Bella Poarch, Build a B*tch | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer Bella Poarch raises eyebrows with single “Build a Bitch” while simultaneously delivering a meaningful message. 

Three words: 🎵 “Build a Bitch”.  WOW – now that’s an unapologetic song title!  The song arrives courtesy of Filipino-American pop singer, 🎙 Bella Poarch.  Is Poarch delivering a shallow message given the eyebrow raising title of her two-minute single? Actually, no – not in the least.  Despite the use of the ‘b-word,’ which can have a very negative connotation, Poarch is about women’s empowerment and criticizing guys looking for physical perfection.

There is lots to like about “Build a Bitch.” The message conveyed by the songwriting may be the biggest triumph.  The chorus, which appears at the onset, sets the tone.  “This ain’t Build a Bitch (a bitch) / You don’t get to pick and choose,” Bella sings, continuing to name the details so many men scrutinize when it comes to women.  She adds at the end of the chorus, “I’m filled with flaws and attitude / So, if you need perfect, I’m not built for you.” Poarch makes it clear that far too many men set an impossible standard for their own benefit.  On the verses, she goes on to elaborate about the opposite sex’s search for perfection, further illustrating her point.  Beyond the songwriting and a strong performance from Poarch, “Build a Bitch” features sleek production work (🎛 Elie Rizk and 🎛 Sub Urban) that’s definitely ear catching.  

Final Thoughts 💭

A record with the title “Build a Bitch” doesn’t lend itself to ample airplay given a certain word but hey, it’s easy to amend for virgin ears, right? All in all, Bella delivers.  She manages to make a brief, colorful pop song, while delivering a notable message. Will lives be changed listening to “Build a Bitch?” Probably not, but never say never, right? Gets my seal of approval.

🎙 Bella Poarch • 🎵 “Build a Bitch” • 🏷 Warner • 🗓 5.14.21

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