We all enjoy our typical early-2000s childhood music even in the modern 21st century. Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, who doesn't love a good hype, party, clubbing atmosphere? Well, that was the IT girl music star back then, so what transitioned into our iconic celebrity, Sabrina Carpenter? 

Girl Meets World is really legit. Sabrina Carpenter is ultimately my girl crush, having known her from the Disney show. Carpenter has been producing music throughout her Disney career on the show Girl Meets World from 2014 to 2017. For many years, she was just seen as an all-American good girl who produced singles for Disney and other teen media. Just before Sabrina's peak in music, Oliva Rodriguez was the IT girl stealing Sabrina's spotlight. Well, not for long. 

Soon after the song battle, Sabrina's skin and Oliva's driver's license, the two songs dominated each other alongside the love triangle involving Joshua Bassett. Hence, the topic of interest in both songs rumorley. 

It's safe to say that Sabrina's significant, doll-eyed, good girl character has emerged as the newest Britney Spears of the generation. Just like Britney Spears, Sabrina Carpenter has her own style—sexy, cheeky, colorful, full of life. Unique. From lingerie sets and high stiletto boot heels to bleach-blonde hair, bright, vibrant, sparkly eyeshadow, and perfect cheekbones and blush, to authentically her look. Who else can pull that cheeky, flirty vibe off better? 

We can definitely see how Britney segued the century with her promiscuous, love songs, enticing to all men, women, and younger generations, usually, however, essentially music for all to enjoy and have fun! The premises of life. Spears introduced the low-rise jeans and the Catholic School Rebel uniform she wore in the "Baby One More Time" music video, which sparked all eyes on her. Eventually, Spears' sexy and coy vocals and dance-heavy, sexy performances brought about an inception of teenage sex appeal in the pop industry. Her songs are not lovey-dovey, but somewhat obsessive and terrifying—allowing you to speculate on regret, lust, and responsibility in how your emotions make you feel, a totally different approach than previous artists. 

Similarly, Sabrina follows that same aura and concept in both her music and fashion. Whether that's the sequin dresses, sparkles, high heels, or long boots, Sabrina pulls it off. In fact, she pulls it 100% off. Sabrina has been compared to a Bratz doll, and I honestly can't get enough of it. I copy a lot of makeup and hair trends because her updo looks better than the other celebrities'. 

Carpenter recently told Vogue that her "prior music put forth a facet of herself that she didn't feel was authentic at the time." As a performer, she has become someone you cannot look away from. She has recently performed as the opening act on Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour. To be an opening act for Taylor Sweat is the statement itself, inferior to no other music star nowadays. At the same time, the more impressive aspect was that, at times, the crowd genuinely seemed to forget this wasn't Sabrina Carpenter's concert, enjoying her music "all too well," as Swift would say. 

As idolized and delightful as fame is, there is always a cost. In 2021, Carpenter was labeled the "homewrecker," image, and "skimpy." Regardless of what did or didn't happen with Bassett, she is truly a talent who rose to success despite the constant negativity she faced online. The fact that she can smile on stage, more confident than anyone else, embracing who she is and loving herself, is truly why I love her more and more as a singer, an individual, and a role model! A full-time influencer. She has waged a war of reclamation.

She has fought against the stereotypes she has been labeled with. She is sexy but powerful. Embodying and radiating strong, successful confidence glowing from the inside out. After being constantly sexualized by men, she has seemed to win the female crowd and is now "for the girls." 

For me, Carpenter has provided one of the few examples of a female pop star who can be very intimate in her lyrics. Not to say, in any promiscuous meanings, but honest. Someone who isn't afraid to admit in her songs what real, true heartbreak feels like and embarrassment from a situationship or relationship that didn't work out. 

From dainty songs on Letters I can't Send, like, Because I liked a boy, Skinny Dipping, Fast Times, "and "Can't Blame A Girl For Trying all resonate with my relationship status. Those young, vulnerable, innocent moments of true love and eventually having to settle with a little bit of embarrassment, all because you liked a boy. That's genuinely a touching conversational narrative that glimmers through her pop star backdrop. 

We can see how beautiful and brilliant Sabrina has evolved in her now cheekier musical styles, such as Nonsense, Juno, Espresso, etc., where she reveals an often more humorous and scandalous lyrical and stylistic approach. She has managed to keep both sides of her music career developing and to open her audience to new genres. 

I think it is enticing and empowering to see Carpenter reclaim her beauty and presence through her songs, while still predominantly appealing to her female audience in this "girlypop" manner. Womanhood is essential, as she is an incredible role model for the youth, never letting anyone define their worth or purpose. Be who you are, as those fans will continue to follow and support you as you do. It is the kind of girhood energy we all deserve. 

Regardless of the era, society will always love its iconic pop stars of the century. We live in a modern, evolving society where new excitement draws our attention. However, we are still opposed to and admire the same styles, feelings, and attractions that once enthralled and entertained us. Thank you, Britney Spears, for your 90s and 2000s attention, and thank you, Sabrina, for your beautiful, cheeky fun in the 2020s! Excited to see and hear more of her music in the music industry now!

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