Alpha

Victoria Monét’s “Alright” is a slinky, seductive flex that places her own wants, needs and desires front and centre. On the KAYTRANADA-produced track, the singer finds joy in the freedom of being single with “No one on my hip tonight”, and boasts about leaving guys on read after hookups. Not everyone approves of her behaviour, but that’s not her problem—nor does it phase her one bit. “Once he think he touched my soul, I’ll be back out here solo/Yeah, he might call me a hoe, but I like to call it immortal,” she sings. The track is as sensual as it is self-assured—and that’s exactly why we’re featuring it on Alpha, a space for redefining the meaning of a woman’s power. Many of the extraordinary artists on this playlist are, indeed, history-makers and game-changers. But Alpha’s more than that. These songs touch on every facet of what womanhood might look and feel like, to one woman—or many. Here, you’ll find love and intimacy, hope and validation, intensity and rawness. It’s a place for starting conversations, uplifting one another and challenging notions through the simple matter of being. Now, that’s real power. Check back often, as we regularly update this playlist. If you hear a song that gives you power, add it to your library.