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3rd October 2024Meghan Trainor rose to prominence with her 2014 hit All About That Bass, an anthem encouraging both girls and boys alike to love their curves. Since then she has written numerous hits, sold out worldwide tours, and participated on Australian Idol as a judge panel member in 2023.
She began as a song writer-for-hire before transitioning into publishing due to her ability to compose in different genre styles.
All About That Bass
Meghan Trainor delivers a positive message of body positivity in our times. Her debut single ‘All About That Bass’ co-written with Kevin Kadish became a global hit that reached #1 in 58 countries upon its initial release and has gone multi-platinum since.
Trainor’s retro pop style recalls classics found on jukeboxes while maintaining her signature you-go-girl vibe. Her infectious sound has attracted listeners across generations.
This song is a catchy, upbeat anthem designed to empower girls of all sizes. The title, coined from the phrase “bass or b-ass,” references curvier bodies often not represented in popular culture and shows women they can embrace their bodies regardless of what society expects of them. Musically, its soundscape features traditional pop styles with distinct funk, doo-wop and R&B influences evident within its composition – its Chord Complexity and Chord Melody Tension scores stand out among their counterparts to indicate sophisticated chord progressions.
Lips Are Movin
Meghan Trainor and producer Kevin Kadish collaborated on Lips Are Movin for a Hewlett-Packard commercial, while Philip Andelman directed its music video that depicted behind-the-scenes events of photo shoot. It marked the first music video ever to include solely social media influencers as subjects.
Trainor has often been compared to female singers like Katy Perry and Taylor Swift for her vocal range and ability to convey emotion with her voice. Often employing a Southern American English accent with soulful harmonies reminiscent of 1960s girl groups, Trainor has lyrics that address 21st-century womanhood while questioning “absurd standards of thinness promoted by beauty industry”.
Trainor has won numerous accolades throughout her career, such as the Grammy Award for Best New Artist and Music Business Association Breakthrough Artist of the Year honor. Additionally, in 2022 she released Takin’ It Back album as well as Dear Future Mama book covering pregnancy and motherhood in humor.
Takin’ It Back
Since releasing her debut Title album, Meghan Trainor’s signature sound of modern doo-wop hasn’t changed significantly; however, her album seems to veer between embracing her previous style and trying something different – creating an interesting listening experience as some tracks fit with what was expected and other completely out of place songs leave listeners scratching their heads as to where her career should head next.
Meghan Trainor’s album could spawn new trends such as dances or TikTok posts that promote its upbeat, catchy songs. This could encourage fans to embrace its self-love message and embrace self-care ideals within its lyrics. Now is an exciting time to be a Meghan Trainor fan; stay tuned! Her next move should make for exciting viewing.
Timeless
Meghan Trainor released Timeless two years after her last album and it reflects upon the themes of female empowerment and mental health that resonate with her throughout her journey as a singer-songwriter-host.
The Weeknd recently recruited Playboi Carti to collaborate on his single “Timeless.” The track showcases their ability to produce music that transcends genres; Gunner Stahl and LouieKnows directed video features them performing it before an audience of dancers in a dark warehouse setting.
Timelessness is an intriguing concept – particularly within fashion’s ever-evolving landscape. Contributing NJAL editor Lavinia Ban draws from various viewpoints to examine this ever-present notion.
