IN celebration of International Women’s Day, The Vegan Leather’s Marie Collins has shared her own charming rendition of the Destiny’s Child classic ‘Bootylicious’.
Virtually unrecognisable from its original form, the stripped-back recording sees Collins revisit the feminist anthem in the surroundings of a supermarket rather than a club; channelling the R&B group’s strong ideals of female empowerment through her own distinctive Scottish lilt and sweet lyrical narrative.
Anchored by the song’s infamous lyrics ‘My body is too bootylicious for you babe’ and ‘I don’t think you’re ready for this jelly’, the popular noughties dancefloor filler is transformed into a tender and uplifting ballad; all while staying true to its original message about body ownership and female power, issues that still feel hugely relevant in today’s society.
For those used to seeing her spread the funk as a member of rising art pop outfit The Vegan Leather, this new recording reinforces her growing reputation as a truly unique and inimitable talent. Check it out below.
