I will admit, watching this clip was painful. As a proud woman, it can be difficult to witness how women are degraded, especially in the media. Why is it so hard for certain men (usually those in power) to accept that women are great PEOPLE? Not playthings but beings? Evidently for some men, a woman's power is simply frightening. Unbelievable. Some men find it unacceptable that a SHE could be magnificent without a HE.
The malicious and subconscious messages the media help spread about women being inferior penetrate ALL of us. Men, women, sons and daughters. We're all constantly and subliminally being programmed. Almost every medium we can think of is used to propagate the belief that women exist solely for a mens' [sexual] gratification. This is demonstrated in everything from prostitution rings to child brides. If there ever was a theory that was destroying the world, patriarchy is among the top.
Women are all powerful. We are goddesses, mothers, nurturers, supportive forces. We are needed by the elements of nature and her inhabitants. In every species it is the female who delivers the children. Women are the Givers of Life and perhaps men resent it. The 'powers that be' echelon of men have taken oaths and make it their life's mission to hide and distort the truth about women. To make us feel inferior and disposable. Womens' right to vote, right to marry whom they want, and even the right to drive show that men feel the need to control women's actions. Sexually explicit representations of women are found everywhere, from mainstream to underground. Women are globally taught that our worth is contingent upon what we can do for a man, and how attractive we are.
Patriarchy is ruining the world, and the media is a willing participant.
Happy New Year, with an emphasis on NEW.
NEW attitudes make for better tomorrows and better TODAYS.
Welcome to Part II of one of the most comprehensive lists of the most sexually aggressive /slash/ kick-ass songs by women. In Part I we covered women artists from A-M. Now we finish the alphabet and list with more lewd, unabashed, raw, fun and sexy music ever released by a female.
As per Part I, the criteria for making the list were as follows:
Requirements for the list.
A) The women had to be themselves. More specifically, the women had to have songwriting credit on the song. If SHE wrote it, chances are, SHE meant it.
AND/OR,
B) Delivery.
The delivery of the lyrics is most important because that's where the
EMOTION lies. The stand out, in your face BOOM! And if you're asking a
guy for sex, it's not exactly the time to be Minnie Mouse.
There was no way these songs could be numbered in order of greatness, so they're listed alphabetically.
And to reiterate, make sure you actually listen to the music. Reading the
description and scrolling along won't show you the effect.
So ready?
Let's go.
12)Peaches.
99% of the music by Peaches is sexually explicit. She sings of
sex with women, women and men, men and men and even women with men AS a men. Her lyrics have no
boundaries. In her 40's and
fearless, Peaches has mastered shock-fuck performances. Of all the songs in Peaches catalog that could easily be on this list, we chose "Billionaire" (2009) because in this song, Peaches brags that she'll fuck you like one.
"Billionaire"
11)Liz Phair, "Flower", (1993). The first thing that comes to mind is "Wo!" This is a woman who called up a label, told them to sign her, sent them a flimsy demo, and got her way. In this song, she tells a guy, "I want to be your blowjob queen" which upset critics. Subsequently, Liz was labeled a "pandering slut" in a review by a renowned critic and producer. Liz's first album "Exile in Guyville" is an avant-garde and wild must-have. "Flower" put Liz, and her dirty mind, on the map.
"Flower"
10)POE,
"Not A Virgin," (2000). Let's start by looking at the title. One can guess this song isn't about Algebra. We love Poe because she doesn't care about what people think. AT ALL. She sings with no hesitation, ".. I been hung up, I get down, and I'll start it over again.." Whatever you say Poe. Her attitude is unafraid and matter-of-fact. And of course, non-virginal.
"Not A Virgin"
9) "Buttons"The Pussycat Dolls, (2005). This song definitely calls a guy on his talk. "..loosen up my
buttons babe, but you keep frontin, saying what you gon' do to me, but I
ain't seen nothin.." I doesn't get any more direct than that. The Pussycat Dolls make it clear in this song that they
are down for whatever. Maybe they should be called The Pussy Dolls?..
"Buttons"
8)Your Mamma Won't Like Me, Suzi Quatro,
(1975). Suzi cameo'd as Leather Tuscadero on Happy Days. She was a
full-time musician, and became the first female bass player to
become a major rock star. This song is an example of her abrasive-feminine style. Suzi has sold over 50 million albums worldwide, and
continues to rock out venues and concerts. She's also active in
criticizing today's young starlets
for their "soft porn" images.
"Your Mamma Won't Like Me"
7)"Inside My Love," by Minnie Riperton, (1975). This song could be classified as a risque lullaby. She uses angelic vocals to ask a man if he'd like to be inside her vagina. "Will you come inside me?" is the question of the song. Minnie claimed that the song was about more than sexual propositioning. It was about intimacy. Radio was minimal in its support, and the song peaked at a disappointing 26 on the charts. Minnie died in 1979 at age 31 from breast cancer. Her music and sensual voice live on.
"Inside My Love"
6) "Saturday Night Special" by the Runaways,
(1979). Don't we just love the
Runaways? They were talented of musicians who grew up to amazing in their own right, but they were also a group that -initially- was
put together
to capitalize on the "Lolita" fantasy. Underage girls who were hot, and yep. It WORKED. The Runaways were wild and rebellious teens who
took their partying and music seriously. "Saturday Night Special" could be an anthem
for loose
teenagers. "I'm young and easily bored.." Yeah ok. Just make sure you're
young and well protected.
"Saturday Night Special"
5)"Love to Love You Baby" by Donna Summer, (1975). The song's simulated orgasms were recorded while lying
on her back in a darkened studio. She said she imagined how Marilyn
Monroe would've recorded it, and acted accordingly. This song, including it's simulated sex, was
originally 17 minutes long. In
addition to propelling Donna's career, this
song was credited for launching a 10 year long herpes epidemic. This is
by far one of
the most sensual, sexual songs ever made.
"Love to Love You Baby"
4)"Wild About That Thing,"Bessie Smith, (1929). This
song was recorded during a time when women were expected to be mothers
and wives, not traveling blues musicians. This was the year of the great Stock Market crash, and Gospel music was the majority in Black homes. When
Bessie Smith came out with a song with lyrics like, "Give it to me
proper..", she, like many female blues singers, was labeled loose and "ungodly." Bessie's
bravery for
recording music that discussed being happy about a man's penis -during
the
20's- is impressive. Bessie Smith is a blues legend and WTS shero.
"Wild About That Thang"
4) "Sweet Stuff" by Sylvia, (1973). The "Pillow Talk" album in its entirety is a
complete seductionfest. This song is direct yet kittenesque. She invites a potential lover to her "crib with a
waterbed.." and fills the entire song with moaning and heavy
breathing. This song is sophisticated,
feminine and sensual. I would advise checking out the whole album. It's extremely interesting and alluring.
"Sweet Stuff"
3) "Call Me" by Tweet, (2002). Tweet's debut album
'Southern Hummingbird' was a classic. Her voice is soft and strong at the same time. This song is asking a lover to pay her a visit, and "she'll be sure to meet, with no panties on.." Although provocative, this song is smooth and subtle. Her invite for sexual trysts aren't too aggressive. She may want him to do her, but she's a lady about it.
"Call Me"
2)"Hard As a Rock,"Cherry Vanilla,
(1978). Cherry started out as David Bowie's publicist and
became a
rock singer in the early 1970's. She was best known for her modus
operandi - namely- offering blowjobs to dj's who would play Bowie's records
on their stations. She was a major player in the British punk scene, and her
brashness was revered. Hard as a rock indeed. This song was pre-Viagra..
"Hard as a Rock"
1)Vanity 6, "Nasty Girl."
Classic. Tastefully nasty. Legendary sex appeal. Vanity is one of the
most beautiful women who ever did it. Prince knew what he was doing when he formed this group. This appearance on Soul Train is an example of why they were so successful: Authentic sex appeal. All natural. Beautiful women who wanted to have sex but remain nameless. The original Vagina 6, the final of the list.
"Nasty Girl"
This concludes our comprehensive list of the most Sexually Kick-Ass songs by women.
These women went up against radio, religion, stereotypes and gender roles that attempted to control and censor them.
We honor them in this collage and honor all women who seek their desires with determination and self-confidence.
Even if the men get mad.
Any songs that should've been included but weren't?
Welcome to one of the most comprehensive lists of the most sexually aggressive /slash/ kick-ass songs by women. Before we get into the music, understand why this post was a must-do.
As forward and sexually aggressive as women can be,
It can still be treated as taboo.
Society has become majorly progressive, but it still judges women and places restrictions on how we "should" and "should not" behave, especially as it pertains to our sexual interactions. Men still like to be the aggressor for the most part, and women - who like to be the aggressor and go after what they want sexually - run the risk of being negatively labeled.
Whore.
Slut.
Loose.
