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Bebe Rexha breaks out on Warped Tour

The Vans Warped Tour is often described as “punk rock summer camp,” but Bebe Rexha describes it more like boot camp.

“It’s tough,” says the Brooklyn-born pop singer, who performs in the Warped Tour when it visits the Palace of Auburn Hills on Friday. “You kind of just have to go into survival mode.”

Rexha describes mile-long walks between her stage and her artist booth, few opportunities to exercise, cold showers, stage times that fluctuate from day to day and a grueling, unrelenting tour schedule with few days off.

But the up-and-comer says it’s an invaluable learning experience and an important launch pad, and it’s teaching her to become a more well-rounded artist.

“You learn how to work with the crowd, you learn yourself, you learn your art more and you just become a better performer,” says Rexha, 25. “I don’t think you can really prepare for this, you just have to do it and then learn along the way.”

Rexha has been picking up things along the way since breaking through as a writer of Eminem and Rihanna’s smash hit “The Monster” and as a co-writer and singer on “Hey Mama,” David Guetta’s current hit that features Nicki Minaj.

Those hits have helped jumpstart her burgeoning solo career. Rexha’s EDM ballad “I Can’t Stop Drinking About You” has been played 18 million times on Spotify, and her breakout song “I’m Gonna Show You Crazy” has racked up 42 million plays on the streaming service.

Rexha’s brash, in-your-face persona is partially a reaction to her conservative upbringing. Rexha was raised in New York by first generation Albanian immigrant parents who did their best to shelter her from the outside world.

“When I was younger, I wasn’t really allowed to go out. My parents would never let me go to Warped Tour,” says Rexha, on the phone last week from a Warped stop in New York. “They were very protective of me. They wanted to live in their cute little house and be comfortable, and that kind of drove me insane.”

Rexha says she suffered a mental breakdown in her late teens, spending the better part of two years of her life locked inside her room, crying, depressed and angry at herself.

She poured herself into her music, spending as much as 16 hours a day writing and recording. “I’m Gonna Show You Crazy” — a confrontation with and an acceptance of the demons in her head — was a breakthrough moment for her.

“For a really long time I ran after what I thought people wanted, and that was the first song that I wrote that was for my own therapy,” she says. “It was a message to myself. Like, what am I so scared of? What are we all so scared of? A lot of times we hold ourselves back. That song was a reflection on that time in my life.”

Rexha, who fronted Pete Wentz’s short-lived band Black Cards, is now working on shaping her debut album. After the Warped Tour wraps next month, she’s got a few weeks to hit the studio before heading out on the road with Nick Jonas for a run of dates in September and October.

“With my album, I’m learning the only person that really has your back is you, and the only constant in my life has been music,” says Rexha, who counts Lauryn Hill, Bob Marley and Tracy Chapman as influences. “And this album, I’m learning so much about turning into a woman while still being a kid, really.”

Rexha says she has a surplus of songs for the album; the difficult part will be narrowing them down. “There’re just too many songs!” she says.

“I’m saying everything I want to say, I just don’t know what to put on the album. To me, it’s like, what do I put out first?” she says. “I’m just living my life and writing songs. Honestly, I just want to say what I feel and perform and change lives.”

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After 24 years, Warped Tour is currently out traversing North America for the final summer. Let's revisit some of its most famous and unlikely participants over the years.

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In 1999, Ice-T released his studio album “The Seventh Deadly Sin” and channeled his Body Count rocker energy into shows on that summer’s Warped Tour.

Less than two months after releasing “Enema of the State,” Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus gets some air at Warped’s July 16, 1999 stop at Randalls Island, New York.

Yes, Eminem played Warped Tour. “The Slim Shady LP” dropped in Feb. 1999, and that summer, Em performed “My Name Is” and other early-career cuts to thousands of kids on Warped.

The Black Eyed Peas

Before Fergie joined and back when they were marketed as an alternative hip-hop group, the Black Eyed Peas performed Warped dates alongside the likes of Eminem and Ice-T in 1999.

Back in 2000, Green Day was on the Warped Tour several months before the release of their sixth LP, “Warning.” Here’s Billie Joe Armstrong rocking out in Ventura, Cali.

Back during their time with the independent punk label Nitro Records, here is AFI playing tracks from their album “The Art of Drowning” at Phoenix in 2001.

Tim Armstrong of Rancid shows off his moves at Warped Tour in San Francisco in 2001.

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

The impression that I get…is that the Mighty Mighty Bosstones rocked pretty hard in 2002.

Around the time The Used releases their self-titled debut album, frontman Bert McCracken works the crowd at Warped in San Francisco in 2002.

All-American Rejects

Chris Gaylor, Mike Kennerty, Nick Wheeler and Tyson Ritter of the All-American Rejects sign autographs at the 2003 Vans Warped Tour on Randall’s Island on Aug. 9, 2003 in New York City.

