Popsugar Entertainment Music Empowering Songs 50 Badass Songs That Will Make You Feel Unstoppable 2 October 2019 by Tess Chapin Image Source: Unsplash / Omar Lopez When I think about music that empowers me, I think about music being made by empowered creators. Empowerment can manifest itself in many ways in music, including lyrics, production, music videos, and any other creative decision that has the ability to run up against a prescribed way of doing things. It's as if the verve and passion behind some songs have the ability to reach through the speakers and infuse your own moment with the power radiating out of a song. The music that feels the most empowering to me is music created by empowered (usually female) artists. Some of my favourites at the moment include Charli XCX, Lizzo, and Slayyyter, but I could go on and on about trailblazing artists making music that helps to make me feel empowered in my daily life, both old and new. This is a collection of songs that empower me and my friends in many ways. Maybe a song will empower you to break into a dance while waiting for the bus; one may empower you to finally kick that guy to the curb, because you don't need him; another song may empower you to put on your very favourite outfit and strut your stuff down the street. Next time you need a boost, or just want to listen to some sassy bops, listen to some of these songs and get ready to take over the world; you'd be surprised how much of an impact on your day a powerful song can have! "Independent Women, Pt. 1" by Destiny's Child 1 / 50 "Woman" by Kesha feat. The Dap-Kings Horns 2 / 50 "Fighter" by Christina Aguilera 3 / 50 "Next Level Charli" by Charli XCX 4 / 50 "The World Should Revolve Around Me" by Little Jackie 5 / 50 "Brave" by Sara Bareilles 6 / 50 "Bad Girls" by MIA 7 / 50 "Sorry Not Sorry" by Demi Lovato 8 / 50 "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan 9 / 50 "I Don't Want It at All" by Kim Petras 10 / 50 "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge 11 / 50 "Respect" by Aretha Franklin 12 / 50 "Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani 13 / 50 "Hot Girl" by Yung Baby Tate feat. Kari Faux 14 / 50 "Juice" by Lizzo 15 / 50 "You Can't Do Me" by Tay Money 16 / 50 "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" by Shania Twain 17 / 50 "Deal With It" by Girli 18 / 50 "God Is a Woman" by Ariana Grande 19 / 50 "Good as Hell" by Lizzo 20 / 50 "When I Rule the World" by Liz 21 / 50 "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift 22 / 50 "100 Bad (Charli XCX Remix)" by Tommy Genesis 23 / 50 "Conceited (There's Something About Remy)" by Remy Ma 24 / 50 "IDGAF" by Dua Lipa 25 / 50 "Do My Thang" by Miley Cyrus 26 / 50 "No Competition" by Pap Chanel 27 / 50 "Daddy AF" by Slayyyter 28 / 50 "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga 29 / 50 "Roar" by Katy Perry 30 / 50 "BO$$" by Fifth Harmony 31 / 50 "Grown Woman" by Beyoncé 32 / 50 "Toy" by Netta 33 / 50 "S.L.U.T." by Bea Miller 34 / 50 "Das Me" by Brooke Candy 35 / 50 "Sissy That Walk" by RuPaul 36 / 50 "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor 37 / 50 "Bossy" by Kelis feat. Too $hort 38 / 50 "Feeling Myself" by Nicki Minaj feat. Beyoncé 39 / 50 "Girl on Fire" by Alicia Keys 40 / 50 "Stronger" by Britney Spears 41 / 50 "GTFO" by Mariah Carey 42 / 50 "Da Baddest B*tch" by Trina 43 / 50 "Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett 44 / 50 "Just Fine" by Mary J. Blige 45 / 50 "Act Up" by City Girls 46 / 50 "Special" by Ashnikko 47 / 50 "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper 48 / 50 "What the Hell" by Avril Lavigne 49 / 50 "So What" by P!nk 50 / 50 Music