“Not 20 Anymore” is a song by American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha.[1] It was released on August 30, 2019, her thirtieth birthday, through Warner as a promotional single. The song was written by Rexha, Jordan K. Johnson, Michael Pollack, Oliver Peterhof and Stefan Johnson, and produced by German and the Monsters and the Strangerz.
On August 12, 2019, Rexha confirmed the song’s title and release date.[2] On August 23, she revealed the song’s cover artwork.[3] On August 28, Rexha announced that the song’s music video would be released with the song on August 30.[4]
“Not 20 Anymore” is a “jazzy, slow-burn” ballad[5] about body acceptance and self love.[5] Mike Wass, writing for Idolator, wrote that the song “takes a powerful stance against ageism”.[6] During the hook, Rexha sings “No, I’m not 20 anymore (20 anymore)/ Don’t try to make me feel insecure/ ‘Cause I’m aging like wine I get better with time, yes, I do (Yes, I do)”.[7] It was written by Rexha, Jordan K. Johnson, Michael Pollack, Oliver Peterhof and Stefan Johnson, and produced by German and the Monsters and the Strangerz.[1]
The music video for “Not 20 Anymore” was released with the song on August 30, 2019. As of October 2020, the music video has received over 10 million views on YouTube.[8] The video also features a series of 20 year-old men and women giving their own testimonials about what it feels like to be that age, including the fears, insecurities and worries about the future that come with youth.[5]
“Not 20 Anymore” is a song by American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha.[1] It was released on August 30, 2019, her thirtieth birthday, through Warner as a promotional single. The song was written by Rexha, Jordan K. Johnson, Michael Pollack, Oliver Peterhof and Stefan Johnson, and produced by German and the Monsters and the Strangerz.
On August 12, 2019, Rexha confirmed the song’s title and release date.[2] On August 23, she revealed the song’s cover artwork.[3] On August 28, Rexha announced that the song’s music video would be released with the song on August 30.[4]
“Not 20 Anymore” is a “jazzy, slow-burn” ballad[5] about body acceptance and self love.[5] Mike Wass, writing for Idolator, wrote that the song “takes a powerful stance against ageism”.[6] During the hook, Rexha sings “No, I’m not 20 anymore (20 anymore)/ Don’t try to make me feel insecure/ ‘Cause I’m aging like wine I get better with time, yes, I do (Yes, I do)”.[7] It was written by Rexha, Jordan K. Johnson, Michael Pollack, Oliver Peterhof and Stefan Johnson, and produced by German and the Monsters and the Strangerz.[1]
The music video for “Not 20 Anymore” was released with the song on August 30, 2019. As of October 2020, the music video has received over 10 million views on YouTube.[8] The video also features a series of 20 year-old men and women giving their own testimonials about what it feels like to be that age, including the fears, insecurities and worries about the future that come with youth.[5]
“Not 20 Anymore” is a song by American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha.[1] It was released on August 30, 2019, her thirtieth birthday, through Warner as a promotional single. The song was written by Rexha, Jordan K. Johnson, Michael Pollack, Oliver Peterhof and Stefan Johnson, and produced by German and the Monsters and the Strangerz.
On August 12, 2019, Rexha confirmed the song’s title and release date.[2] On August 23, she revealed the song’s cover artwork.[3] On August 28, Rexha announced that the song’s music video would be released with the song on August 30.[4]
“Not 20 Anymore” is a “jazzy, slow-burn” ballad[5] about body acceptance and self love.[5] Mike Wass, writing for Idolator, wrote that the song “takes a powerful stance against ageism”.[6] During the hook, Rexha sings “No, I’m not 20 anymore (20 anymore)/ Don’t try to make me feel insecure/ ‘Cause I’m aging like wine I get better with time, yes, I do (Yes, I do)”.[7] It was written by Rexha, Jordan K. Johnson, Michael Pollack, Oliver Peterhof and Stefan Johnson, and produced by German and the Monsters and the Strangerz.[1]
The music video for “Not 20 Anymore” was released with the song on August 30, 2019. As of October 2020, the music video has received over 10 million views on YouTube.[8] The video also features a series of 20 year-old men and women giving their own testimonials about what it feels like to be that age, including the fears, insecurities and worries about the future that come with youth.[5]
The Monsters & Strangerz are an American production and songwriting team from Miami, Florida. The team features The Monsters: Alexander “Eskeerdo” Izquierdo, Stefan Johnson, Jordan K. Johnson and Oliver “German” Peterhof and The Strangerz: Marcus “Marc Lo” Lomax and Clarence Coffee Jr.
