Today we celebrate International Women’s Day, a day to acknowledge every woman who walks the face of this earth! For everything y’all do to make life as amazing as it is, we thank you. Here are some anthems to celebrate the amazing creatures you all are.



From the dawn of time women have been the back bone and glue that has held society together. Through everything this world has put women through, they always manage to come back stronger and better than ever.

The fight for equality has never ended and while the world is still male dominated, we know “it wouldn’t be nothing without a woman or a girl.” (“It’s a Man’s World” by James Brown.)

Through out the years some of music’s greatest artist have blessed us with anthems of all kinds, but here are a few to celebrate what it means to be an amazing woman.

Independent Women (Part I) – Destiny’s Child

No Women’s Day playlist would be complete without the girl power of this Destiny’s Child track. The single was apart of the Charlie’s Angels reboot film and still lives on as one of the biggest anthems for women who make their own success!

Cinderella – The Cheetah Girls

While it may seem silly to include this “made for Disney” girl group, The Cheetah Girls were the first Disney sensation to tell young girls, you are powerful all on your own. You can “Slay my own dragons, I can dream my own dreams, my knight in shining armor is me.”

Bo$$ – Fifth Harmony

In the continuation of girl group power, this X-Factor created ensemble blessed young girls with their single “Bo$$” back in 2015. The group showed out clad in confidence, strength and a message that they don’t need a man to be powerful women, citing some of the world’s most powerful women along the way.

Can’t Hold Us Down (Ft. Lil Kim) – Christina Aguilera

This 2002 hit from Christina Aguilera’s sophomore album is the epitome of a woman’s anthem! The lyrical genius of this song is beyond incredible. From word to word Aguilera raises women up and reassures ladies that nothing will ever stop you, because there is nothing that will ever hold you down.

I Am Woman – Jordin Sparks

In 2011 American Idol winner Jordin Sparks premiered her new look, along with a new fierce attitude and track to compliment. Sparks speaks of how amazing it is to be a woman because no one will ever do it the way women can. The line that hits harder than any other? “I built this body to relax, try to bring me down, I’ma get the last laugh in.” and finishes listeners off with, “Woman plus life equal alright, No woman, no life, I’d like to see you try.”

Pretty Girl Rock – Keri Hilson

This amazingly fun track celebrated women from every era in music and the video is beyond ICONIC! singer/songwriter Keri Hilson took the timeless phrase, “Don’t hate me cause I’m beautiful” and created a celebration of what it means to be a woman. This song is beyond iconic and ties up any playlist with a “pretty” bow.

You Don’t Own Me – Lesley Gore

At the front line of the feminist movement stood this anthem. Lesley Gore wrote of not being a man’s trophy, not merely being eye candy or something to show off. She is a woman, not a possession and she can do and say whatever she pleases. No woman’s day playlist is complete without the true start of women’s empowerment in music.

While I only shed light on these few tracks there are many more anthems for women to jam out to today — or any day for that matter. From amazing groups like Little Mix, Danity Kane and TLC to great solo artist like Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and Kelly Clarkson the list of amazing tracks is endless. Listen to more songs on my Spotify Playlist below, and Happy International Women’s Day!