and all the songs he could perform, plus will he bring out a guest? some assumptions I've made included all prior to the actual Superbowl.    SOCIALS: @boominwithbella YouTube: Boomin' with Bella  For the music...Apple Music & Spotify: search "bella lainez" 

Couldn't wait to tell you guys all about my mini bday weekend trip to Vegas! In this episode, I share what we did, some trip tips and tricks (FOR FREE) and, the artists/DJs we saw. Did I mention I got to see Gucci Mane live again? No? Well I did and let me tell you all about it... socials:  IG, TikTok, Threads: boominwithbella Playlists: Apple Music: search "bella lainez" Spotify: bellalainez Epiodes:  link in bio or search "Boomin' with Bella" on YouTube

Everyone who knows me knows I've always been a reader, and (not to brag but) a fast one at that. In today's episode I'm going to share with you some of my favorite music reads. Whether it be a biography, autobiography,  fiction, a memoir, a coffee table book,etc!  Highly suggest viewing this episode on YouTube, just search "Boomin' with Bella".  socials:  IG/TikTok/Threads: boominwithbella goodreads: Bella Lainez playlists:  Apple Music: "bella lainez" Spotify: bellalainez episodes:  out now! like in bio and available on YouTube!   

In this vlog style episode, come with me to the Ferxxocalipsis tour! Episode was recorded on June 6th IG: boominwithbella TikTok: boominwithbella  Pod Eps: YouTube, here, apple podcasts, spotify, amazon music & etc!  Apple Music Profile: isabellalainez  Spotify Profile: bellalainez

it's been long over due for me to post this..but episode recapping my experience with Bad Bunny's 2024 tour aka The Most Wanted Tour! I talk a little bit more about how "Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Manana" has grown on me too...and of course included some concert clips for you! Episode was recorded in April 2024. IG: boominwithbella  TikTok: boominwithbella Apple Music: isabellalainez Spotify: bellalainez YouTube: Boomin' with Bella

told y'all this episode was coming! here's a quick little episode all about Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, Act ii of iii in her Renaissance trilogy. Cowboy Carter was released on March 29th, this episode was recorded April 21st. previous episodes available on libsyn, amazon music apple podcasts, spotify, youtube, soundcloud, etc. ig: boominwithbella tiktok: boominwithbella apple music: isabellalainez spotify: bellalainez

in this episode, I talk about what I listened to ever since I got back from Puerto Rico. Am I becoming an album girl? Plus Soca has been a big go-to. and more! don't forget to like & subscribe & check out all episodes available at the link in bio! https://linktr.ee/boominwithbella Playlists: apple music - isabellalainez spotify - bellalainez

In this episode I go over what's going on in the hiphop/rap world right now...aka Kendrick vs Drake (or really Everybody vs Drake). I share my PERSONAL OPINION on the matter, share some of the best tweets about the beef, and covered the side battles that have also come up.  episode was recorded on May 5th 2024, before "The Heart Pt 6" came out, watch the youtube version for some clarification/screenshots. 

hi!! today's episode is gonna take you away from the doom and gloom and to a sunny beach with your drink of choice in hand. I'm talking about Machel Montano's 2019 diss track "Dr. Mashup 2", walking you through the genre of Soca music, and finally touching on one of my go-to's when I'm in need of good vibes; Machel Montano. don't forget to like and subscribe! IG: isabellaalainez & boominwithbella  X: bellalainezxo Spotify: bellalainez Apple Music: isabellalainez  https://linktr.ee/boominwithbella?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=198ca69a-b8a8-422d-bf15-be4289931d53

welcome back! in this episode we talk about the new Bob Marley movie, Usher's Superbowl Halftime performance, and the news regarding Beyonce's upcoming album. Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe! (This episode was recorded before Cowboy Carter came out, trust me an episode on that is coming since it's all I can listen to)  https://linktr.ee/boominwithbella

coming to you live from Puerto Ricooooo! In this episode I go on a million tangents regarding what I've been listening to the past couple months and what's been going on in the Music + Pop Culture world. enjoy! 

bit of a delay but the episode is finally out! this short and sweet episode focuses on going through my apple music replay and spotify wrapped for 2023.   this episode was recorded in early/mid December 2023                  (I wanted to use to wish you a happy holiday season and new year but got caught up in the celebrations myself - that being said I hope you all had a lovely holiday and start to 2024)

