Reasons Why We Love Chappell Roan
VMA 2024’s Best New Artist winner, Chappell Roan, has been making waves on the charts this year. Beyond her incredible songs and aesthetics, there’s something we undeniably love about her, and we’re all here for it!
Reasons Why We Love Chappell Roan
The 26-year-old ‘Good Luck, Babe‘ singer has been dominating the music scene alongside artists like Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter. She performed the hit song during the VMAs, leaving the internet buzzing for more. Her performance appeared to draw inspiration from historical queer figures, Joan of Arc and Julie d’Aubigny, as a queer artist herself.
As a queer, she stands out as one of LGBTQ representation.
During Chappell‘s speech at the 2024 VMAs, she dedicated her win to queer kids, calling them her inspiration. This touching moment resonated with the LGBTQ+ community and allies alike, leaving many in awe of her sweet dedication. By using her platform to make them feel seen and acknowledged, she’s quickly becoming one of the artists we love right now!
Beyond the representation, her aesthetics also draw inspiration from drag queens, fueling her bold self-expression in Hollywood.
As an artist, she sets a great example of setting boundaries for people.
At the VMAs, Chappell stood up to a paparazzo who yelled at her which left her feeling scared and overwhelmed. Furthermore, proving she was not the type to silently endure rudeness as she showed off her look, she firmly put him in his place, matching his energy and defending her boundaries.
Additionally, some photographers feel entitled to control artists, but the Midwest Princess bravely told them off. And in an interview, she said that no one can yell at her like that.
An article from Rolling Stone stated that her ‘campy‘ and ‘glittery‘ music is the Future of Pop.
Listening to her hit song ‘Good Luck, Babe’, which she performed at the 2024 VMAs, makes us feel like we should let loose. The anger and angst are artistically woven into the track, making it a perfect anthem to harmlessly dedicate to someone. Beyond this hit, her music is filled with catchy, campy, and glittery tracks that capture the essence of early 2000s pop hits.
Moreover, her style has sparked nostalgia, making listeners feel like the music of the 2000s is making a comeback—and we’re all here for it, starting now.
After years of hard work, she persevered to make her music known.
In this world, we can say that only the lucky ones rise to the top of the music charts. There are times when support falls short, making it difficult to reach the pinnacle of success.
However, that pivotal moment didn’t stop Chappell from writing and releasing songs. After years of hard work, she finally received the recognition she deserves!
There are so many reasons to love Chappell Roan—who wouldn’t? She seems to be the kind of person who isn’t afraid to speak her mind, and she has all the traits of a pop star that fans look for. Some even say she could be the Lady Gaga of this generation, thanks to her bold self-expression and unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community. Whatever the reason, there’s so much to love about her, and we’re all here for it. Let’s all tune in to more of her, and support her music!
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