“I’ve been sitting on this song for about a year and change,” Alyson told People. “There’s never really an ideal time to disrupt how things have been going with a career or relationships, but I felt it was time to share parts of my story that haven’t been made public yet.”
“Several years ago, I discovered I was being taken advantage of since childhood and left in a very compromised position,” she continued. “My health was affected along with my career path, my relationships and identity. So the song itself is kind of an emotional labyrinth. There’s sorrow and betrayal and a feeling of being at ground zero but it’s also mixed with this incredible promise for a new beginning. There’s unparalleled resilience. I see it as sort of the precipice of life and voice and story that’s finally my own.”
“You think it’s a sad song, but it’s an anthem,” she added.
Listen below! You can also download “Stripped Bare” on iTunes.
“Recently, a prominent producer told me I’d be further along if I dressed sexier (define sexy, please),” she captioned the video below. “I’m well aware of the industry 🙄🤢 as well as my personal power. 👑👊🏽 Womxn can stop traffic with a single look, and many businessmen love to feed their families off of exploiting our sex appeal.”
“But let’s be clear: my lane is far wider than my appearance, let alone the entertainment industry,” she continued. “I also don’t prefer placing the power of my sexuality in the hands of companies who ultimately profit more and *still* don’t pay us, the artists and wielders, what we deserve. My potential is limitless and so is everyones’ reading this.”
“Just because you don’t adhere to the system, doesn’t mean you’re a failure,” she added. “People might ask you why you’re not further along by outward standards..they clearly can’t see the distance you’ve traveled on the inside. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 If you’re still reading this, the code word to comment is Boom.”
The 25-year-old singer and actress just shared her annual year end mash-up video and it features commentary on hot topics like Demi Lovato, the gender pay gap, today’s political climate and even some personal moments.
“TMZ called my mother, they found her cell phone. Want the tea that I offer? Savin’ it for my memoir,” Alyson sings in the vid.
The song was written and arranged by Alyson and features her friends Annie Gonzalez, Dexter Darden and Jason Pitts.
The entire project took over 100 hours to create and we’ve got to say, we’re really impressed!
“You know, I almost didn’t post this because the flat-chested, little boy comments really miss the point of celebrating how perfect and wonderful every body size and shape are,” she captioned a stunning shot of herself posing sideways in a cream-colored dress.
“It’s not news that wardrobe, angles and natural shifts in weight can transform appearance instantly,” she continued. “But still so many people cling to representing and defending one status quo. My womanhood and my worth haven’t changed, yet I’m immediately treated differently according to what I wear and how I compare.”
“I think the magic begins when you start accepting yourself in every phase, not getting too attached to an image, but letting an appreciation for the magnificence of your body guide decisions in self-care,” she added. “That helped me through EDs, depression, and anxiety. So when I see this photo, I see hard-earned confidence and ease. I hope you do, too, but I can’t control you. Ultimately, it’s your loss if you live in a one-size-fits-all world. 👏🏽👌🏽 Comment something you love about yourself below ↓ ↓ ↓.”
Alyson Stoner glams up in a pearly dress for the premiere of Boy Erased held at Directors Guild Of America on Monday night (October 29) in Los Angeles.
The 25-year-old singer and actress just recently opened up about her new music video for “Fool”, where she shared her first queer kiss with co-star Jazzmyne Robbins.
“It’s just a perfect tie-in with what’s happening,” Alyson shared with KTLA in a recent interview. “My job here is to say this is normal, and it’s something I’ve lived with every day, and now I’m inviting you into my authentic self. And if you’re not ready for it then just pay attention to the humanity, because it is a genuine emotion, genuine care and concern, just like any other relationship.”
