Bianca Baz Is Building Art Before Algorithms
- Sofia Nicotra
- Jun 5
- 7 min read
Bianca Baz isn't interested in fitting neatly into a genre.
Whether she's crafting intricate productions, writing razor-sharp rap flows, directing creative visuals, or dreaming up future EPs and albums, her approach remains the same: make great art and trust God with the rest.
In this conversation, Bianca shares the artists who shaped her creativity, why she's choosing art over algorithms, what faithfulness looks like while balancing music and everyday life, and how a grade 5 talent show performance to Michael Jackson may have been the first glimpse of the artist she's becoming today.
Your tone and overall brand is so mesmerising because of it’s uniqueness. What artists would you say have inspired who you are today?
Bianca: Thank you so much! Definitely Michael Jackson. I did a dance to MJ Smooth Criminal in year 5 and won the talent show. I can't believe I did that, because you had to audition in front of the classroom first, and I was the last up, and everyone before me did stuff like origami, or singing a musical song, then bam! I just start breakdancing in front of the classroom to smooth criminal at age 9. I wish I had that confidence today. I think I was a bit scared but I just went for it. Then I won the whole thing.
I'm also inspired by Pharrell as a producer, the influence of his rhythms can definitely be heard in my latest song Red Letters. And I’m inspired by Quincy Jones, I try and work with live musicians when producing my songs, to give it that live texture and groove that only live musicianship can produce. I wish I was a multi-instrumentalist like him! I’m also inspired by Labrinth, another producer. To be a UK black global popstar and have his own lane carved out, his own sound that he crafted as a producer. He can’t be compared to anyone. I really like that.
You mentioned being in a really focused creation season right now—what has God been shaping or deepening in you during this time? And when you step into a season like this, how do you usually recognize what’s worth pouring your energy into creatively?
Bianca: I don’t think I’ve ever managed to focus entirely on creating music despite my efforts, due to the day job, other commitments, many things start to pull my attention away. A big one is the marketing aspect of music. It’s one thing to make the music which I enjoy doing, and another thing getting people to hear it - which I don’t enjoy as much, BUT i’ve found a way to make it fun, making artistic music videos which double up as content, and that really captures people’s attention but at the same time it means i’m still making art in the process. So I think God has given me a new gift in this time, of creating visual art with a team of wonderful collaborators. I’m currently in pre-production for my next video for Red Letters, it’s a lot of work but by God’s grace it will pay off in the end. What’s worth pouring my energy into creatively? Art, always the art first. Not the streams, playlisting, marketing. Just making art and the rest will follow by God’s grace.
Your music already carries a strong sense of identity and conviction. Do you feel like that’s evolving in this current phase, or becoming more defined?
Bianca: My music has definitely evolved over the years and will continue to do so, I started out just composing and singing ballads when I was 12. Only recently have I become known as a ‘rapper’, which I’m getting used to. The rap has really taken me to a new level and it's just pure fun. I love writing punchlines and sick flows. Flows are my thing. But because I've written and produced a lot of non-rap songs people haven't heard yet - because I was waiting to release them as an EP, I'd say my music already evolved behind closed doors. You'll hear them all soon, and you’ll soon hear that it's far from defined. I have 2 EP's and an album already written, in my head. And they're all very different from each other. This might make it harder for me to have a niche in the long run, but sticking to one genre isn’t my vibe. I'm a producer first. And producers tend to jump more between genres. Like Pharrell. Which is also why I like Michael Jackson’s artistry, he made everything from funk, disco, rock, soul, to RnB. That’s the range you can expect from me.
You’ve had moments like performing at Omeara and sharing your work through SBTV—how have those experiences shaped what you’re building toward next?
Bianca: Performing live is so fun, I want to do more of that moving forward! It’s my goal to have a world tour one day, so performing experience is definitely necessary for that. Grateful for the performing experiences I’ve had so far, at Omeara and on SBTV.
As an independent artist balancing music and a day job, what does faithfulness look like for you in the in-between moments that people don’t see? And what other things do you juggle?
Bianca: Faithfulness to me looks like loving God, by obeying him and loving His people. So I try and obey God, e.g. He tells us to abide in His word so I read the Bible everyday, that's how God speaks to me and how I maintain my relationship with Him. I just one day decided to read the Bible like a novel, from start to finish. Best decision ever. I’m currently in Isaiah, still going. I also try not to make my music career completely everything in my life, I still try and find time to love people, give back to communities, I sing in a choir called Melodees from Heaven, we do shows together, sing at weddings, schools, funerals, and it's just an amazing way to serve. I also do film score composition, and I've recently done a score on a short film called To Run is To Return, that was definitely a challenging but rewarding experience.
When people connect with your music and say it’s impacted them, how do you process that personally?
Bianca: I am tremendously flattered. I love receiving ‘words of affirmation’ so it makes me so happy to hear people are being impacted by my music. People seem to really love that I’m making intentional high quality art, that they can enjoy as Christians. It's my aim to make good music first always, good music that Christians can listen to that wouldn’t compromise their faith in any way. I make music to entertain people first, and since I’m a Christian the music will naturally reflect my life as a Christian.
Without giving too much away, what’s been inspiring you lately—sonically or spiritually—in this current creative phase? What’s coming up for you?
Bianca: It’s hard to track the specific inspirations behind each song as I never sit down to write. Every song and production comes to me at a random moment in life. But the last song idea voice note I recorded (which I just went to listen to now) I guess that's inspired by what i’ve been consuming lately, which is debates on youtube between Christianity and other religions. I feel like this is a great way to understand other beliefs and what drives them. One of the debated topics is the Holy Trinity which I realise a lot of other religions don’t understand well, so something musical to explain how God can exist in 3 equal divine Persons but as 1 Being. There are a couple of analogies we discussed in a Bible study session one time, e.g. how one man can be a father, a son and a cousin at the same time. 3 different roles but still one man. Or how a triangle can have 3 sides but still be one triangle. Anyway that’s still in the works. I pray God gives me the music to convey that.
We’re building an online space for Christians in music called Glory Gather. From your perspective, what would actually support independent artists like yourself in seasons like the one you’re in right now?
Bianca: Perhaps opportunities to perform on digital platforms, like a COLORS equivalent, or tiny desk, something of our own. Someone should make that!
Pause... you know what's funny about this answer?
Bianca had no idea when she said this, but we've actually been building something along those lines.
In 2024, we launched COVERED — a digital platform where Christian artists can put their own spin on songs from other Christian artists and share them with the wider community. While it's not quite a COLORS or Tiny Desk-style studio setup (yet!), the heart behind it is similar: creating more spaces for Christian artists to be seen, heard, and discovered.
Maybe Bianca's onto something though. Perhaps this is your sign to go submit a COVERED session 👀
The Putting You On Segment: what’s one Christian or faith-adjacent song you’ve been loving lately that people should check out?
Bianca: Faith by Sault. Love that song! Sings “under your love cover me under your love”
If there's one thing that stands out after talking with Bianca, it's her commitment to creating from conviction rather than chasing trends. From producing genre-bending music to exploring new creative outlets through visual storytelling, she's continuing to build a body of work that feels uniquely her own.
With new music, new visuals, and plenty more already taking shape behind the scenes, it feels like Bianca is only scratching the surface of what she has to offer.
Be sure to keep up with Bianca's journey and check out her latest release, Red Letters.
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