Bia

Bianca Miquela Landrau, known professionally as Bia, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who debuted on the Oxygen reality television series Sisterhood of Hip Hop. She signed to Pharrell Williams' I Am Other record label, in partnership with RCA Records in 2014. Her first EP, Nice Girls Finish Last: Cuidado, was released in 2018. She is best recognized for featuring on the 2016 single "Safari" by J Balvin and "Best on Earth" by Russ in 2019. In early 2020, Bia signed a new record deal with Epic Records, releasing her second EP, For Certain, on December 11, 2020. The EP spawned the single "Whole Lotta Money", which later was released as a remix featuring Nicki Minaj and reached the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100.

Early life Landrau was born in Medford, Massachusetts. She is of Puerto Rican and Italian descent. In an interview with Oxygen's website, she spoke about wanting to become a rapper at a young age after attending studio sessions with rappers and helping them record. Landrau attended Bunker Hill Community College briefly, but after realizing it did not suit her, she dropped out and began bartending to pay for studio time. She moved to Los Angeles, California, full time in 2017. Bia starred on the first two seasons of the Oxygen reality television series Sisterhood of Hip Hop. In 2014, she signed to the I Am Other music label as part of a collaboration with RCA Records and began working with T.I as well as singers Jennifer Hudson and Usher. The next month, Bia alongside Victoria Monét, were the main support acts for the European leg of Ariana Grande's Dangerous Woman Tour. Bia also opened for select dates during the North American leg. Bia was featured on J Balvin's song "Safari", released as a single in May 2016. The track topped the charts in Mexico and Spain All four singles were intended to be included on Bia's then-upcoming debut EP titled Trap Vogue, to be followed by her debut album. Bia described the project as "high energy with Latin elements mixed in". She also revealed that the song "Esta Noche" featuring Grande, which was performed during Bia's opening set for the Dangerous Woman Tour, would be included on the project. Bia eventually scrapped the project in favor of new material.

Bia was featured on the track "Miami", from Kali Uchis' debut album Isolation, which was released on April 6, 2018. Victoria Monét released a remix of her song "Freak", featuring Bia on July 10, 2018. A visual was released including a shortened version of the track just containing Bia's verse and a chorus, while the full version of the song appeared on streaming platforms. On September 21, 2018, Bia released her debut EP Nice Girls Finish Last: Cuidado, which included the single "Hollywood", as well as collaborations with Uchis and Kodak Black.

2019–present: Departure from RCA and For Certain In 2019, Bia split from RCA Records, citing the label was preventing her from releasing music. She released her first independent song "One Minute Warning" in August. "Best on Earth", a collaboration with rapper and singer Russ, was released on October 17, 2019. Singer Rihanna posted on her social media that it was her new favorite song, which led to an internet trend #BestOnEarthChallenge and a spike in popularity to the song. The song eventually peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Bia's first entry on the chart and was certified Platinum by the RIAA for selling over one million units in the United States. In September 2020, Bia released the single "Same Hands" featuring American rapper Lil Durk. Another single, "Skate", was released in November 2020, alongside a music video. A reworked version of the song, entitled the "NHL Mix", was later used as the theme song for the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs. All songs are included on Bia's second EP, titled For Certain, which was released on December 11, 2020, through Epic Records. A music video for the song "Whole Lotta Money" was released on April 8, 2021. Following viral success on the social media platform TikTok, the song was serviced to Rhythmic radio on May 18, 2021, becoming the fifth single from the EP. A remix featuring Nicki Minaj was released on July 9, 2021, and caused the song to reach a peak of number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Bia's highest-charting song. On September 24, she released the single "Besito" featuring G Herbo. Alongside the release, Bia announced the deluxe edition of For Certain which will be released on October 22, 2021. Also in 2021, Bia appeared as feature on Iggy Azalea's song "Is That Right" from her final album The End of an Era.

In an interview with Ladygunn, Bia revealed she is working on an R&B project titled R&BIA.

On February 5, 2022, Bia launched her own make-up line Beauty for Certain. On April 8, 2022, Bia released a song with rapper J. Cole entitled "London". On September 9, 2022, Bia featured on the remix to Nicki Minaj's song "Super Freaky Girl" entitled the "Queen Mix" alongside JT from City Girls, Katie Got Bandz, Akbar V, and Maliibu Miitch. In September 2022, Bia also featured on German rapper Luciano's track "Bamba". On March 3, 2023, Bia released a song titled "Sixteen". On March 24, 2023, Bia released a song featuring American record producer Timbaland titled "I'm That Bitch".

In an interview on Bootleg Kev, Bia announced that she has completed her debut album. She revealed that she has decided the name of her upcoming album and the cover art is ready while also further revealing that "I'm That Bitch" and "London" will be on the tracklist of her upcoming album.

