Willow Smith: A bold voice in a sea of monotony

These days, music can be anything with a beat, lyrics and some ghost of a melody, making it hard to find songs that stick to a less conventional style. 

Willow Smith, the 18-year-old daughter of actors Jada and Will Smith, encompasses the opposite, focusing on vocals, instrumentals and meaningful lyrics rather than mere catchiness. 

Willow’s alternative R&B/pop-rock songs combine aspects from artists like Lorde and Billie Eilish to create music that rediscovers a depth of emotion and soul that music once had. Willow refrains from the abundance of autotune that many modern artists use, creating a more organic feel to her music. 

Her diverse styles and lyrics make each one of her songs an entire new universe. Whether it’s the multiple vocal lines and harmonies of the song “Female Energy Part 2,” or the iconic operatic-rock tone of the song “Like a Bird,” Willow never fails to come through with something distinctive. Her fearless and confident yet mellow style makes her music truly one of a kind.