“Love Island” Star Olandria Carthen Reveals Current Music Obsessions: Megan Thee Stallion & NBA YoungBoy
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Megan Thee Stallion’s “LOVER GIRL” and NBA YoungBoy’s “What You Is” are currently topping the playlist of “Love Island USA” star Olandria Carthen, reflecting a taste for bold and confident sounds. Carthen shared her musical preferences at Femme It Forward’s fourth annual Give Her FlowHERS Gala, an event dedicated to celebrating women in music and culture.
A Gala & A Glimpse into Carthen’s Taste
Olandria Carthen, known for her fashion sense, demonstrated her musical acumen at the recent gala.While chatting with Billboard, the reality television personality quickly identified Megan Thee Stallion’s “LOVER GIRL” as a current favorite. Recalling a second track proved more challenging, prompting Carthen to ask, “What’s another song [that I’m] obsessed with? What’s that YoungBoy [Never Broke Again] song that just came out?”
With a little assistance, she pinpointed NBA youngboy’s collaboration with Mellow Rackz, “baby Boo” – officially titled “What You Is.” “Ah, yes! Yes, yes, yes! That’s my jam, I ain’t gon’ lie. I love me a good hood jam,” Carthen exclaimed.
“LOVER GIRL” & Embracing a “Soft Life”
Released in October, Megan Thee Stallion’s “LOVER GIRL” stands out for its sampling of Total’s classic track, “Kissin’ You.” the song’s lyrics, including the lines “My man, my man, my man, my baby, my baby / D**kin’ me down, spoiling me, driving me crazy,” have resonated with listeners.
Speaking with Us Weekly, Megan Thee Stallion described the song as a reflection of a positive shift in her life. “Right now, I’m in a great space where I’m just more comfortable and open to receiving love from everyone in my life,” she explained. “It’s a beautiful and peaceful place to be, so I’m really just enjoying the soft life right now.” The Grammy Award-winning artist also expressed her gratitude for the enthusiastic response from her fans, the “hotties.”
“What You Is” & TikTok’s Influence
NBA YoungBoy’s “What You Is,” which arrived in September, has quickly gained traction, perhaps appearing on his upcoming album Slime Cry. The song’s popularity surged thanks to the viral “Baby Boo” dance challenge on TikTok. It also achieved a peak position of No. 75 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated
