Women in music are taking a stand with their creative art, sending a clear message about supporting and motivating every woman.
It’s the lyrics in each song that should be an influence in our daily lives on how we treat each other.
They do not just sing songs about women empowerment, but songs relating to or discussing real feelings or problems that we go through and overcome.
Adele’s self-titled 25 broke records selling over 2.4 million copies in less than five days. Her signature album names are based on her current age, and I think the meaning of creating a piece that’s filled with one’s feelings and experiences is an establishment for female artists.
Demi Lovato, with early hits such as “Skyscraper”, let us into a place where she was once broken, but takes us through her journey, rising above her battles.
Lovato’s recent song “Confident” marks a new era with a woman that has survived hardships, and is embracing her own skin while making a statement for others to do the same.
And what’s wrong with being CONFIDENT?
I do not understand how some people may think women who are assertive or outspoken can be perceived as a joke or as stuck up. That is simply not the case. When we see a woman walking down the street with self-confidence we shouldn’t give a look like “look at her all stuck up” or “she thinks she’s all that”.
Let’s stop the bashing and give that person a compliment or just simply a smile. Reacting positive one woman helps spread positivity to other women.
Girl-group Fifth Harmony has always embraced their stance on empowering women. Both “Worth it” and their buzzing new single “Work From Home” have music videos which feature a gender role swap, showing that women can take charge and hold any job in any workplace. They are five women of different cultures that can work together while highlighting each other.
Then there’s Taylor Swift who has created a world consisting of “squads”. I think that signifies women coming together and supporting one another. Taylor Swift has given media attention to the fact that a woman doesn’t need a man to be happy. Enjoying time with your girlfriends is all a girl needs.
Now Beyonce. Who hasn’t had a car karaoke session to “Flawless”?
This song highlights the way every woman should love and celebrate herself. After performing at this year’s Super Bowl, Beyonce has sent powerful messages and embodied women empowerment. Hitting the choreography point by point with all female dancers displays how women can dominate just as much as men. Even if she wasn’t the headliner she was the main performer for the show once she took the stage. Beyonce owned the Super Bowl Halftime stage not once, but twice.
In honor of Women’s History Month, next time you hear a girl-power anthem or any song by a female artist find the meaning behind those words as women in music are making history.
More women artists are rising up the charts. Here’s to the future where not only women in music rise to the top but women in any industry.