Sadly, Confident hardly ever makes this list. Oddly enough, Confidence is exactly what it takes to be this bold.
We wanted to showcase women who had the guts to be sexually provocative. Women who made their propositions LOUDLY, and didn't need permission. Brazen females who let it be known in their songs:
FUCK ME.
Many of these artists were banned, boycotted and criticized by religious figures and the like because of their sexually unapologetic music.
Damn straight they deserve some accolades.
SO,
With that little tidbit out of the way, lets get into tunes, shall we?
Requirements for the list.
A) The women had to be themselves. More specifically, the women had to have songwriting credit on the song. If SHE wrote it, chances are, SHE meant it.
AND/OR,
B) Delivery. The delivery of the lyrics is most important because that's where the EMOTION lies. The stand out, in your face BOOM! And if you're asking a guy for sex, it's not exactly the time to be Minnie Mouse.
There was no way these songs could be numbered in order of greatness, so they're listed alphabetically.
Last, make sure you actually WATCH the videos. Don't just read the description and keep scrolling because you won't get the full effect. This compilation can blow your mind if you let it.
And we're off!
PART I: The Most Sexually Kick-Ass Songs By Women
26)Apollonia 6, 'Sex Shooter,'(1984). Patricia Kotero replaced Vanity in
the the movie Purple Rain. Although considered one of "Prince's
women," Apollonia makes no bones about the fact that she was merely
hired help. While asking us to "come on and kiss the gun," she's stated
emphatically that she was NEVER Prince's girlfriend. Employee or not, if
Prince hired her to be sexy, he got his money's worth.
"Sex Shooter"
26B)Vanity 6 also recorded "Sex Shooter" before the Apollonia days. Her version is an honorable mention..
"Sex Shooter" by Vanity 6
25)"Might Like You Better" by Amanda Blank (2009). Amanda Blank is super badass. Hailing from Philly, this rapper's lyrics are ALWAYS in your face and no holds barred. She is bold and she's knows it. She's worked with producers Spank Rock, Diplo and Dave Sitek. She's toured with label mate Santigold and (lucky fuck) opened for Peaches. She released her first solo album in 2009.
"Might Like You Better"
24) "If I'm Lucky I'll Get Picked Up," Betty Davis (1973).
This song reached number 66 on the Billboard
Charts. Married to Miles Davis for a year, Betty moved to London
after her divorce and worked as a model. She came back to the states with the intention to
work with Santana, but instead pursued her own music. Sexually
rebellious and loud, many of Betty's songs were attacked by religious
groups. This resulted in lack of radio play by stations who feared
boycotts. Betty was a woman who was truly years before her time. She
officially stopped recording music in 1979. Even the title "If I'm lucky
I'll get picked Up" shows that Betty was not afraid to reveal her
sexual inclinations through her music. What a fucking awesome song title.. and Woman!!
"If I'm Lucky I'll Get Picked Up"
23)"Take It Off" by The Donnas
(2002). They're propositioning a guy, asking bluntly, "Why don't you break me off?" Reminiscent of the Runaways, the Donna's (who go by Donna 1, Donna 2,
Donna 3 and Donna 4) used be known as 'The Electrocutes.' They're currently working on an album despite their original drummer having to leave the project due to a shoulder injury. As live performers, these women are electric and can definitely break any crowd off.
"Take it Off"
22)"Sugar Walls" by Sheena Easton (1984). The second single from her, 'A Private Heaven' album, this song was publicly criticized by televangelist Jimmy Swaggart for its sexual lyrics. It was written by Prince under the pseudonym Alex Nevermind, and reached number 3 on the R&B charts. Sheena was a nice girl before she hooked up with Prince. She went from singing about her baby's morning train to the lining of her vagina. This song is definitely direct and upfront. Would you like some sugar with that?..
"Sugar Walls"
21)'Kiss Me Deadly' by Lita Ford (1988). "Went
to a party last Saturday night, didn't get laid but that's alright.."
During the 'Hair Band' era, Lita Ford (formerly of Glamrock band the
Runaways) held her own and held it down for the ladies. 'Kiss Me Deadly' was named the 76th best Hard Rock Song of All Time. Currently, Lita's voice and likeness can be found in the XBox and Playstation3 video game 'Brutal Legend.' In this video, I love the way she acts like she's
riding a guy at..1:43. Classic.
"Kiss Me Deadly"
20)'Freak Like Me' by Adina Howard, (1995).
