Singer and songwriter Banks shares second teaser from upcoming sophomore album
Female artists have been emerging with hopes of spreading awareness on the importance of practicing self love and embracing the divine feminine within. Gems like singer-songwriter Banks have continued to empower women to see themselves in a higher light, by embracing the title, “goddess.”
Her latest song, “Fuck With Myself,” released on Tuesday, July 12, was accompanied by a video directed by Philippa Price. The theme reflects an all-too-familiar internal battle: The decision to continue being our own worst enemy; becoming a victim to our thoughts and holding ourselves back in fear of the opinions of others. Or, conversely, we could own who we are, be our own best friend, and reclaim our true power.
“Cause I fuck with myself more than anybody else/ It's all love/ I used to care what you think about me/ It's all love/ Cause my love so good/ So I fuck with myself more than anybody else.”
Whether you’re disturbed by the video’s creepy dancers, or by Banks tormenting and setting fire to a wax figure of her head, one thing’s for sure: Listening to this song a few times will definitely have the lyrics engrained in your subconscious. It might even boost your self confidence high enough to make you feel like you can take on the world. Or, at least give you the desire to dance like you’re the sexiest woman in the universe.
Originally from Orange County, Calif., Banks made her mark on the music and fashion world in September 2014 with the release of her debut album “Goddess.” Inspired by the works of artists like Fiona Apple and Lauryn Hill, Banks is no stranger to experimenting with dark R&B sounds, eerie visuals, and enchanting lyrics.
“I need to feel completely ready with the music that I make, of course, and everything you know, visually,” said Banks, during an interview with Zane Lowe, DJ from Apple Music’s radio station Beats 1. “It’s a whole world, you know, it just needs to have a bow on top before I set it free into the universe.”
“Fuck With Myself” definitely takes a turn from the November 2015 song and video release of her former single “Better.” Both are teasers from her upcoming sophomore album. A common theme that can be found in both videos is the idea of being reborn. Lyrically and emotionally, the essence of “Better” is a weeping serenade, while “Fuck With Myself” embodies a state of self realization and new found strength.
There hasn’t been an official release date set for Banks’ sophomore album, but from the recent teasers, fans can definitely expect nothing less than out of the ordinary. And that’s definitely a good thing.
At a glance:
-Name: Jillian Rose Banks
-Age: 28
-Zodiac: Gemini
-Albums: Goddess, Goddess (remixes)
-Hometown: Orange County, Calif.
-Website: hernameisbanks.com
-Rating: 5 Stars
Her latest song, “Fuck With Myself,” released on Tuesday, July 12, was accompanied by a video directed by Philippa Price. The theme reflects an all-too-familiar internal battle: The decision to continue being our own worst enemy; becoming a victim to our thoughts and holding ourselves back in fear of the opinions of others. Or, conversely, we could own who we are, be our own best friend, and reclaim our true power. “Cause I fuck with myself more than anybody else/ It's all love/ I used to care what you think about me/ It's all love/ Cause my love so good/ So I fuck with myself more than anybody else.”
Whether you’re disturbed by the video’s creepy dancers, or by Banks tormenting and setting fire to a wax figure of her head, one thing’s for sure: Listening to this song a few times will definitely have the lyrics engrained in your subconscious. It might even boost your self confidence high enough to make you feel like you can take on the world. Or, at least give you the desire to dance like you’re the sexiest woman in the universe.
Originally from Orange County, Calif., Banks made her mark on the music and fashion world in September 2014 with the release of her debut album “Goddess.” Inspired by the works of artists like Fiona Apple and Lauryn Hill, Banks is no stranger to experimenting with dark R&B sounds, eerie visuals, and enchanting lyrics.
“I need to feel completely ready with the music that I make, of course, and everything you know, visually,” said Banks, during an interview with Zane Lowe, DJ from Apple Music’s radio station Beats 1. “It’s a whole world, you know, it just needs to have a bow on top before I set it free into the universe.”
“Fuck With Myself” definitely takes a turn from the November 2015 song and video release of her former single “Better.” Both are teasers from her upcoming sophomore album. A common theme that can be found in both videos is the idea of being reborn. Lyrically and emotionally, the essence of “Better” is a weeping serenade, while “Fuck With Myself” embodies a state of self realization and new found strength.
At a glance:
-Name: Jillian Rose Banks
-Age: 28
-Zodiac: Gemini
-Albums: Goddess, Goddess (remixes)
-Hometown: Orange County, Calif.
-Website: hernameisbanks.com
-Rating: 5 Stars
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