Welcome back to school, Gophers! I know I’m not the only one who has trouble transforming my laid-back summer state of mind into a motivated, enthusiastic student. What’s the best way to pump yourself up? A playlist with only the most badass, confident ladies belting out the best girl power jams. I have searched through the depths of Spotify, asked my fabulous friends for recommendations, and have compiled the best girl power anthems to start your semester off right.
For the Pop Princesses…
“Ain’t Your Mama” – Jennifer Lopez
“Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself” – Jess Glynn
“Fighter” – Christina Aguilera
“Might Not Like Me” – Brynn Elliott
“Most Girls” – Hailee Steinfeld
“Revival” – Selena Gomez
“Roar” – Katy Perry
“Scars to Your Beautiful” – Alessia Cara
“Shake it Off” – Taylor Swift
“Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” – Kelly Clarkson
“Who Says” – Selena Gomez
If You’re Feeling a Little Retro…
“Hit Me With Your Best Shot” – Pat Benatar
“Hold On” – Wilson Phillips
“I’m Every Woman” – Chaka Khan
“Invincible” – Pat Benatar
“Love is a Battlefield” – Pat Benatar*
*I’m sorry, I just really like Pat Benatar
“Shut Up and Let Me Go” – The Ting Tings
For the Rock Stars…
“Just a Girl” – No Doubt
“So What” – P!nk
“Take Back the Power” – The Interrupters
When You’re feeling like a Bad Ass…
“BO$$” – Fifth Harmony
“Confident” – Demi Lovato
“Feeling Myself” – Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé
“Good As Hell” – Lizzo
“Like that” – Bea Miller
“Make that Money Girl” – Zara Larsson
“Power” – Little Mix
“Pretty Girl Rock” – Keri Hilson
“Pumpin’ Blood” (Jane Doze Remix) – NONONO
“Run the World (Girls) – Beyoncé
“Salute” – Little Mix
“Wings” – Little Mix*
*I would like to add that Little Mix is incredibly underrated, please download their entire discography.
For the Country Lovers…
“Follow Your Arrow” – Kacey Musgraves
“Girl in a Country Song” – Maddie & Tae
“Pageant Material” – Kacey Musgraves
“War Paint” – Madeline Merlo
“Man! I feel like a Woman!” – Shania Twain*
*Duh, because no Girl Power Playlist would be complete without this classic
Happy Listening Gophers! For the complete playlist with many more songs, click the link!