Kick off the official start to the holiday season by checking out rising singer songwriter Bella Rios channeling her inner ELF in the official video for her playful, gender flipped version of the classic holiday song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” She dials up the merry mischief as she romps around Nashville, giving onlookers her best Buddy Hobbs impression and paying homage to the iconic shower scene duet. In Bella Rios’s powerful version of the song, she confidently steps into the role typically sung by a man, breathing new life into the flirtatious original. Produced by GRAMMY winning engineer Geoff Sanoff and recorded at Little Steven’s studio Renegade Nation, Rios is joined by singer songwriter Benjamin Foley to reframe the song through a modern lens that showcases female empowerment. Rios also delivers a fresh perspective on a beloved holiday classic with her rendition of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” infusing the track with her own distinct, velvety sound that beautifully embodies the timeless spirit of the holidays.
Currently based in Nashville since her graduation from Princeton this spring, Rios is a vocal powerhouse able to pursue music full time. Her musical journey started with classical piano at age five, leading her to soak up influences from pop rock greats like Queen and contemporary icons like Adele. This mix is imbued in her fearless music, which tackles topics like the euphoria of love and the peaks and valleys of mental health. Tastemaker 1883 Magazine praised her Sophomore EP ‘Right Now’, writing, “Bella Rios is making waves not just with her powerhouse vocals and heartfelt songwriting, but with her refreshing honesty about life, growth, and the emotions that fuel her art.” Last year, her debut EP ‘Sincerely,’ earned love from SPIN Magazine and MTV, who featured lead single “Ever After.” Rios makes music to be shared, offering up unapologetic representation from the female perspective that is equal parts resilient and assertive on songs like “I’m The Man,” proving she’s a refreshing voice for her Gen Z counterparts.