In 2011, The Monsters & Strangerz moved their operation to Los Angeles and have produced and written for artists such as Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, Halsey, Zedd, Rihanna, Nick Jonas, Liam Payne, Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Dua Lipa, Demi Lovato, Jason Derulo, Fifth Harmony, Kanye West, Big Sean, Bebe Rexha and many others.
The Monsters originated as a team in 2008 when Stefan Johnson began to engineer for Miami artist and songwriter Alexander “Eskeerdo” Izquierdo. At the time, Johnson was an in-demand engineer working with major artists like Rick Ross, Pitbull and Diddy. Shortly after meeting, Eskeerdo and Johnson along with his brother and producer Jordan Johnson formed The Monsters.
The Strangerz met through a mutual friend in high school in early 2005. Marcus “MarcLo” Lomax is the son of a pastor and a multi-instrumentalist who began his musical career in his father’s church band. Clarence Coffee Jr. is the son of a Gospel singer, he grew up perfecting his vocals and melodies after being inspired by his family’s passion for music.
The Monsters & Strangerz were introduced to each other in late 2010.
Wenige Tage, nachdem Bebe Rexha am Montag einen MTV VMA mit nach Hause nehmen konnte, hat die Musikerin heute erneut Grund zum Feiern – ihren 30. Geburtstag nämlich. Alles Liebe, Bebe!
Den Eintritt ins neue Lebens-Jahrzehnt feiert Bebe mit einem neuen Song, der den sehr wahren Titel “Not 20 Anymore” trägt und sich mit Fragen des Alterns auseinandersetzt. “No, I’m not 20 anymore / Don’t try to make me feel insecure / ‘Cause if one thing’s for sure / I don’t wanna be”, singt sie mit kraftvoller Stimme über die Produktion von The Monsters & Strangerz, denn: “I’m aging like wine / I get better with time, yes, I do / And, oh, I’m not 20 anymore / The lines on my face, they weren’t there before / But I’m wiser, I’m stronger from all of the life I’ve been through”.
Der Song ist ein empowerndes Statement dafür, dass “Beauty more than a number” ist – “when I was younger, I wish I knew that”. Das können auch die Protagonisten bestätigen, die Anfang 20 sind und über den Verlauf des Musikvideos zu Wort kommen, das ihr unten seht. “Still so many obstacles… so much to accomplish”, sagt eine von ihnen.
Die Motivation zu dem trotzigen Song dürfte Bebe Rexha ein jüngstes Erlebnis gegeben haben, in dem ein (männlicher) Manager aus der Musikindustrie Bebe zu verstehen gab, mit knapp 30 solle die doch lieber davon absehen, sexy Fotos bei Instagram zu posten. Bebes vielbeachtete Reaktion lest ihr hier:
I recently had a MALE music executive tell me that I was getting too old and that my brand was “confusing.” Because… I’m a songwriter and I post sexy pics on my Instagram and that’s not what female songwriters are suppose to do, especially for my age. I’m 29. I’m fed up with being put in a box. I make my own rules. I’m tired of women getting labeled as “hags” when they get old and guys get labeled as sexy with age. Anyways, I’m turning 30 on August 30 and you know what, I’m not running away from it. I’m not gonna lie about my age or sing songs that I feel will sell better because they sound “younger.” I’m gonna celebrate my age because you know what, I’m wiser, I’m stronger and TRUST ME I’m a much better lover than I was 10 years ago.
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