Tinashe, we’re calling you out.
You released a song called “Nasty,” and we need to ask: Is this really the best you have to offer? Is this the kind of influence you want to have on the next generation? Because if “Nasty” is any indication of your legacy, then it’s clear you’re not just letting yourself down—you’re letting down every young person who looks to you for guidance.
Let’s not sugarcoat this: “Nasty” represents everything wrong with the music industry today. It’s shallow, oversexualized, and completely devoid of meaning or depth. It’s a song that prioritizes shock value over substance, entertainment over empowerment. But worst of all, it’s a dangerous message to send to the youth.
The youth are listening. And instead of giving them something they can grow from, you’re feeding them noise that empties their souls.
Enough is Enough
Let’s be honest: “Nasty” isn’t just a song—it’s part of a toxic trend in music where artists chase attention at the expense of integrity. Tinashe, your voice has power, your platform has reach, and your choices have consequences. Yet here you are, using those gifts to create something that leads the next generation in the wrong direction.
What are you teaching them? That their value is tied to how provocative they can be? That shallow thrills are worth more than meaningful impact? That being “nasty” is somehow a badge of honor?
We can’t stay silent when songs like this dominate the airwaves. The youth deserve better. We’re shaping minds with every lyric we put out into the world. And if this is the message we’re sending, then we’re all complicit in the damage it’s doing.
The chorus of our song, “The Youth Are Listening,” speaks directly to the heart of this issue:
The youth are listening, every word you say,
And you’re leading them all the wrong way.
We’re shaping minds, not chasing thrills,
Your empty noise doesn’t build—it kills.
We’re here to speak, we’re here to fight,
For meaning, for hope, for what is right.
Let’s not sugarcoat it, Tinashe: songs like “Nasty” are a dead end. They don’t uplift. They don’t inspire. They don’t build anything lasting. And when young people internalize these messages, they’re left with nothing but shallow ideas that harm more than they help.
This Isn’t About Hate—It’s About Accountability
Before anyone jumps to conclusions, let’s make one thing clear: this isn’t about hate. This is about accountability. Tinashe, we’re holding you—and the entire industry—accountable for the messages being pushed to the forefront.
You have a gift. You have influence. And yet you’re wasting it on music that offers no depth, no substance, and no hope.
Here’s the truth: the youth don’t need songs that glorify being “nasty.” They don’t need hypersexualized anthems masquerading as empowerment. What they need is art that speaks to their struggles, their dreams, and their worth.
This line from the bridge of our song sums it up perfectly:
It’s not hate, it’s a call to rise,
To see the world through wiser eyes.
Your voice is strong, your gift is rare,
Why waste it on what leads nowhere?
Tinashe, why waste your voice on a song that leaves nothing behind but empty noise? Why waste your platform on fleeting attention when you could inspire real, lasting change?
The Industry is Broken, But We Don’t Have to Be
Tinashe isn’t the only artist guilty of this. She’s just one of many in an industry that rewards shock value over sincerity. But we don’t have to accept this as the standard.
We have a choice—to create music that builds or music that tears down. To plant seeds of hope or to scatter shallow distractions. To be a voice for truth or just another echo of empty trends.
And we refuse to stand by while the latter wins.
Our Challenge to Tinashe and Every Artist
Tinashe, this is a challenge. Not just to you, but to every artist who has the privilege of creating music. You have a platform. You have the power to shape culture. And with that power comes responsibility.
The final lines of “The Youth Are Listening” lay out this challenge plainly:
So here’s our challenge, our open plea,
Use your stage to set us free.
You’ve got the power to inspire change,
Don’t let your voice get lost for fame.
The youth are watching. The youth are listening. And they deserve better than “Nasty.”
This isn’t about personal attacks or tearing you down—it’s about calling you up to something higher. Because we believe you’re capable of more. We believe every artist is capable of more.
It’s time to stop chasing cheap thrills and start creating art that matters.
Tinashe, the ball is in your court. What kind of legacy do you want to leave? One of empty noise, or one of impact?
The choice is yours.
