Anything Nicki + Bey always gives me life. She knows her worth and commands the respect she deserves. In a space dominated by men, she is unapologetically herself. Yaasss come through Missy! The title really says it all. I listen to this when I'm feeling fly, but also when I'm not-this song just instantly makes me feel dope. Sinat Missy Elliott "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)"Ĭlassic cool girl jam. The percussion is on point to the very end. This song has come back around at different times in my life in through different people that are very dear to me. Antoinette Charlotte Dada "Don't Let Me Down (Beatles cover, Ghana 1971) I'll always admire how she commands the stage with her confidence, as well as her unapologetic attitude and trendsetting style that's essentially made a comeback today. I most definitely attribute my love for learning different styles of African dance to her super eclectic music videos I watched growing up (peep them on YouTube!). Repping the Congo, she's been killing the game before most of us were born and she's got moves for days. Hanan Osman, Executive Assistant to CEO Stream our 'Black Girls Only' playlist on Apple Music. Women all around the world are known for their strength, emotionally and physically, and no strong woman in the 21st century should feel boxed to a degrading category in our society. This song is my anthem for female empowerment because it's important to speak out against the disrespect of women in society. Josephine Opar, Contributing Writer Queen Latifah “U.N.I.T.Y." Let's just say I don't mince my words when it comes to my money, plus, I love Rihanna's unapologetic attitude. Chika Okoli, Social Media Manager Rihanna "BBHMM" I was also drawn to the afrobeat elements. Janelle was basically saying–dance to your own tunes, create your own path and don't play by society's rules. "Dance or Die" to me is one of the 'wokest' songs ever. Sinat Giwa, Projects and Operations: Okay Space Janelle Monáe "Dance or Die" ft. Seeing them play again a few years back at Bowery Electric was one of the best shows of my life. When I first encountered ESG it was in my early years in the NYC, the mid-late 2000s, it was just what I needed! Seeing this all girl (family) band from the Bronx rock out, dominate, and be referenced in so many new deep cuts was the bomb. Oyinkan Olojede, Marketing Associate ESG "Erase You" This project is so special because it was made for us and l will be forever grateful to Solange for it.
Our hair means so much more to us than people understand-it's our history, our struggle and our beauty. This song, and this entire album really, is a black girl anthem. Damola Durosomo, Staff Writer Solange "Don't Touch My Hair" It's a self-love anthem for black women who find beauty in their imperfections but who also know that “beauty" does not determine self-worth. This is the most honest song in existence as far as I'm concerned.
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