Q&A: Going To Infinity and Beyond, Noa Kirel is on the Move
☆ BY Moses Robert Soza ☆
A MULTI-TALENTED AND ARTISTIC STAR ON THE RISE — Noa Kirel is more than just a gorgeous face. Growing up in a suburb of Tel Aviv, Israel, Noa showed interest in artistic expression from a young age. She first studied dance at the age of three years old. At age 14, she started to explore songwriting and vocals, and released her first single in Hebrew (her native language), “Medabrim,” which became a massive hit in Israel. Following that success, Noa continued to create, flowing between acting, hosting, and making music. It wasn’t until this past summer — fresh off of the exciting deal with Atlantic records — that she released her first American-language single, “Please Don’t Suck,” which gained worldwide acclaim.
“Please Don’t Suck” samples an American classic “Mr. Sandman” by The Chordettes, giving the song a rather charming and nostalgic quality. With that being said, the song also gives off a cheeky and romantic energy, with an overall contemporary pop sound. Following “Please Don’t Suck,” Noa recently released her new single “Bad Little Thing,” which turned up the heat quite a bit. The high-energy track immediately gets me wanting to move or flip my non-existent ponytail in the mirror, and tell myself, “I am a BAD BITCH!” The pop sound is something Noa can do very well, and based on her track record, she is going for the gold — or in music terms, platinum.
Noa Kirel is one of those individuals who was born to be a star. It is a common misconception that success just happens out of thin air for those who were born with this magical quality. This is not the case for Noa. She represents hard work, family values, humbleness within herself, and an overall mindfulness of world peace. One with this vision is what the world needs, especially from a blossoming pop star that is in the spotlight.
I had the pleasure to get to know a little bit about Noa and her life, so read below to see how her responses made me smile.
LUNA: How are you doing? Has life been going at lightning speed for you since the world sort of got back to normal?
NOA: I’m doing great. I didn’t sleep for two weeks, but who’s counting? (Laughs) Life is definitely at full speed… but I missed the madness!
LUNA: Both “Bad Little Thing” and “Please Don’t Suck” have an undeniable confident feel to them. Where does your confidence come from?
NOA: Having roots in the ground, having my family as my back, a great team that truly cares, and a huge support system is key.
LUNA: What kind of music did you grow up listening to? Can you tell us about an artist you loved growing up?
NOA: Beyonce, Rihanna, JLo, Justin Timberlake, and more. I always listened to pop music and danced for hours in my room.
LUNA: Growing up in Israel, it is required in your home country to serve two mandatory years in the military. How has it been for you to be currently serving and balancing a rising global pop career at the same time?
NOA: I’m grateful to perform my songs in bases all over the country and help with morale to young kids (my age) that haven’t seen their family for a while.
LUNA: Going back to “Please Don’t Suck,” your song was remixed by famous DJs Afro Jack and the duo Black V Neck (which is super rad). Can you tell us how that opportunity came about?
NOA: I love Afrojack and Black V Neck — they’re super fresh-sounding DJs! My team at the label helped with the collaborations, and I was super excited to hear their take on the song. They nailed it!
LUNA: On “Please Don’t Suck,” you are credited as a writer — that’s awesome! Do you have any personal singer/songwriters that inspire you?
NOA: Bebe Rexha is a great singer/songwriter, and Beyonce, of course. I also really admire The Weeknd and Billie Eilish. I love the writing process.
LUNA: A fun one: What are a few of your favorite junk foods?
NOA: If I had to choose it would be ice cream, a burger, and french fries… But I will always prefer sushi (I’m not a junk food girl).
LUNA: Can you tell us about a peaceful place you love going to in your home country of Israel?
NOA: The Dead Sea is always very calming. Also the beach.
LUNA: Plans for a debut album seem undeniable. I get a very anthem, pop and empowering feel from your two songs “Bad Little
Thing” and “Please Don’t Suck.” Would you want your debut album to continue this sound or are you open to incorporating different energies and styles into your music?
NOA: I can’t tell you much, but this album is my personality with all the colors possible. There’s a song for pretty much any mood, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it. It’s a piece of my soul.
LUNA: With the New Year just around the corner, it's a good time to set new intentions for yourself. Can you share with us a few goals and visions you have in mind for 2022?
NOA: My goal for this year is to release more music, to go on a global tour, and to keep surprising myself and others. :) Happy New Year!
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