Rebecca Rose Johnson, professionally known as Bekuh Boom (stylized as Bekuh BOOM) is an American singer and songwriter. Johnson signed her first publishing deal to Warner Chappell Music at the age of 18.[1][2] She featured on two co-written singles: "I Won't Let You Down" by Danish singer Christopher, which charted at #1 on Tracklisten, the official Danish music charts,[3] and "Money" by Norwegian electronic duo Broiler, which peaked at #3 on Norwegian music charts.[4] As of 2016 she has written over 10 songs reaching the #1 position on various music charts. Boom wrote and composed for various acts including R. Kelly, Jordin Sparks, Christopher, Taeyang, Winner, Blackpink and Lisa.
Early life and career
Early life
Bekuh Boom was born Rebecca Rose Johnson on June 21, 1994, in Orange County, California. She stated that she had an interest in music since elementary school. At the age of 11, she began learning how to write and compose her own melodies for her songs. She revealed that she took dance and choreography classes in high school to become a dance instructor and choreographer.[5]
2011–2017: American Idol and Chappell Music contract
In 2011, at the age of 16, Boom participated in the tenth season of American Idol, though she failed to pass the audition. At the age of 18 she signed her first contract with Warner Chappell Music, going on to release her first two collaborations titled "Money" and "I Won't Let You Down".[5][6]
2018–present: working with Blackpink and solo activities
In 2020 she became the lyricist and composer for the virtual groupK/DA, where she provide the voice of Ahri.[12] Later that year she released a solo single called "There's No Place Like Home". In March 2021, she released the single "Designer Love", with an accompanying music video being released for the song on Johnson's YouTube channel. In August 2022, she released the single "Anime Eyes".
^Online, JoongAng (June 2, 2014). "태양 솔로곡 '눈 코 입' 오늘 자정 발매 '화제'…어떤 노래길래?" [Taeyang's solo song 'Eyes Nose Lips' released at midnight today 'Topic' what song do you want?]. JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved October 8, 2022.