Gabriella Bongo

South London's rising star Gabriella Bongo is emerging as a new force in the drum and bass scene with her unique fusion of liquid DnB, soul, and pop influences. Her sound—described simply as "catchy, melodic, meaningful"—transcends traditional genre boundaries while maintaining the core energy that makes drum and bass so compelling. Musical from a young age, Gabriella was first inspired by artists like Rudimental and Chase & Status. By age 9, she began experimenting with GarageBand on her iPad, discovering her passion for production and creating something from nothing. Self-taught on piano and production, Bongo's musical journey began with a deep emotional connection to music. Now studying sound engineering at ICMP London University, she brings both raw talent and technical expertise to her craft. Her production process is refreshingly intuitive, led by feeling, with a focus on authentic songwriting and chord progressions that serve as the foundation for her tracks. This approach reflects her early commitment—at just 15, she decided music would be her "end game" and dedicated herself to pursuing it. Since breaking onto the scene, Bongo has rapidly established herself as a formidable talent in the DnB world. Her recent signing to Hospital Records in March 2025 follows a string of impressive achievements, including being featured as BBC 1Xtra's track of the week, contributing a mix for Radio 1's Charlie Tee, and being recognised in Hospital Records' "Woman In Drum and Bass '24" showcase. Her journey began with her debut single release in December 2020, followed by a second single in February 2021. Since then, she has worked with and learned from industry leaders, including collaborations with Universal Music and participation in Apple Music's summer program, where she connected with Nile Rodgers, ENNY, and Fraser T Smith. Bongo's collaborative spirit shines through in her work with established artists like Liam Bailey and Dogger, with whom she released "Doesn't Hurt" in April 2025—a poignant track exploring emotional avoidance and vulnerability. Her ability to make vocalists sound "great on DnB, no matter what their primary genre is" has become one of her signature strengths. Behind the decks, Bongo has commanded stages at O2 Academy Islington and Hospitality In The Woods, with upcoming performances including Hospitality On The Beach in Croatia (July 2025). Her DJ sets, often featuring surprise vocalists, demonstrate her versatility as both a producer

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