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Bella & Filippa
Bella (left) & Filippa (right) in 2017
Bella (left) & Filippa (right) in 2017
Background information
OriginUpplands Väsby, Sweden
GenresFolk pop
Years active2013–present
Labels
MembersIsabella Snihs
Filippa Frisell

Bella & Filippa is a Swedish duo from Upplands Väsby. It is made up of stepsisters Isabella Snihs (born (2000-05-31) 31 May 2000 (age 24)) and Filippa Frisell (born (1999-07-06) 6 July 1999 (age 25)). They are best known for taking part in Melodifestivalen 2017.

History

2013–2016: Beginnings

Bella & 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

On 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

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
SWE
[8]
"Missing Rose" 2016 Non-album single
"Crucified" 2017 47[9]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Bella&Filippa" (in Swedish). Videofy. Archived from the original on 19 February 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Bella & Filippa – Crucified". svt.se (in Swedish). SVT. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Artisterna i Melodifestivalen 2017: Hela listan – så blir deltävlingarna". Melodifestivalen. SVT. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  5. ^ Petersson, Emma (9 January 2017). "Crucified – Låtskrivarna". svt.se (in Swedish). SVT. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
  6. ^ The NPBC (18 February 2017). "TWO MORE ARTISTS QUALIFY TO THE MELODIFESTIVALEN FINAL". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix.
  7. ^ "Rudbeckselever med i Melodifestivalen" (in Swedish). Stockholm Direkt. 12 February 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
  8. ^ "Discography Bella & Filippa". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
  9. ^ "Sverigetopplistan - Sveriges Officiella Topplista". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 4 March 2017.