“Hey minorities, get turnt up!”

Remember last year when I wrote an article about how many white artists rip off Urban culture when it suits their need to score a hit? Well, now that the Hip-Hop and R&B genres are returning to the forefront of the airwaves and EDM is quickly losing steam, Miley Cyrus provided an ideal example of my theory with her new song called “We Can’t Stop”.

Co-written by Cyrus with added productions by Mike WiLL Made-It and Rock City, “We Can’t Stop” perfectly demonstrates the power of that good old fashion white privilege. Throughout the song, the former Disney Channel star and daughter of Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus makes numerous references to her “homegirls” as she exploits trendy Urban slang.

By the way, the word ‘Urban’ doesn’t only refer to black people; it is rooted in Hip-Hop, Soul and R&B. Those artforms were all heavily influenced by African-Americans, Hispanics, West Indians and other minority groups in the US as well as territories affected by the diaspora of culture from the world’s largest producer of media product. Now, back to the boiling point of this article.

“To my homegirls here with the big butt, shaking it like we at the strip club,” Cyrus chants in “We Can’t Stop” while sounding strikingly similar to Rihanna circa 2008. “Remember, only God could judge us. Forget the haters ’cause somebody loves ya.”

Cyrus then continues by telling her detractors that she is “’bout that life” and she’s having so much fun. Wait, let’s use the exact terminology: Cyrus is “all so turnt up.” Oh yes, forget about Ciara because there is a new Super C in town and she’s down with all the homies outside the club, sittin’ on dubs.

So, what inspired this sudden change in Cyrus so called artistry? Instead of simply admitting that she is following the latest trends in music, she has crafted a convenient tale to support her new album, which will include contributions by Pharrell Williams, Future, Dr. Luke and will.i.am.

Miley Cyrus as Nicki Minaj

“I feel like I can really be myself,” Cyrus claimed during an interview with Billboard. “I really have more of a connection of who I am, and I feel like I can maybe express that more in my music now.” Ironically, this is the same person who famously stated in 2009 that she had never heard a Jay-Z, although her monster hit “Party in the USA” mentioned him by name.

Isn’t it amazing how Cyrus transformed from a basic Pop star who hadn’t listened to a single record by one of the most famous Hip-Hop icons of all time into a voice for “homegirls” on the streets? She basically went from Britney Spears to Keyshia Cole in just four years.

Perhaps if Cyrus had been a fan of Urban music earlier in her career and released a song similar to Jessie J’s “Wild” instead of “We Can’t Stop”, then it would have been easier to digest her new sound. However, her open ignorance regarding the culture makes this latest development seem rather contrived.

I guess Cyrus assumed that since most people liked her Nicki Minaj costume for Halloween, she can copy everything else. Unfortunately for her, this move is rather transparent. Indeed, we already have one Justin Bieber and we don’t need another.

Update: Watch the new episode of Trini Trent TV addressing Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop” below: