The Power of Self-Love: A Playlist for Black Women

Why Self-Love is a Revolutionary Act for Black Women

As Black women, we constantly encourage ourselves to love our skin, hair, and bodies—because self-love is the ultimate rebellion in a world that tries to tear us down.

Music as a Tool for Black Women Empowerment

Music is one of the most powerful ways I’ve found to fuel that love, so I’ve put together a Sunday playlist just for you (and me) filled with empowering songs by brilliant Black women artists.

Celebrate Black Femininity Through Music

This playlist isn’t just background noise—it’s a daily reminder to celebrate our beautiful Black femininity and to keep loving ourselves fiercely.

Voices That Preach Self-Love

You’ll hear voices that preach one message: self-love is revolutionary. And yes, Queen Bey makes more than one appearance because how could she not?

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  1. Beyonce – Pretty Hurts
  1. Alicia Keys – Girl on Fire
  1. Nicki Minaj ft Beyonce – Feeling Myself
  1. Mary J. Blige ft ASAP Rocky – Love yourself
  1. Janelle Monae ft Erykah Badu – Q.U.E.E.N
  1. Beyonce – Flawless
  1. Beyonce ft Wizkid, Blue Ivy Carter & SAINt JHN – Brown skin girl
  1. Kelly Rowland – Crown
  1. SZA ft Kendrick Lamar – Doves in the Wind
  1. Diana Ross – I’m Coming Out
  1. Lizzo – Good as Hell
  1. Kehlani – Bright

Put on your headphones, press play, and let these soulful, uplifting tracks remind you that you are deserving of all the love in the world. This is for your spirit, your heart, and your crown. I love you.