King and Willie Nelson, is an example of a feminist protest song. You’re reading a post from the Bitch Media HQ Crew! Featuring some of the most popular female artists right now, this list of new songs about being an independent woman and self-love is perfect for empowering ladies everywhere.For more uplifting music and feminist songs… Only listen if you're a "scientifically advanced hot mama." The Dap Kings "Woman" Ariana Grande "God Is A Woman" Dua Lipa "IDGAF" Christiana Aguilera feat. Female empowerment from the artists who do it best. Below are our staff's 100 favorite songs of 2019 -- a mix of cultural events, personal favorites and everything else that tattooed itself inside our brains in the last 12 months. This is the bisexual witch representation we all deserve.—KR, The rockin’ hook of the original two minute pre-Billy Ray Cyrus version caught my attention in a big way the first time I heard it. —Estelle Tang, Annie Lennox and the great Aretha Franklin announced they were coming out of the kitchen and celebrating "the conscious liberation of the female state" back in 1985. Female empowerment from the artists who do it best. Also read: 10 Feminist Songs To Listen To When The Patriarchy Has Got You Down. This is the go-to song to cite whenever someone accuses feminism of being militant, man-hating, or whatever the latest label is. —Estelle Tang, Lesley Gore had a message for bad boyfriends in 1963. Beyoncé, "Standing in the Way of Control" by Gossip, "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" by The Eurythmics. Some are capital-F feminist, some are comforting as a hug, while others are pleasingly screamy and cathartic. —Starr Bowenbank, "Good as Hell" is like stepping into the church of Lizzo for three minutes of self-love and worship. We hope they bring you as much happiness as they’ve brought us. As 2019 comes to a close, we’ve been reflecting on the successes achieved this year by women’s movements regionally and globally. By Britni Danielle. Lizzo in the “Juice” video (Photo credit: Screenshot from YouTube/Lizzo). —Estelle Tang, Nina Gordon and Louise Post combined sweet harmonies with mischief and screeching guitars to land this alt-pop hit. —Estelle Tang, How powerful it was to see Gossip lead singer Beth Ditto raise her formidable voice against 2006's proposed Federal Marriage Amendment, which aimed to outlaw gay marriage in the US. The Dap Kings "Woman" Ariana Grande "God Is A Woman" Dua Lipa "IDGAF" Christiana Aguilera feat. These girl power songs and feminist songs will inspire women empowerment from artists like Beyonce, Lizzo, Dolly Parton, Little Mix, Yoko Ono, and other female singers. Sung by the Nooran Sisters, this power-packed song is about freedom, asking women to be young and carefree. —Estelle Tang, Just think of Lena Dunham's Girls character Hannah Horvath turning this up to 11 and getting her own party started. These Girl Power Songs Are All You Need Today & Every Day Demi Lovato "I Love Me" Dixie Chicks "Gaslighter" Taylor Swift "The Man" Le Tigre "Deceptacon" Kesha feat. Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. | iHeartRadio Apr 4, 2019. 15 Feminist Songs for Nasty Woman Day. “Earfquake” is a great single and the must-see video features a cameo from Tracee Ellis Ross. Also, the lyrics “I’ll run my hands through your hair/ You wanna run your fingers through mine/ But my dreads too thick and that’s alright” deserve every award.—RCL. “I think we could do it if we tried/ If only to say, you’re mine/ Sofia, know that you and I/ Shouldn’t feel like a crime.” This song is powerful because it makes you root for them, wherever they may be. It’s the song that puts a smile back on your face when fear and doubt start to pick at your self-esteem. Through it all though, music has remained a salve—a means of escape in a world that’s (literally) on fire. Also read: 10 Feminist Songs To Listen To When The Patriarchy Has Got You Down. Unfortunately, nobody listened to her! The whole album is a feelings party and I love it.—PR, 2019 was Clairo’s year. Or the bed-top. —Starr Bowenbank, The outsiders weren't always the cool ones at school, but Bikini Kill's Riot Grrrl classic celebrated the confidence, appeal, and revolutionary politics of the "rebel girl." This song is no different. Sometimes that's truly the mood—being a woman in the world is no joke. Join today and help us get closer to our $49,000 fundraising goal by February 28. His debut EP, 7, is full of songs that are beautifully afrofuturistic, but feature fun, sometimes strange, lyrics. The feminist movement is making leaps and bounds. Facts: Kiyoki directed the video for “I Wish” and it’s so cute. —Rachel Charlene Lewis, Senior Editor, I don’t actually know if Robyn is queer—nor do I care to speculate about a celebrity’s sexual orientation—but Robyn has firmly established herself as a queer icon for a reason. Whether Beyoncé was instructing us to get in formation or she was explaining how we can tell our no good exes to go to the left, she's forever been a champion of women through her music. Get Bitch Media's top 9 reads of the week delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning! Bikini Kill, Heavens to Betsy, Tribe 8 and more: Hear 25 songs that fueled a rock revolution. With titles like “Kick the Balls” (sung to the tune of “Deck the Halls”) and “We Want An Equal Salary” (sung to the tune of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”), this album is the perfect soundtrack for feminist festivities this holiday season. —Estelle Tang, Let's be honest: Nobody wakes up "like this." A babydoll dress-clad Courtney Love did it the best on this excoriating track from Hole's breakout album Live Through This. A perfect example of why I hate men. The exclamation point in the song’s title is well earned, as the danceable beat is matched with several needing asks as Willow seeks to find herself: “I think I left my consciousness in the sixth dimension,” she sings, asking for assistance. Fri 6 Dec 2019 02.45 EST. What these feminist songs all have in common is a decidedly pro-woman message, perfect for literally every occassion. The Highwomen are pure feminist country magic, and their send-up of the Highwaymen’s signature song (and titular album) is a gift that will not stop giving for the entirety of a road trip across the desert.—CR, 2019 was a transformative year for me, and I attribute that solely to discovering Lizzo. When the patriarchy gets you down, think of those who came—and fought—before, from Yoko Ono to Faith Ringgold and Carolee Schneemann. Sign up for the Weekly Reader: Though Carly Rae Jepsen didn’t come back with the disco album her fans were hoping for (we’re still digging through her backyard for it), her 2019 album Dedicated includes some standout hits with retro inspiration, including the ultra catchy “Julien.”—Alison Vu, director of fundraising, “Hit The Back,” a self-proclaimed “bottoming anthem, is everything King Princess’s queer fandom has been waiting for: lyrics that pull no punches (“And you know that I’m around/ I’m your pet”), a sensual melody, and overall gay as hell vibes.—RCL, If you happen to be the gritty and unpolished daughter of a feminist single mother, this just might be your anthem. Only listen if you're a "scientifically advanced hot mama." —Estelle Tang, If all you can see is darkness ahead, this joyful song can help. Last modified on Tue 17 Dec 2019 18.01 EST. To jam out to me in particular associated with male musicians like B.B Nobody wakes ``... 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