Friday, July 12, 2013

Kat Dahlia - Gangsta

Kat DahliaIn a time where millions of families are struggling financially, Kat Dahlia captures her story in her latest track "Gangsta".

The situation which she describes is the reality for so many people where every day is a financial and emotional struggle. Dahlia's growling vocal tone agressively and desperately paints a picture which opposes the idea that Gangstas live a glamorous life of control, autority and money. This song suggests that those that claim to be 'all that' because they're a gangster doesn't impress her at all.

If this song is about her own life, it seems that Dahlia is consciously opposing the norm. The norm where women look up to gangsters, falling for the bad boy - "Never trust a man cos they're all hungry". I think this is what naturally sets her apart as a young woman. She's determined to make something of what she has. She wants to make it for herself without the help of a man.

This song demands respect because it comes from such a real place of struggle.

- Rivkah Hope


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