Hi!! really quick let's talk about some nov drops and what was on repeat for me and for you this month! now that this ep is out we can get into the holiday spirit... 

hi hi!! sorry for the delay, i had major tech difficulties :( but WE GOOD NOW! in this episode i talk about my October rotation, fave drops, and nots....and some of your faves as well!! also this episode features my baby girl rottie miss nala xoxox

hi!! welcome to the official season two of boomin' with bella opening episode! after some much needed time rebranding and recharging boomin with bella is back and ready to begin anew. in this episode i explain why this rebrand felt necessary and everything i want bwb to become and represent. welcome back to our lil community and i hope this episode helped you get to know me, your host, better and pumped you up for whats to come. xoxox, B

I got surprised with last minute Taylor Swift Era's tour tickets and now I'm a full blown Swiftie. In this episode I recap my experience and share my favorite parts of the concert.  This episode was recorded in June of 2023  Fittingly so, this episode closes out the first era of Boomin' with Bella. New episodes coming soon!! 

lately I've been going back in time to the disney channel days and rediscovering old songs by our favorite DC stars. One of which is none other than Selena Gomez. In this trip down memory lane I'll walk you through Selena Gomez & The Scene, and Selena Gomez albums pointing out the hits and my personal faves. 

Back to talking about the RihannaBowl! In this episode I cover some of my favorite aspects of the performance, the big announcement, and cover different opinions on the show. 

In the second episode of this two part series, I talk about the buzz surrounding Miley Cyrus's new single "Flowers" from her upcoming album Endless Summer Vacation, and continue to discuss how female musicians are on track to dominate this year.  

In the first episode of this two part series, I talk about the genius and buzz surrounding Shakira's new diss track that was a collab with Argentinian producer Bizzrap, and how female musicians are on track to dominate this year.  

Bella goes through her song requests for Rihanna's superbowl halftime performance, and theories about potential special guests.. 

Bella is joined on this episode by her younger brother, Marco Lainez III. Marco is the current QB at the Hun School, one of the top 20 QBs in the country, and a 2023 commit to the University of Iowa. In this episode Marco tells Bella about his favorite songs, artists, and how music is an integral part of his football world. 

Rapper, and the voice behind the iconic single 'Selfish', PNB Rock tragically passed away earlier this month. In this episode, Bella will cover what happened, his career, the legacy he's leaving behind, and of course the songs she's got on repeat to remember him by. 

Bella went to day 2 of the Made in America Festival to see her favorite artists, Snoh Aalegra,  Burna Boy, and Bad Bunny perform LIVE. She takes you through the day here in this episode! 

I've always been a Bob Marley fan...but then I read So Much Things to Say: The Oral History of Bob Marley by Roger Steffens. In this episode I talk about what I learned about the legend, the legacy he left behind, and of course what songs have been added to my library ever since. 

Host Bella created a "Reggaeton Mixtape" for a music class last year where she researched the genre and complied a list of ten songs she thinks sum up the common themes and the history and beginning of the genre, in addition to it's evolution over the years. In this episode she goes into detail about why she chose those songs/artists, and what she learned about Reggaeton through her research. 

Bella is back to walk you through the album of the summer, Bad Bunny's Un Verano Sin Ti! Dive into this episode as Bella goes through all 23 songs which somehow all make it into her top 5 favorites. 

Rediscover a new album with Bella, as she revisits Mariah the Scientist's Ry Ry World. Tune in as Bella expands into the R&B world and finds something for everyone on this short but sweet album. 

Host Bella raves about the SAINt JHN concert she went to last fall, her favorite songs on his albums, and more! 

Host Bella Lainez is BACK, kicking off a new season of Boomin with Bella with an ode to the late rapper, Young Dolph. Bella touches on his life, his legacy, and his music in this new episode. 

Host Bella takes a Peloton ride that exposes her to a genre of music and causes her to fall in love with artist Burna Boy. 

Everyone loves a good throwback or two, but sometimes we just want to listen to the ones that are absolute 'bangers'. And Bella has the perfect playlist for that. In this episode, Bella talks about one of the newest playlists she made, the songs in it, and why. 

Host Bella Lainez fell IN LOVE with 21 Savage's newest album Savage Mode II. A sequel to his 2016 Savage Mode. Dive in to this episode to talk about all things Savage with Bella.