Bee: A year of success
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The debut album Hupsis immediately reached number one on the official album chart upon its release, was nominated for three Emma Awards, and Bee won the YleX Breakthrough vote. “It has been wild and eye-opening,” Bee says about their feelings.
Bee’s raw, decorated voice and painfully relatable lyrics have made her incredibly popular. Her first show at Tavastia was sold out, and the audience is eagerly awaiting her performance, knowing the lyrics by heart.
The anticipation may have been heightened by a tactical move by the artist to not tour until the full album was released. When the gigs finally started, the wonderful feeling was mutual.
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Even though she’s already performed over a hundred gigs, Bee admits that she’s still a nervous performer. However, with experience, she’s learned to take small mistakes and slip-ups more casually: “I no longer get flustered if I forget the lyrics during a show.” I just think, “What a funny mistake, and keep going.”
Bee is supported by a team that works excellently and helps with challenges: “I don’t think there would ever be a situation where I wouldn’t know who to turn to.”
Bee needed time to admit to herself that she wanted to make a living from music. The spark was truly ignited in 2018 during The Voice of Finland singing competition. “When I was on stage, I realized that this is what I want to do.”
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In 2019, Bee self-released her first song, Sun laulu. When the song was released, the young artist was advised to join Gramex and Teosto.
Bee recalls how meaningful the first remunerations in her account felt: “It was an exciting and nice moment, like having butterflies in my stomach.” Although the amount was small, it felt very significant. “I’m getting paid for my art, receiving remunerations – this is my profession.”
I get money for my art, remunerations – this is my profession.
Currently, Bee’s songs, such as Tequilakahvi, Viimeisiä sanoja, and Silkkiin verhoiltuna, have streamed millions of times.
Bee is already composing her second album together with producer Danitello (Daniel Okas), as well as Severi Seppänen and Walter Willamo, who play in the band. “We have a lot of fun making the album,” Bee says.
It has been a busy year, and the artist says she’s craving a little break. However, Bee is certain she won’t be able to relax for long, as her everyday life now consists of the things she has long dreamed of: “My own music, music for others, and gigs – that’s what my days are made of,” Bee summarizes.
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