WOMEN WOMEN
EMPOWERING WOMEN
A PLAYLIST
The music industry continues to see a drastic increase in fierce female artists in the music world, especially following the Women’s March, the #MeToo movement, and assault allegations against male music executives. The songs on this playlist portray empowerment, enlightenment, and freedom for listeners from all walks of life. Whether you are recovering from a breakup or simply want a confidence boost, these songs are sure to give you exactly what you need. So plug in your headphones, crank up the volume, and dance it out. BY MARISSA BOURNIAS
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Confident - Demi Lovato: Demi’s right. What is wrong with being confident? Nothing! And nothing is more intimidating than a fiercely confident woman.
09. Good as Hell - Lizzo: Lizzo advises us not to stay in an unhappy relationship and focus on making ourselves feel, well, good as hell.
02. GIRL - Maren Morris: If you need reassurance, Maren 10. Truth Hurts - Lizzo: Did you get dumped? has you covered. Girls can get through anything with this confidence-boosting tune.
03. Hey Girl - Lady Gaga & Florence Welch: The
collaboration you didn’t know you needed sings the praises of girlfriendship. Women face enough strife as it is, so we should be there for each other instead of tearing each other down.
04. Run the World (Girls) - Beyonce: In case you needed a reminder...
05. That’s My Girl - Fifth Harmony: Feeling unsure of
yourself? Fifth Harmony delivers the pep talk of a lifetime.
11. Love Myself - Hailee Steinfield: At the end of the day, self-love is one of the most important assets a person can have.
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Born This Way - Lady Gaga: Feminism isn’t just about supporting one kind of woman. Gaga tells us to love the skin we’re in no matter what others think of us.
13. Scars to Your Beautiful - Alessia Cara: You are beautiful just the way you are, scars included.
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06. God is a Woman - Ariana Grande: The title says it all. Women truly are divine creatures.
Stronger - Kelly Clarkson: When life knocks you down, get back up. Each bump and bruise along life’s bumpy path just makes us stronger in the end.
07. Woman - Kesha: Kesha reminds us we don’t need a
15. IDGAF - Dua Lipa: Dua tells us to cut off our
man to feel good about ourselves because we are strong and independent.
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Diva - Beyonce: Most women have been called a diva at some point in their lives. But Queen Bey is here to remind us that isn’t a bad label.
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Definitely their loss. Recognize your worth!
BURST
toxic significant other because we don’t need them weighing us down.
