Alpha

Shakira is single and spectacular on “Soltera”. After reasserting her superstar status with this year’s revelatory Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, the resurgent Colombian singer unveils an anthemic track with a tropical edge, its lyrics a joyful declaration of being better off alone and living life the way she sees fit. And that makes it perfect for leading Alpha, a playlist that redefines the meaning of a woman’s power. These songs touch on every facet of what womanhood might look and feel like, to one woman—or many. Alpha is all about starting conversations, uplifting one another and challenging notions through the simple matter of being. Check back often, as we regularly update this playlist. If you hear a song that gives you power, add it to your library.