Pop Female Singers with Swagger

Women. We are all fascinated by them. Whether it is the clothes they wear or the words they speak, they pique our curiosity. Whether you are a hormonal frat boy, flamboyant gay man who just want to be like them, smart career woman, or straight up feminist, these leading ladies have style, attitude and confidence that appeal to you. Their charm is irresistible and their personality inspiring.

Here are Swagger Essentials’ picks for Pop Female Singers with Swagger. We worship the ground they walk.

p!nk September 8, 1979

Most notable quote: “It’s about being alive and feisty and not sitting down and shutting up even though people would like you to”

Best line ever: “But it’s alright, I don’t give a damn. I don’t play your rules, I make my own. Tonight, I do what I want, cuz’ I can”

Whether she’s dangerously singing off a trapeze or goofing around backstage, p!nk is one lady you can’t stop watching. From her daring hairstyle to her quirky personality, p!nk oozes swagger like no other. She is not defined by societal standards, and that’s why we love her.

Why she qualifies: Even since she exploded onto the music scene, p!nk has been touted as the tough chick around. She is probably the smartest of all her counterparts. Instead of singing fluff songs about having crushes on boys and giving sexual favours, she asks boys to pleasure themselves because they ain’t getting any from her. And if you haven’t heard her song, “Dear Mr. President”, an ‘ode’ to Mr. George W Bush, do yourself a favour and check it out.

We also love her recent monstrous hit, So What. And while this is a vengeful break up song, we like to think of it as our anthem. When our bosses are breathing down the throat, we secretly play the song in our head.

“So, so what? I’m still a rock star! I’ve got my rock moves and I don’t need you!!!” This line resonates with us the best. When life gets us down, do we spend our time moping and wallowing in rancour? No! We face up to the challenges and we dust off our problems. We continue living the life we want to.

That’s swagger. That’s success.

And hey, when you are smart enough to do a song about Stupid Girls, you’re on our cool list.

Britney Spears December 2, 1982

Most notable quote: I would like to be called an inspiration to people, not a role model - because I make mistakes like everybody else. When I'm offstage, I'm just like everybody else.

Best line ever: “It’s Britney, bitch”

She is the most photographed woman in the world. Every move of hers is documented, and she is living proof it’s not easy living the life of a spectacle. After a very public debacle, Britney Spears has risen from the ashes, and is now the shining phoenix we once loved.

Why she qualifies: While an unlikely choice; she doesn’t have the strongest vocals and the last time she sang live was probably in 2004, Britney is still selling out her Circus tour, gathering the support of the harshest critics. When you can sell out your concert without even singing one word, we're sold.

We have all read about her shady past and her constant battles. But even the most powerful person makes mistake. And that is what makes Britney personable.

And it takes a lot of guts to make a comeback when you have derailed so far off. After what she’s been through, it takes confidence to stand once again in the scrutiny of the masses. And we draw our inspiration from that.

Swagger is never letting the opinions of others get to you. Swagger is about believing in yourself and never backing down in the face of adversities. If you think you’re meant to do something in life, go all out and pursue it!

Lady Gaga March 28, 1986

Most notable quote: “You can’t have love and success. But that doesn’t bother me because I don’t want love, I want my music. I’m married to my art. You can only marry one man, so I’m married to my art”

Best line ever: “Check this hand cuz’ I’m marvellous”

With two consecutive Billboard number 1 hits on her hands, you must have heard of this 23 year old lady (gaga). The Just Dance singer first came to eminence playing at local clubs and malls, where she performed for many nights. So unlike other female celebrities we know (*cough* Paris Hilton *cough*), she didn’t have fame handed to her. She worked hard just like anyone of us and that is why she deserves the success.

Why she qualifies: It’s hard to miss Lady Gaga when she’s out rolling in the bustling roads of New York. The horde of paparazzi heralds her presence. Yet, she doesn’t need any extra fanfare. Lady Gaga just isn’t afraid to don on the weirdest outfits, so much so that you feel like it’s freaking Halloween whenever you see her candid pictures.

Whether she’s parading around in a leotard or taping a plaster across her nipple, Lady Gaga wears what she wants to. While many continue to frown disparagingly at her choice of clothes, you gotta give props to Lady Gaga for having the courage to be different.

And she isn’t being different just because it’s a way to be noticed. She wants to be different because she wants to be. And we celebrate her for that.

Madonna, August 16, 1958

Most notable quote: “I'm tough, ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, okay”

Best line ever: “You’re only here to win, get what they do”

If you don’t know Madonna, we really don’t know where the hell you have been the past 20 years. Long before the fore-mentioned ladies were even conceived, Madonna was already pushing boundaries and making headlines. We have to say we remember Madonna as the icon of our generation

Why she qualifies: She never takes no for an answer. She releases a Sex book to shut the critics up. Now, that’s the difference between a feminist and a porn star. She thinks before she speaks her mind, and that is why she has charisma.

The best way to get over a divorce? Hop on the cougar wagon and date younger men. It is a holy matrimony; the pairing of Madonna and her newest toy boy, Jesus. Hey! Who are we to judge if their relationship is indeed mutual?

Madonna constantly redefines social meanings, very much like how we redefine Swagger. And we can only hope we will still be jumping around and possess her kind of energy when we turn 50.

Check this space for our pick for Top Male celebrities with Swagger!