New Found Glory

New Found Glory singer Jordan Pundik performs at the 2004 Vans Warped Tour in Camden, New Jersey; there’s a good chance he’s singing one of the hits from that year’s NFG album, “Catalyst.”

Good Charlotte

“This is the anthem, throw all your hands up…” for Good Charlotte at the 2004 Warped Tour in Boston.

My Chemical Romance

My Chemical Romance performs during the 2004 Vans Warped Tour — the summer their breakthrough “Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge” came out, and the summer before they became truly huge.

Fall Out Boy

Pete Wentz pops his collar and the rest of Fall Out Boy strikes a pose at the 2005 Warped Tour at Germain Amphitheater in Columbus, Ohio.

Billy Idol brought hits like “White Wedding” and “Rebel Yell” to the 2005 Warped Tour. Here he is performing in Pomona, Calif.

Avenged Sevenfold

Zacky Vengeance and Synyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold rock out during 2005 — the year they became the first band to perform with a smoke machine on Warped Tour.

Gym Class Heroes

Travis McCoy and Marc DeJesus of Gym Class Heroes pose during the 2006 Vans Warped Tour at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

In 2006, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts were the much-respected veterans rounding out the Warped bill. Here they are performing in Fitchburg, Mass.

30 Seconds to Mars

Jared Leto of Thirty Seconds to Mars delivers the hits during the 2006 Warped Tour at Fitchburg, Mass.

Paramore’s Josh Farro, Hayley Williams, Hunter Lamb, Jeremy Davis and Zac Farro pose at the Warped Tour 2006 Press Night and Party at Plush at the Key Club in Hollywood, Calif.

Yes, Katy Perry once played Warped Tour! This was 2008, around the time her single “I Kissed a Girl” was starting to gain momentum. Here she is on June 22 in Ventura, Cali.

Chris Barker of Anti-Flag rocks out at Warped Tour 2010 at Sleep Train Amphitheater in Wheatland, Cali.

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato poses backstage at Warped Tour 2010 in Ventura, Cali.’s Seaside Park.

Dropkick Murphys

The Dropkick Murphys, veterans of the Warped Tour dating back to 1998, pose backstage at Warped 2010 at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre in San Diego, Cali.

Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley gets the crowd pumped at Warped 2010 in Mountain View, Calif.

Andy Biersack, Sebastian Bach & Danny Worsnop

Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides, Sebastian Bach and Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria pose backstage at the 2011 Vans Warped Tour at California State University.

Paramore were Warped veterans by 2011, their sixth year on the tour; here’s Hayley Williams getting charged up at Milwaukee’s Marcus Amphitheatre that summer.

All Time Low

All Time Low guitarist Jack Barakat gets up close with the crowd at Warped 2012 at Ventura, Calif.’s Seaside Park.

Drummer Dan Whitesides, vocalist Bert McCracken, guitarist Quinn Allman and bassist Jeph Howard of The Used clown around backstage at the Warped Tour in San Diego on June 27, 2012.

A Day To Remember

A Day To Remember frontman Jeremy McKinnon commands the crowd during a surprise set at Warped 2014 on July 19 in Tinley Park, Illinois.

Chester Bennington

The legend Chester Bennington performs in Ventura, Cali. during Linkin Park’s lone summer on the Warped Tour, 2014.

Machine Gun Kelly & Mike Shinoda

Machine Gun Kelly and Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda pose backstage at Warped on June 22, 2014 in Ventura, Calif.

The Word Alive

Tyler “Telle” Smith of The Word Alive gets the Warped crowd into a frenzy on June 20, 2014 in Pomona, Calif.

Pop hitmaker Bebe Rexha performs at Ventura, Cali.’s Seaside Park during Warped 2015.

Waka Flocka Flame

Waka Flocka Flame gets into his Warped set at White River Amphitheater on Aug. 12, 2016 in Auburn, Wash.

Echosmith’s Sydney Sierota connects with the crowd during the band’s Pomona, Cali. show on June 21, 2018.

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29 June 2015

Interview | bebe rexha at warped tour.

BY LEE ANN JAENICKE

Whoever thinks Warped Tour is just a punk rock / emo festival clearly didn’t check the incredibly loaded line-up this year. One of the stand-out exceptions is the talented pop singer Bebe Rexha. We’re please to present a rare interview with the EDM songstress, who’s on her first Warped Tour.

So Bebe, you already did your set around noon. How are the first two days at Warped Tour for you?

Bebe Rexha: I like having my set around midday. That allows you to sleep in a little bit, since it’s hard get some sleep on a moving bus. The great thing of performing early is you get your set done and then have time to hang with your fans and still have time to check out other bands.

While you were growing up, your parents were very strict. How is it being out here on Warped Tour with a pretty wild crowd?

