Hey there guys,
I think for this week’s post I’d like to give a shout out to Beth Ditto, lead singer of the band, Gossip (previously known The Gossip, in case you were wondering).
When I think of Beth Ditto, the first word that comes to mind is rad. Yes rad. I don’t think I’m cool enough to use that word under normal circumstances but in this case, it’s pretty darn apt. There is no one out there in the music scene like Beth Ditto; she’s Southern (straight from Arkansas, she’s even admitted to even squirrels as a kid), she’s happily overweight, and she’s gay.
Now of course, I’m not saying that Ditto is worthy of the week’s crown because she’s an overweight, southern lesbian. She deserves it because of her overwhelming talent, and additionally, because of the great, refreshing perspective she brings to the music world. She always has fun, never taking herself too seriously or getting caught up in criticism of her personal appearance and beliefs.
Ditto’s voice is just as unique as her persona. Her voice has this incredible twang to it which is really marvelous at conveying the emotion of her songs. Though she fronts a band that’s eccentricity can best be pegged as punk-dance-pop, Ditto’s singing style is almost that of gospel. Gossip’s Music catalogue is equally as non-traditional as its lead singer. The songs challenge social perceptions of gender and sexuality, portraying same sex romance without reference to taboo. The band came out with their latest album, Music for Men, this past June and is continuing a world tour.
Glamorous and outspoken, feminine and unabashedly unrefined, Beth Ditto is a woman of contrast. She’s a critical asset to the music world, asserting that true talent comes in different sizes and packages. Beth Ditto shatters the industry’s cookie-cutter image of female pop-artists, demonstrating that self-respect and confidence are the true redeeming qualities of a musician. With that said, Beth you deserve this week’s crown.
The Music Court 
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