Even the Spanish Prime Minister weighs in on the song “Slut”, participating in the Eurovision Song Contest
The song becomes the word Debtmeaning rude, is often repeated. When I'm out alone I'm a bitch / When I'm having fun, I'm the biggest bitch / When I get what I want – bitch, bitch / And never because I really deserve it.
Nebulosa band members Maria Bass and Marc Dassus are surprised by the criticism. They wrote the song specifically as a commentary on the misogyny and double standards women face. It's quick to call women a slut, but “if it's a man.” visit Mentioning him only means that he is a scoundrel.”
Getting rid of stereotypes
The song is so hot that Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, had his say about it. He stated on a television program that feminism, in addition to being “fair and right”, can also be “fun”. He believes that Debt He questions stereotypes and is a big fan of “those types of songs.” The Spanish Minister of Equality, Irene María Montero Gil, agrees. She sees Debt as a “fun song that breaks stereotypes”.
The organization of the Eurovision Song Contest has a rule that means that entries that bring the competition into disrepute can be banned. She doesn't think that's necessary in this case. “Given the context and message of the text, the song qualifies for participation.”
However, the feminist movement in Madrid insists it is “ridiculous” to think that “constant repetition” of the word “slut” can empower women. The movement previously made headlines when it broke away from Comisíon 8, Spain's largest feminist organization.
The reason for this is that feminist activists in Madrid did not want to support legislation regarding the rights of transgender people. For this reason, the separatist movement is seen as conservative and right-wing. Prime Minister Sanchez even said that criticism of the song often comes from “Vacosfera”which means the online community of far-right groups.
while Debt It has already been viewed more than three million times on YouTube. Nebulosa says he is impressed by the success. “We didn't write this song as an anthem, but a lot of people took it that way. This is the best thing that can happen to you as an artist.”
This year's Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Malmö, Sweden, in May.
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