Sophie Straat protest song
Following a social media campaign, the song "Vrijheid, gelijkheid, zusterschap" by Amsterdam-based singer Sophie Straat has been streamed so frequently on Spotify that it has climbed high into their Top 50.
Sophie’s song is a protest against the AI-generated anti-asylum-centre song 'We zeggen nee, nee, nee, tegen een azc' ('We say no, no, no to an asylum seekers' centre'). On Friday, numerous calls were shared on social media encouraging people to stream Sophie Straat’s track Vrijheid, gelijkheid, zusterschap, propelling her into the Top 50 as the highest new entry.
In her protest song, which you can listen to here, Sophie sings about her hopes for the world—including her wish that asylum seekers' centres will no longer be necessary. That stands in stark contrast to the lyrics of the AI track, which focuses on “people who don’t belong here”.
In Sophie's music, the message always comes first. Through cleverly crafted songs, she addresses social issues and tackles themes such as racism, abuse of power, sexism, and inequality. In a short time, Sophie Straat has become the undisputed queen of a new generation of protest singers.
Eager to hear her new music from the recently released album 'Wie de fak is Sophie Straat'? Then come to her concert at the Burgerweeshuis on 21 March.
