Filipino-American singer and songwriter Bella Poarch expressed how her debut album, Picnic at the Cemetery, is an homage to her roots growing up as a Filipino. In a brief interview with Entertainment Tonight at the VMAs earlier this week, the singer shared how much she loves her heritage and the “home” she grew up in.
Picnic at the Cemetery is Bella’s first album which was released back in September 18 on all streaming platforms. The album, which has the genres of dark pop, alt pop, and pop, has 12 tracks and was released under Last Gang Records.
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“I mean it’s been brewing for a few years now. It’s very personal and it’s called Picnic at the Cemetery because it’s just rooted from the family tradition I grew up with where we celebrate All Saints’ Day every November 1st. I love my heritage and I love home,” she shared in the brief interview.
In her Instagram post, Bella expressed how emotional she was when she released her debut album as it was also able to heal her younger self.
“My debut album Picnic At The Cemetery is finally out & I'm feeling very emotional & happy that I get to share it with you. I hope this album can take u to a different place & I hope you find something there that you can keep,” she wrote.
“I built this world & these characters because it’s easier for me to tell my story through them. & by the end of making this album, I realized that I was healing the younger version of myself. I now sit here with my buried memories & emotions & celebrate life because the experiences I went through made me who I am today,” she added.
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Bella previously returned to the Philippines back in 2025 where she explored Bohol while dealing with a stye on her eyelid. It was her first trip back to her country after 14 years which made it more memorable for her.