Siobhan Bell 

At Creatively, our mission is to champion creative talent and help you achieve your  wildest ambitions—connecting you with work opportunities that help grow your careers. We know, however, that Black creatives are all too often underrepresented and underserved by the creative community. And when it comes to building a creative business, visibility matters. So all this #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re proud to put Black creators at the forefront of all our programming—from the teachers we feature as part of our #CreativelyClasses series to the creative work we spotlight on our social accounts, starting with the incomparable Siobhan Bell. 

Siobhan Bell is a London-born and raised DJ and producer who has become one of the fashion world’s most in-demand talents—both as a musician and a tastemaker.

Bell first got her start as an intern at Atlantic Records in the UK, and then started booking DJ sets in East London. In 2018, she hit it big with her official remix of MadeinTYO and A$AP Ferg’s “Ned Flanders,” which earned a premiere in Complex and was streamed 500,000 times. Now, Bell is considered one of the London greats, commanding sets on Boiler Room, a music broadcasting platform based in London, and appearing on lineups for major festivals alongside A$AP Mob, Migos, and Virgil Abloh. She’s even toured alongside WizKid and Megan Thee Stallion. 

Her skyrocketing popularity on the DJ circuit caught the attention of brands like Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Miu Miu, and Nike, along with media outlets like Vogue and Complex—all of which booked Bell to DJ at major events. In 2019, Bell was featured in CR Fashion Book’s Class of 2019; and in 2020, she released her first fashion collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld—a project that managed to sell out even amidst a global pandemic. 

What’s next for the multi-hyphenate powerhouse? More music, of course. You can follow Siobhan Bell and check out her latest projects on Creatively here. And tap on the “Black Creator Spotlight” at the top of your Discover feed to see all the incredible Black creators we’re showcasing this month!

What is the first creative project you remember?

The first creative project I did was create a club night called Cherryade in East London. It was for me and my friends to have a place to have fun. I also used it to connect with other DJs from different parts of the world.

Describe your aesthetic in three words.

“Globe trotter stylish” and “mini size fun.”

What was the most fulfilling collaboration you’ve worked on?

The most fulfilling collaboration I have worked on was with the Karl Lagerfeld brand this past year. I DJ’d for Karl Lagerfeld’s fashion party in Paris in 2018 and that was such an honor. I have always wanted to grow into being a creative director or designer for a brand, and to now have a collaboration with one of the most legendary icons of fashion is a dream come true.

What’s one creative project that taught you something fundamental about yourself?

My “Made in Tokyo” remix featuring A$AP Ferg. I did a club remix of the original song, and the remix process taught me how to put a track together, which helped me with my producing skills. You can listen to it here on Spotify. 

Do you think creativity is something you’re born with or something you’re taught?

For me I can say It was something I was actually taught. In my Jamaican household, music is everything. I was introduced to many genres and sounds from an early age due to my parents being musically inclined. 

What’s the last dream you had?

I dreamt I was in a supermarket shopping. It was unlimited food, but I had to wear a disguise. 

One hundred years from now, what do you hope people write about your work?

I hope people say that I used my platform to bridge the gap between the US and the UK, and that my DJ career became a multifaceted brand. 

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