Plastic Playlist

10 SONGS THAT ARE FEMININE POLISHED PERFECTION

Written by Olivia Peters, Arts Staff Writer Illustrated by Channing Smith, Art Director

Inspired by the concept of 90s glam meeting the modern woman, this playlist is a mash-up of classic, girl power, rom-com vibes reminiscent of “Clueless” or “Mean Girls,” paired with current powerhouses like Arianna Grande and Miley Cyrus. It’s the sort of music that belongs in the background when everything is pristine: your outfit, the aesthetic, and the people around you. It’s a curation of 10 songs for girly-girls when they want to feel untouchable.

1. Someone Tell the Boys - Samia A singer with rock roots and an indie twist, Samia is a true powerhouse vocalist at only 24 years old. She opened for Hippo Campus at the Sylvee in 2019, and watching her all-girl band dance while playing their instruments was bewitching.

2. No Scrubs - TLC A classic. This song lays on the sass thick; it’s the perfect reminder to never settle for less than you’re worth.

3. Glamorous - Fergie, Ludacris Fergie is a go-to when the mood is chic and posh. The orchestra in the backtrack of this song makes it easy to picture that you’re in a slow-motion, walking montage of a movie.

4. Lady Marmalade - Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, P!nk This title may sound unfamiliar, but when you hear the chorus you’ll realize you’ve heard it a million times. Think Rodeo Drive, pink plush pumps and shopping bags.

5. Do My Thang - Miley Cyrus Miley Cyrus has been serving us anthems for a few years now, often not getting the recognition she deserves. This throwback from “Bangerz” is empowering and an easy listen.

6. Just a Girl - No Doubt Gwen Stafani! Enough said. Featured in “Clueless” and “Captain Marvel,” this is the perfect timeless anthem for this playlist.

7. break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored - Ariana Grande Ariana’s aesthetic and confidence is the epitome of the “plastic” girl. This song was played every five minutes on the radio in 2019, so hopefully it has been long enough since its release that you’re happy to hear it again.

8. Bad Girls - M.I.A. Released in 2012, the “Bad Girls” music video received a Grammy nomination and won two MTV Music Video Awards. This song gives off cliquey, mean girl vibes and it’s perfect dancing music.

9. Milkshake - Kelis “Milkshake” gained a lot of popularity with our generation because of its inclusion on the “Mean Girls” soundtrack. It’s a fun listen and all about confidence. There’s no way it wouldn’t make the Plastic Playlist.

10. Bang Bang Bang Bang - Sohodolls Another unrecognizable name, but a massively popular song, especially for Tik Tok users. The videos that this track accompanies usually feature on-trend makeup and hair or aesthetic city lifestyles. ■