A confessional into her Freakdom, this single went certified Gold when it was released. The downside was, this song pigeonholed Adina
into singing only about sex. No one took her seriously as an artist and
her career hit its plateau with this single. She's currently working on
her Culinary Arts degree.
"Freak Like Me"
19)"Funk Me," by H.W.A. (1990). H.W.A. stands for Hoes Wit Attitudes. With a name like that, what type of music would one expect? Every song they did was related sex. "Funk Me" was the first single off their first album titled 'Livin in a Hoe House.' This same album offered the song "Little Dick" which is one of my personal faves. The song is hilarious, and this groups brutal honesty about what they want and their feelings about all things sex is unmatched. H.W.A. is currently touring select dates, mostly overseas.
"Funk Me"
18) "Tattooed Love Boys" by Chrissie Hynde (the Pretenders, 1979). In this songs Chrissie sings about "target practice in the hole." I love it. Singing to the tattooed love boys she once teased, they showed her "what that hole was for." The band the Pretenders was formed AROUND Chrissie in 1978. She was the star and needed mates to back her. Always fearless and honest in her music, Chrissie Hynde is a musical legend. This 80's punk rock-new wave jam is the perfect song to taunt any guy.
"Tattooed Love Boys"
17)"Slow Tongue" by Millie Jackson (1983). The QUEEN of dirty talk in music. No topic was taboo.
She sang about fucking your man, you fucking my man, can you fuck like a man, fuck you and lick it motherfucker.
Millie was no joke.
She's a phenomenal entertainer as you'll see in this clip. Talk about BOLD, Millie not only talks the talk she walks the walk- ON STAGE. "Slow Tongue" is one of the most outrageous performances by a woman and during it's heyday, made many people uncomfortable. She sang about sex and it's relatives during a time when women were still very much expected to stick to their to gender roles. Currently, she
hosts a radio show in Atlanta and has been doing so for the past 17 years. Millie Jackson is
absolutely the QUEEN of Fuck songs. Google her and find out yourself.
"Slow Tongue"
16) 'My Neck My Back' by Khia, (2002).
One hit wonder Khia doesn't make you guess what she wants licked: Her
NECK, her BACK, her PUSSY and her CRACK and in that order. Lick it now,
lick it good. According to Wikipedia, she was describing both cunnilingus
and anilingus. She supposedly wrote this song in 15 minutes. I'd never heard the term "anilingus" before reading about her. Alrighty then.
"My Neck My Back"
15)"Do Me"
by Jean Knight,
(1972). Given the year it was released, this song was
provocative for its time. Jean was most known for her song 1971 hit "Mr.
Big Stuff," which was on the same album. She was later known for her
'80s hit, "My Toot Toot" in which she declared, "I know ya gotta another
woman, so don't mess with my toot toot." What a cute way to tell
someone to fuck off, no? In this song Jean asks her lover to "do me
baby, like a natural man, any way you can." Sang with lust and
confidence, this song communicates what Jean wants and how she wants it.
"Do Me"
14)Lil Kim,
"Big Mama Thang," (1996). When the first line of a song is "I used to be
scared of the dick, now I throw lips to the shit, handle it like a real
bitch.." One can gather that when it comes to sex, Lil Kim ain't so
"lil." Raunchy and ready, Lil' Kim established herself as a sexually
aggressive vixen. She could fuck you and fuck you up. Whuh Whuh..
"Big Mamma Thang"
13) "Justify My Love" by Madonna,
(1990). Written by her (alleged) ex-lover Lenny Kravitz, this video was banned
by every major music video outlet for its extreme sexual themes,
including girl-on-girl intimacy. If you listen, you can hear the moans
and groans of Lenny singing background vocals. This song is fucking incredible,
and one of the sexiest, most sensual songs ever made.
"Justify My Love"
That concludes Part I, but there is one honorable mention. I was going to include this as "Best Song About Masturbation" but in light of new information, that's changed. We say a very peaceful Goodbye to Chrissy Amphlette who died on April 21st after battling breast cancer and Multiple Sclerosis. She was the lead singer of The Divinyls, famous for their 1991 hit "I Touch Myself." Initially about masturbation, upon learning she had breast cancer, Amphlette began using this song to encourage women to give themselves breast exams. She implored women to "touch themselves" in the name of health. She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Charley Drayton.
The Divinyls, "I Touch Myself"
If you feel any songs were left out or should be on this list, feel free to leave links, names, etc in the comments.
We love raunchy songs by women. By all means, if you can recommend some, do so dammit. :-)
