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“The EP is called 'Kiddo' because this has been an uphill battle for me. As a female in the industry, as a female of colour, some people will demean me. So it's like, 'OK, you wanna call me kiddo? I'll show you kiddo.'” quote by Jessie Reyez
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“The EP is called 'Kiddo' because this has been an uphill battle for me. As a female in the industry, as a female of colour, some people will demean me. So it's like, 'OK, you wanna call me kiddo? I'll show you kiddo.'”

Jessie Reyez

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast “The Breakthrough” 2023

She reclaims the nickname “Kiddo” as a badge of resilience against gender and racial bias in music.

In simple terms: She turns a dismissive term into empowerment.

Key Takeaway

Own your narrative and confront bias.

Themes

resilience identity gender race music industry

Mood

defiant determined inspirational

Type

personal motivational empowering

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • public speaking
  • career advancement
  • dealing with discrimination

Key Concepts

empowerment reclamation bias resistance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you transform other slurs into symbols of strength?
  • What support systems help sustain resilience?
A Different Perspective

The nickname may still carry condescension for some listeners.

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