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When Willow Smith erupted onto the pop music scene in 2010 with her breakout hit “Whip My Hair,” the daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith did so in a look-at-me, in-your-face manner; her single was over-the-top, balls-to-the-wall pop. It appears a bit of time and maturation have altered the young Roc Nation signee’s outlook on life. Smith’s latest single “I Am Me,” for which she just released a music video, finds her getting reflective and inspirational, while simultaneously focusing on embracing one’s individuality. Watch Willow Smith’s new video for “I Am Me” below.

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“I Am Me” finds Willow in various New York City locales — namely what appears to be Washington Square Park and the NYC HIgh Line — and echoing the song’s message of self-expression at times by standing in front of a wall of graffiti. She soon belts out a pointed, direct lyric: “Your validation is just not that important to me.” Of course, Smith is referencing those critics who’ve said that the 11-year-old dresses far too risqué for her tender age. Later, she directly addresses this issue. “People don’t like the way I dress,” she sings.
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Is this a turning point for Willow? Probably not. Chances are “I Am Me” is simply one ballad-esque number on the otherwise pop-heavy debut album that’s still to come from the pint-sized popster. What do you think of Willow Smith’s new video for “I Am Me”? Let us know in the comments below.
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