Bella & Filippa is a Swedish duo from Upplands Väsby. It is made up of stepsisters Isabella Snihs (born 31 May 2000 ) and Filippa Frisell (born 6 July 1999 ). They are best known for taking part in Melodifestivalen 2017.
Bella & Filippa | |
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![]() Bella (left) & Filippa (right) in 2017 | |
Background information | |
Origin | Upplands Väsby, Sweden |
Genres | Folk pop |
Years active | 2013–present |
Labels | |
Members | Isabella Snihs Filippa Frisell |
History
edit2013–2016: Beginnings
editBella & Filippa began their music careers in 2013 after launching their music blog, on which they've since accumulated over 50,000 followers.[1][2] They frequently perform covers of songs by notable artists, such as Miriam Bryant, Tori Kelly, Shawn Hook, and Lukas Graham.[3]
2017–present: Breakthrough and Melodifestivalen 2017
editOn 30 November 2016, the duo were announced to be competing in Melodifestivalen 2017 with the song "Crucified".[4][5] They took part in the third semi-final held on 18 February 2017, and placed fifth, being eliminated from the competition.[6] Snihs is the first artist born in the 2000s to ever take part in Melodifestivalen.[7]
Discography
editSingles
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
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SWE [8] | ||||
"Missing Rose" | 2016 | — | Non-album single | |
"Crucified" | 2017 | 47[9] |
References
edit- ^ Grunér, Josefin (18 February 2017). "Stockholmstungt i Mello i kväll" (in Swedish). Mitt i Stockholm. Archived from the original on 19 February 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
- ^ "Bella&Filippa" (in Swedish). Videofy. Archived from the original on 19 February 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ^ "Bella & Filippa – Crucified". svt.se (in Swedish). SVT. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ^ "Artisterna i Melodifestivalen 2017: Hela listan – så blir deltävlingarna". Melodifestivalen. SVT. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ^ Petersson, Emma (9 January 2017). "Crucified – Låtskrivarna". svt.se (in Swedish). SVT. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ^ The NPBC (18 February 2017). "TWO MORE ARTISTS QUALIFY TO THE MELODIFESTIVALEN FINAL". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix.
- ^ "Rudbeckselever med i Melodifestivalen" (in Swedish). Stockholm Direkt. 12 February 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ^ "Discography Bella & Filippa". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
- ^ "Sverigetopplistan - Sveriges Officiella Topplista". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 4 March 2017.