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Aug 2024
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beabadoobee

Rick Rubin
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Bea Laus, professionally known as beabadoobee, is a Filipino-English singer and songwriter. She wrote her first song on guitar in 2017, titled “Coffee,” which quickly gained over 300,000 views on YouTube and captured the attention of Dirty Hit Records. Pairing an introspective indie rock sound with intimate melodies on the guitar, Beabadoobee has captivated her largely Gen-Z fanbase with her music. She is the recipient of two UK Music Video Awards for Best Rock Video in 2021 and Best Pop Video in 2022. Beyond her individual work, she has embarked on four tours supporting artists and music groups Clairo, The 1975, Halsey, and Taylor Swift. Her third album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves, is out everywhere. 


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