Beyonce's Girl Power Playlist:
"Best Thing I Never Had"- Beyonce- 4
"If I Were a Boy"- Beyonce- I am Sasha Fierce
"Run the World (Girls)- Beyonce- 4
When I think of Beyonce, the first word that comes to mind is empowering. As I described in my previous blog, the reason I chose Beyonce is because she is a strong, confident woman and her songs convey just that. The playlist I chose embodies Beyonce's "Girl Power", yet each song delivers a different message. "Run the World (Girls)" is my favorite go-to song whenever I need to get excited about anything, and it really identifies with women's strength and coming together. "If I Were a Boy" identifies with us girls when dealing with a boy, and provides a sense of hope and strength. Finally, "Best Thing I Never Had" tells a story of a girl who does not need a boy to be happy, showing Beyonce's true independence giving us listeners something to aspire to. Collectively, these songs create the ultimate playlist for any girl who needs a little guidance and strength. Beyonce always delivers empowering messages through her music, but this playlist will always get the message across!
I love this and totally agree with you, because I totally think Beyonce is such an inspiring and empowering woman. She always advocates for girls being independent women who don't need men, and that's such a great message to deliver. However, I recently read a really interesting article (you should check it out, it was in the Michigan Daily!) discussing the fine line she rides between empowerment and objectification. It was thought-provoking, because Beyonce is described as "fierce" through her music and the outfits she wears, but at the same time, her outfits are quite provocative. Regardless, I love Beyonce and I love the songs you chose for your liner notes. Nice job!
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