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Not to be dramatic, but I need my besties as much as I need air, water, or food — a lot. Although, I can’t say I was always this self-aware. I’m introverted at heart, so I don't need to be around my closest pals 24/7, even if do love them to death. So, when COVID-19 lockdowns began in March 2020, I thought I’d be fine, cooped up alone in my tiny studio apartment for weeks. But even with BFF FaceTimes and regular video exchanges over TikTok DMs, I realized the inability to experience my girlfriends’ beautiful energy IRL was a big problem, even for an introvert like myself.
But every cloud has a silver lining, and I've turned to music to help me cope with my long-distance friendships. Right now, women musicians are not only dominating the charts, but also my personal playlists — and listening to ambitious, talented women share their own stories about their friendships reminds me of the love I have for mine. These songs about women friendships are totally relatable — so make a playlist of your faves, because the girlies in the group chat will want to hear them, too!
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Doja Cat ft. Rico Nasty - “Tia Tamera”
On "Tia Tamera" Rico Nasty and Doja Cat pay serious homage to the iconic sitcom Sister, Sister, so you already know it's going to be about being chaotic with your sister-from-another-mother. With plenty of swag, Rico and Doja's rap verses definitely aren't kid-friendly, but they're hardcore in the best way possible!
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Chloe x Halle - “Cool People”
"Cool People" is a silky anthem for cool girls — aka you and your besties! One of Chloe x Halle's older songs, this ballad uplifts with its optimistic storytelling. I'm not crying, you're crying!
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Zara Larsson - “Make That Money Girl”
There's something about Zara Larsson that makes me wish she were part of my own clique. (A girl can dream!) "Make That Money Girl" is a track exemplifying Larsson's feminist beliefs — and it also illustrates how empowering it is when women root for other women.
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Kesha - “We R Who We R”
The message behind "We R Who We R"? Embrace being yourself — especially if it means getting lit with your closest pals. This song is a 10-year-old throwback, but it's meaningfulness is as everlasting as your friendships.
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Slayyyter ft. Ayesha Erotica - "BFF"
For besties obsessed with the electronic vibes of Charli XCX, there's Slayyyter and Ayesha Erotica's "BFF." Edgy and energetic, this track should be the official hype anthem of National BFF Day. But my fave thing about "BFF" is the fact that it's also produced by Ayesha.
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Fifth Harmony ft. Meghan Trainor - “Brave, Honest, Beautiful”
It only makes sense that the ambitious members of Fifth Harmony collaborated with Meghan Trainor on an inspiring song like this one. Candid and catchy, this 5H song is definitely worth adding to your music library for when any gal in your crew is feeling down and needs a confidence boost.
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Apink - "Thank You"
Veterans of K-pop, Apink have been making addictive earworms for a decade now — so it's no surprise they're still so good at what they do. While "Thank You" is a song dedicated to their longtime fans, its heartfelt lyrics reveal how strong of a bond the six Apink ladies have with each other. Ten years is a long time to stick together, and the forever friendship between these women is totally #goals.