The minute I first opened Spotify and heard Chappell Roan on my “Recommended” playlist, I was in love. The beat, the empowering lyrics and just the fun-loving persona of Chappell herself made me realize I had a new favorite artist.
“The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,” Roan’s studio debut album, brought her into mainstream media this past summer. According to Elle Magazine, Roan’s funky, colorful and vibrant songs are what “make pop music fun again.” With over 2 billion streams and over 45 million monthly listeners on Spotify, it’s safe to say that Chappell Roan has made a global impact.
Roan’s songwriting skills really flourish on this album, as chart-topping hits like “Pink Pony Club,” “HOT TO GO!” and “Femininomenon” explore her sexuality and also the ability to be energetic and fun while doing so. These songs catapulted Roan to the top of the charts over the summer, with people loving the imaginative beats and lyrics. Other billboard topping artists such as Olivia Rodrigo and Ariana Grande also express their love for Roan’s hits, as Rodrigo said, “I think she is one of the most singular, inspiring, powerful artists I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.”
“The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” features songs that span a wide variety of genres and messages. The album opener, “Femininomenon,” details online dating and how women constantly get snubbed by the system, while “California” is a deep, poignant song about missing family while moving away from them.
My favorite song in the album, “Pink Pony Club,” is so fun and uplifting that it’s hard to stop listening to it once you start. “PPC” highlights Roan’s first experience at a popular bar in Los Angeles, The Abbey, and how it changed her life. Roan herself has said, “All of a sudden I realized I could truly be any way I wanted to be, and no one would bat an eye,”
Today’s music scene features a melting pot of artists and songs, from diss tracks to Swifties to serenades. In the midst of this pop world stands Chappell Roan, a girl who had the courage to be who she really was. This is the source of Roan’s ingenuity: she is able to weave together so many different feelings and emotions we’ve all experienced and turn them into fun, catchy uplifting songs that will be remembered for years to come. The minute I first opened Spotify and heard Chappell Roan on my “Recommended” playlist, I was in love. The beat, the empowering lyrics and just the fun-loving persona of Chappell herself made me realize I had a new favorite artist.
“The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,” Roan’s studio debut album, brought her into mainstream media this past summer. According to Elle Magazine, Roan’s funky, colorful and vibrant songs are what “make pop music fun again.” With over 2 billion streams and over 45 million monthly listeners on Spotify, it’s safe to say that Chappell Roan has made a global impact.
Roan’s songwriting skills really flourish on this album, as chart-topping hits like “Pink Pony Club,” “HOT TO GO!” and “Femininomenon” explore her sexuality and also the ability to be energetic and fun while doing so. These songs catapulted Roan to the top of the charts over the summer, with people loving the imaginative beats and lyrics. Other billboard topping artists such as Olivia Rodrigo and Ariana Grande also express their love for Roan’s hits, as Rodrigo said, “I think she is one of the most singular, inspiring, powerful artists I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.”
“The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” features songs that span a wide variety of genres and messages. The album opener, “Femininomenon,” details online dating and how women constantly get snubbed by the system, while “California” is a deep, poignant song about missing family while moving away from them.
My favorite song in the album, “Pink Pony Club,” is so fun and uplifting that it’s hard to stop listening to it once you start. “PPC” highlights Roan’s first experience at a popular bar in Los Angeles, The Abbey, and how it changed her life. Roan herself has said, “All of a sudden I realized I could truly be any way I wanted to be, and no one would bat an eye,”
Today’s music scene features a melting pot of artists and songs, from diss tracks to Swifties to serenades. In the midst of this pop world stands Chappell Roan, a girl who had the courage to be who she really was. This is the source of Roan’s ingenuity: she is able to weave together so many different feelings and emotions we’ve all experienced and turn them into fun, catchy uplifting songs that will be remembered for years to come.
Roan is famous for her electrifying style and unique songs, both of which led to her sudden spike in popularity. “I love looking pretty and scary. Or, like, pretty and tacky. Or just not pretty. I love that too,” she said on her outfits. (Photo/Wikimedia Commons)