On June 1, 2024, following what appeared to be a diss aimed at Bia in the remix to GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion’s "Wanna Be", Bia had previewed a new diss track targeting Cardi B.

Artistry Bia has cited American rapper Jay-Z, American singer Selena, and fellow rappers Bankroll Fresh, 21 Savage, Nicki Minaj, Foxy Brown, M.I.A., and Blac Youngsta as her biggest influences, as well as Aaliyah and Rihanna as her personal muses. Bia stated that she has never connected with an artist the way she has connected with Rihanna.

Song of the Year

Best Collaboration 2022 "London" Best Hip Hop Video

Artist of the Year

Hip Hop Artist of the Year

Artist of the Year

For Certain Album of the Year (1 million+ streams) "Whole Lotta Money" Song of the Year (1 million+ streams)

Hip hop Artist of the Year

2022 New Best Hip hop Artist

2017 "Safari" Favorite Urban Song

2021 "Whole Lotta Money" Best Breakthrough Song Tours

Appearances Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday 2 World Tour (2024)

Supporting Pusha T – Darkest Before the Dawn Tour (2016) Ariana Grande – Dangerous Woman Tour (2017) Don Toliver – Life of a Don Tour (2021)

Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected details Title Studio album details Bianca Released: October 10, 2025 Label: Epic Format: CD, digital download, streaming

Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected details, chart positions, and sales Title Extended play details Peak chart positions US USR&B/HH Nice Girls Finish Last: Cuidado Released: September 21, 2018 Label: RCA Format: Digital download, streaming — — For Certain Released: December 11, 2020 Label: Epic Format: CD, digital download, streaming 64 39 Really Her Released: July 28, 2023 Label: Epic Format: digital download, streaming — —

Mixtapes + List of mixtapes, with selected details Title Details #CholaSeason Released: May 14, 2014 Label: I Am Other Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US USR&B/HH USRap USMain.R&B/HH USRhy. USR&B/HHAir. CAN NZHot UK WW "Whip It" 2016 — — — — — — — — — — "Hollywood" 2018 — — — — — — — — — — Nice Girls Finish Last: Cuidado "Free Bia (1st Day Out)" 2020 — — — — — — — — — —For Certain "Cover Girl" — — — 35 — 49 — — — — "Same Hands" — — — — — — — — — — "Skate" "Besito" — — — 35 33 45 — — — — "Can't Touch This" — — — — — — — — — — "London" 2022 62 20 16 36 31 — 55 6 79 130 Really Her "Sixteen" 2023 — — — — — — — — — — "I'm That Bitch" (with Timbaland) — — — 29 18 40 — — — — Really Her "Both"(with Tiësto featuring 21 Savage) — — — — 35 — — — — — "Lights Out"(with JID) 2024 — — — — 19 — — — — — Bianca "Pissed Off"(featuring Lil Yachty) — — — — — — — — — — "We On Go" 2025 — 41 — — — — — — — — "Rumors"(with Imanbek) — — — — — — — — — — "One Thing" — — — — — — — — — — Bianca "Birthday Behavior" — — — — — — — — — — "Dade" — — — — — — — — — — "Hard Way"(featuring Becky G) — — — — 32 — — — — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released.

As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US AUT COL GER MEX NZHot SPA SWI "Safari" 2016 — — 3 — 5 — 1 — 1 76 AMPROFON: 2× Platinum FIMI: 2× Platinum PROMUSICAE: 4× Platinum Energia "Piñata" 2017 — — — — — — — — — — "Freak" (Remix) 2019 — — — — — — — — — — "Best on Earth" 46 22 — — — — — 4 — —RIAA: Platinum Shake the Snow Globe "Perfect (Remix)" 2020 — — — — — — — — — — "Remember Me" — — — — — — — — — — "I Like Dat" (Remix) 2021 — — — — — — — — — — "Trampoline" 2022 ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― — — "Run" ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― — — Pray for Me "Bamba" ― ― ― 1 ― 1 ― — — 1 Majestic "Beach Ball" 2023 — — — — — — — — — — Blockbusta "Likka Sto 2" — — — — — — — — — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released.

Promotional singles Title Year Album "Gucci Comin' Home" 2016rowspan="4" "Badside" 2017 "Fungshway" "One Minute Warning" 2019

Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "High" 2015 Christian Rich, Vince Staples FW14 "Good Idea" Kid Ink Summer in the Winter "Miami" Fasscoupe Hood Mascot "Edible" Kayo Genesis Bad Sushi "Perfect" 2019 Sam Spiegel, Tropkillaz, MC Pikachu Random Shit from the Internet Era "Labels" 2020 Kiana Ledé, Moneybagg Yo Kiki "Is That Right" 2021 Iggy Azalea The End of an Era "Super Freaky Girl (Queen Mix)" 2022 Nicki Minaj "Fine Shyt" 2025 DDG Blame the Chat "Energy" 2026 Ava Max Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album