Rexha: My parents are concerned about my safety but they’re also very excited to see me live my dream. To be at Warped Tour is the ultimate grime. If you love what you are doing, if you love music, you do Warped Tour. That’s an important step to really flourishing.

This Tour is dominated by a lot of heavy bands. Playing pop and EDM infused music, you’re one of the exceptions to the line-up. How does that feel to stand out like that?

Rexha: I was intimidated at first. The way I’m feeling my anxieties is pretty much like everyone else. But I grew up with a lot of pop and dance music, so that is how I express myself. You can take my lyrics and put them to a rock beat and play some rock music. It’s all about how you package it. But I’m happy to be a little different because the fans love it, no matter what. This is the true me. I’m not trying to be fake — a fake rocker or a fake punk or screamo. I’m just being Bebe and if people love me for that, that’s the best you can do. And it’s the most important thing for me.

You worked with some big names in the industry like David Guetta and Pete Wentz. Which artists would you like to work with in the future?

Rexha: After the Warped Tour I’m touring with Nick Jonas. We talked about making a song together soon. He’s very talented and I’m very excited to work with him. He is a great writer and guitar player.

You’ve had so much success writing songs for others, like “Monster” by Eminem and Rihanna. How does it feel to be breaking through as an artist yourself now?

Rexha: When you write songs you can make a lot of money. But all the money in the world can’t buy the feeling that you get when you’re on stage and just 20 kids know every word of your song and sing along. I’d rather be broke and travel the country, just making enough money to survive. That’s what I’m doing right now. I’m actually making no money of this tour because I put everything I earn back into my music, my merch and my band. This is just about seeing my fans and grow the fanbase.

“I Can’t Stop Drinking About You” is a very catchy and dance-y song. What does a night out look like in the life of Bebe Rexha?

Rexha: The honest truth, it’s pretty boring. Right now I’m partying a lot harder but I usually don’t really like to go out. When I drink I get very happy for a while and then turn really insightful and deep. A night out with me is weird.

I’d rather have my friends come over. I get invited to a lot of celebrity parties but I rarely go. Showing off on red carpets is not for me. Of course it’s part of my job to make appearances, but parties are the least favorite part for me. Unless I’m doing a show, write a new song or do something exciting for my career. I love working and I love seeing my fans. Those are the things I really appreciate and look forward to.

Back to Warped Tour. Which bands are you excited to see this year?

I think that Mod Sun is cool. I’m really looking forward to check out Riff Raff. I like that Warped Tour is integrating Rap and even some Soul lately. Music is changing and it’s becoming genreless. I also want to check out Pierce The Veil and Black Veil Brides. I want to experience their music style and see the energy on stage. I was also really impressed by Night Riots. Their set is right before mine and I thought they were amazing. I’m really looking forward to see one of the new young bands with maybe 100 followers. It’s still early in the tour. There is still a lot to come. I’m excited!

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Interview: Bebe Rexha On Warped Tour 2015

Bebe Rexha's come a long way since her days fronting Pete Wentz's side project, the Black Cards, and 2015 is looking to be the most eventful yet. So far she's teamed up with  Nicki Minaj and David Guetta for "Hey Mama," released her solo debut for Warner Bros "I Don't Wanna Grow Up," and most recently, jumped on the  Vans Warped Tour alongside friends Mod Sun, Juliet Simms, et al. 

With so much action in Bebe's career as of late she's not an easy one to pin down, but luckily Fuse was able to catch a few minutes her time where we discussed her outlying sound on the Warped Tour, her professional goals, and what it's like to endure those lengthy, but necessary shower lines.

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Warped Tour 2015 is the 21st edition of the Vans Warped Tour . The kickoff party took place on April 7, 2015 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles and featured performances by: ho99o9 , Bebe Rexha , Candy Hearts , Metro Station , New Beat Fund , As It Is , New Years Day , and Knuckle Puck .

For the second year, Warped Tour also visited Alaska for the Road to Warped Tour on June 17, 2015 . This show featured several bands that would not appear on any other Warped Tour 2015 dates such as: Issues , New Found Glory , Helmet and Alaskan natives 36 Crazyfists . This show would also feature a locals only stage and an acoustic stage sponsored by Hard Rock .

The tour features nine stages: 2 main stages represented by a Shark and a Unicorn ; the Monster Energy Stage , two stages sponsored by Journeys named the Left Foot Stage and Right Foot Stage ; the Ernie Ball Stage (returning for its 19th year); the Hard Rock Kevin Says Stage ; the Beatport Stage ; and the Full Sail Acoustic Basement .

Comedians and spoken word artists are also featured on the tour for the first time in many years and for the first time there is a tent devoted strictly to comedy: The Warped Comedy Tent sponsored by The Laugh Button .

