Ida Alex – Be a Lady (2022)

While a lot has been done to further gender equality, there are still a lot of societal rules that women have to adhere to in order to be respected. Ida Alex is talking to all the women who are tired of following these rules with her rebellious single ‘Be a Lady’. An attitude rich empowerment anthem, she fills you with the strength to take back your power and feel good about expressing yourself in any way you want.

Inspired by a video she saw online titled ‘Be A Lady They Said’, she is breaking the chains of society and calling for every woman to be who they want to be. The single continues the energetic power songs Alex is becoming known for that merge danceable melodies with important messages. Finishing up her debut EP, set to be released in Spring 2022, Alex is already making a splash in the music world and laying out her musical intentions.

‘Be a Lady’ builds an energetic and thumping beat through the opening. There is something about the melody that pounds against your chest with a coiling anticipation. This coil tightens through the opening verse before exploding in the chorus. This burst is a shimmering waterfall of dancing energy that is infused with a blast of empowerment. As you listen to the music, you feel the urge to dance around without a care about what other people think. The energy of the first chorus continues into the rest of the single keeping you moving.

While the melody is wonderful in its dancing power, it is Alex’s vocals that bring the attitude of the track. From the first word, she hits out at society and the rules women have to play by. Through the first verse she opens up about adhering to the rules but this is tossed to the side as she shrugs off the rules and stands proud and true to herself. The chorus is extremely catchy and makes you want to shout out with her as she pumps empowerment and strength into your veins. There is an attitude-packed strut to the vocals that edges on rebellious but is really all confidence in who you really. While every aspect of the single makes you want to dance, there is a really important message in the lyrics that we should all be listening to.

Ida Alex struts into our ears with an attitude-infused confidence, empowering everyone woman who listens to ‘Be a Lady’. As the melody pounds against your ribcage, there is a coil of anticipation that bursts on the chorus. Alex’s vocals shrug off the constraints of society and fill your veins with confidence and empowerment allowing you to embrace who you really are.

Find out more about Ida Alex on her Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.