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So, Willow Smith is super popular right now. She’s talented, recognized, and extremely cute (OK, Justin Bieber is still No. 1, but you get what I’m saying). Many critics are also calling Willow a fashion icon. She’s been wearing the craziest, most colorful, Lady Gaga-ish outfits. What do you think about that?
Willow Smith, 9, is layin' tracks and takin' names
Willow Smith, aka The Fresh Princess of Bel Air, is said to be linking up with Hova himself- the God of God’s in [mainstream] hip-hop. Yes, mainstream. (Sorry Izzo- your gangster appeal went bye-bye a long time ago. But your wealthiness, I’m sure, makes up for it. AND I would still kiss your feet if you asked me to).
As part of the Smith dynasty, it is only natural, I assume, for Willow to fall effortlessly into the Hollywood spotlight. She is not only following in her parent’s foot-steps, but her recording career with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Records is being launched only months after the release of “Karate Kid” (2010), in which brother, Jaden Smith, kicked down the proverbial doors of Pinkett-Smith family fame.
Already being called a trend-setter, Willow’s first track “Whip my Hair” preemptively dismisses her future critics (haters), and she fast-talks/sings her way into the Roc Nation label.
As badly as my eye twitches when I think of early childhood fame and richness, I kind of dig her new song. Plus, if I had hair like hers, I think I’d whip it back and forth, over and over and over again, too.
Do yourself a favor as you listen to this song, and remember, she’s 9-years-old. Enjoy!