On June 17, 2015, Warped Tour announced that it would be returning to the United Kingdom on October 18, 2015 after not visiting there in 2014. The lineup would feature Warped Tour 2015 bands Asking Alexandria and Black Veil Brides as the headliners. 26 other bands were announced including 2015 acts Memphis May Fire , August Burns Red , Attila , and Metro Station ; along with Warped alums Reel Big Fish , Anti-Flag , The Rocket Summer , and Forever Came Calling .

• 1.1.1 Shark Stage
• 1.1.2 Unicorn Stage
• 1.1.3 Monster Energy Stage
• 1.1.4 Journeys Left Foot Stage
• 1.1.5 Journeys Right Foot Stage
• 1.1.6.1 Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands 19 Winners
• 1.1.7 Hard Rock Kevin Says Stage
• 1.1.8 Beatport Stage
• 1.1.9 Full Sail Acoustic Basement Stage
• 1.1.10 Warped Comedy Tent Presented By: The Laugh Button
• 1.1.11 Fairplex Stage
• 1.1.12 Break Thru Music Stage
• 1.1.13 Lemmon Stage
• 1.1.14 St. Andrew's Hall Local Stage
• 1.2.1 Monster Stage
• 1.2.2 Cal Worthington Stage
• 1.2.3 Pot Luck Local Stage
• 1.2.4 Hard Rock Acoustic Stage
• 1.3.1 Monster Energy West Stage
• 1.3.2 Monster Energy East Stage
• 1.3.3 Jukley Stage
• 1.3.4 Jägermeister Stage
• 1.3.5 Kevin Says Stage

North America [ ]

Shark stage [ ], unicorn stage [ ], monster energy stage [ ], journeys left foot stage [ ], journeys right foot stage [ ], ernie ball stage [ ], ernie ball battle of the bands 19 winners [ ], hard rock kevin says stage [ ], beatport stage [ ], full sail acoustic basement stage [ ], warped comedy tent presented by: the laugh button [ ].

• Amir K (Performed 6/19-7/6)
• Ben Bizuneh (Performed 7/14-7/25)
• Beth Stelling (Performed 6/19-6/26)
• Chase Bernstein (Performed 6/27-7/12)
• Dave Ross (Performed 7/1-7/12)
• Eric Schwartz (Performed 7/26-8/8)
• Grant Cotter
• Melissa Villasenor (Performed 7/14-7/25)
• Sammy Obeid (Performed 6/19-6/28)
• Sandy Danto (Performed 7/1-7/12 and 7/26-8/8)
• Trey the Ruler

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The following bands performed on the Pomona, California stop on June 19

• Allie Kay Band
• The Friendly Strangers
• The Slightlys

Break Thru Music Stage [ ]

The following bands performed on the Mansfield, Massachusetts stop on July 14

Lemmon Stage [ ]

The following bands performed on the Toronto, Ontario stop on July 17

• Bitter Kids
• The Honest Heart Collective
• Red Handed Denial
• Third World Famous

St. Andrew's Hall Local Stage [ ]

The following bands performed on the Auburn Hills, Michigan stop on July 24

• Athena's Grace
• Know Your Rank
• Secret Space
• Taking Dreams

The Road To Warped Tour 2015 US [ ]

The Road to Warped Tour 2015 took place on June 17, 2015 at the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, Alaska

Monster Stage [ ]

• Memphis May Fire
• Motion City Soundtrack
• New Found Glory
• We Came as Romans
• The Wonder Years

Cal Worthington Stage [ ]

• 36 Crazyfists
• Indefinite Etticatee
• Pilot Touhill
• Run Like Hell
• Vanilla Sugar
• Zombie Unicorn

Pot Luck Local Stage [ ]

• Captain Overthrow
• City in Ashes
• Decepticide
• The Harlequin State
• Mutual Manslaughter
• Reconstruct
• Sovereign Shadows

Hard Rock Acoustic Stage [ ]

• Billy Herbst
• Conway Seavey
• Dave Velasquez
• The Quiet Cull
• Shonathin Hoskins and Josh Olsen
• Thomas Nicholas Band
• Whitney Youngman

United Kingdom [ ]

Monster energy west stage [ ].

• August Burns Red
• Black Veil Brides
• Metro Station
• Reel Big Fish

Monster Energy East Stage [ ]

• Asking Alexandria
• Man Overboard
• Never Shout Never
• The Rocket Summer
• The Word Alive

Jukley Stage [ ]

• Beautiful Bodies
• Fearless Vampire Killers
• Forever Came Calling
• Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes
• In Hearts Wake
• The Kenneths

Jägermeister Stage [ ]

• Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!
• Moose Blood
• Trophy Eyes

Kevin Says Stage [ ]

• Black Foxxes
• Boy Jumps Ship
• John Coffey
• The One Hundred
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• 2 Warped Tour 2004
• 3 Warped Tour 2002