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Rene Bonét is a classic representation of nuance in R&B music, and her alter ego as Bully Barbé is sure to intrigue and astonish the Hip Hop scene. Drawing inspiration from artist like ( Erykah Badu, Missy Elliot, Backyard Band & TLC), the DMV native made the move to Atlanta to explore her creativity. It is here that she was able to connect with Grammy award winning sound engineer and producer Alvin Speights, (Michael Jackson, Madonna, & Boyz II Men). While under his tutelage she gained priceless knowledge in the studio that would help her with her future in the music and entertainment industry. Her vocal style and song arrangements are sweet and lustful, pulling the listener in to hear the stories that she has gathered from her interactions with people from all over the world. Lyrically and in her delivery as a rapper she has carved out a pocket for herself that removes her from any competition. Being culturally diverse, she is able to collect and connect the emotions of different genres of music, making her own niche sound in the realm that is R&B and Hip Hop.

We had the opportunity to interview Rene Bonét on Instagram.

Here’s what she has to say;

1: Tell us about your background getting to where you are today?
I started putting melodies to those writings and they became song lyrics. Being around the DMV and its heavy musical influences, I guess it was bound to happen. When I realized I could really do something with my music, I relocated to Atlanta, where I met Grammy award-winning engineer & producer, Alvin Speights, where I worked as his intern and recording artist. During this period, I learned quite a bit, recording myself and even engineering at times. I dropped my first professionally recorded project “Energy” on all major streaming platforms in the early part of 2019 then decided to do some traveling to Australia in which I loved the culture and the people. I would almost say it is kin to a second home for me now. After returning from Australia I was able to link up with a very talented Atlanta based music producer & filmmaker, Weku Did That, and was able to release my latest project, “Frequencies ” on all major streaming platforms, and there is so much more to come so definitely stay tuned.
2: Where are you from? 
Virginia right outside of Washington Dc also known as the DMV.
3: How did you get into music?  
I started writing poetry in high school as an outlet to help me stay out of trouble.
4: What is the most challenging thing you have overcome in your life?
 realizing that i am different and that is ok!
5: Are you currently signed or independent?
 independent
6: Who inspires you the most musically? 
The passion I see in other artists pushing for their dreams is what inspires me.
7: What do you want people to take away after listening to your music? 
that i am just like them regular
8: What is your greatest achievement as a musician?
 i was recently featured on Revolt tv, the source, and thisis50
9: Do you produce your own music? If not, who do you work with? 
i work alongside Producer Weku Did that
10: Who is one artist you wish you could work with?
 Missy Elliott
11: Tell us about any new music you have coming out? When is it coming out? What is it about?
  I drop a single almost every month. I think I’m going to stick to that strategy for a while, the more the merrier right?
12: What does a day inside your shoes look like?
  I have an in-home studio so I literally wake up to a mic and headphones and instruments playing in the background. shooting content every day is a must, i love to stalk up it keeps my social platforms fresh and keeps my page relevant.
13: Anything else you want the audience to know about you?
  I’m a gemini and I have an alter ego named Bully Barbé, a few years ago my brother was murdered and he was also a gemini, he dreamed of being a rapper. Bully Barbé allows him to live through her.

Contact Rene Bonét:
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Website: www.renebonet.com
Instagram @renebonet
Facebook @renebonet

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5pBRHWwSN1npqMP5GIfefp?si=4fHjGYyhQxizXyrU6UDJcw&dl_branch=1

Natalie is a journalism major with a focus on Entertainment and Music who aspires to become a Content Creator For Honk Magazine. Eventually, she wants to be the Publisher or Editor-in-Chief of a major Publishing House. She loves helping people find their voice and passion for writing and journalism, and she can always be found with coffee in hand, editing another article.

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