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  • Willow Smith is an underrated, genre-bending darling of alt-music. We picked 13 of her must-listen songs.

Willow Smith is an underrated, genre-bending darling of alt-music. We picked 13 of her must-listen songs.

Tiffany YangDec 17, 2022, 20:53 IST

Willow Smith ventures into new genres in her fifth studio album, "Coping Mechanism."Getty Images

  • Willow Smith, aka Willow, debuted at age 10 with her single "Whip My Hair" in 2010.
  • Diverging from her days in pop, she has since flourished in genres like neo-soul and alt-rock.
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"Meet Me At Our Spot" with Tyler Cole and The Anxiety, released in 2021, was beloved by TikTok.

Smith and Tyler Cole performing "Meet Me At Our Spot."WillowSmithVevo

"Coping Mechanism" is the titular song of her newest studio album released in 2022.

Smith performing in 2021.Getty Images
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"Wait a Minute!" was released in 2015, but gained immense popularity in 2019 thanks to TikTok.

Smith performing.Getty Images

"Transparent Soul" featuring Travis Barker was released as the lead single of Smith's fourth studio album, "Lately I Feel Everything."

Smith in the music video for "Transparent Soul."YouTube
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"Female Energy, Part 2" was released in 2019, and it showcases Smith's spiritual side.

Smith at the GIRL CULT Festival in 2017.Getty Images

"9," featuring SZA, was released in 2014. It's a musical match made in heaven.

Smith and SZA perform onstage during day two at the Fader Fort in 2014.Getty Images
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"Grow" featuring Avril Lavigne, released in 2021, is an ode to personal development, and a gift to longtime fans of Lavigne.

Avril Lavigne and Smith in the "Grow" music video.WillowSmithVEVO

"Time Machine" is a dreamy, nostalgic track that Smith created at only 19 years old.

Smith performs on stage at The Majestic Theater in 2017.Getty Images
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"Lipstick," released in 2019, is a powerful track that showcases Smith's vocals.

Smith performs "Lipstick" live in 2021.WillowSmithVEVO

"Maybe It's My Fault" is the opening song of her newest studio album, released in 2022.

Smith performs onstage during the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Festival in 2022.Getty Images
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"Naïve" is an underrated track from her fourth album, "Lately I Feel Everything." It's tender and worth a listen.

Smith performs onstage during "Willow & Erys" Tour at The Tabernacle in 2019.Getty Images

"Curious/Furious," coming from her fifth album, is an apt title for a song full of contrast, as she reminds us that life isn't black and white.

Smith performs on "Saturday Night Live" in October 2022.Getty Images
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"Whip My Hair" sailed Smith into stardom at 10 years old, but she's ready to bid that part of her life farewell.

Smith performs during Nickelodeon's 2011 Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center in 2011.Getty Images
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