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"Racist, Sexist Boy"
Single by the Linda Lindas
ReleasedMay 27, 2021 (2021-05-27)
RecordedMay 4, 2021
VenueLos Angeles Public Library
GenrePunk rock
Length2:05
LabelEpitaph
Songwriter(s)Mila de la Garza · Eloise Wong
Producer(s)Carlos de la Garza
The Linda Lindas singles chronology
"Vote!"
(2020) 		"Racist, Sexist Boy"
(2021) 		"Oh!"
(2021)
Music video
"Racist, Sexist Boy" (Live at LA Public Library) on YouTube
"Racist, Sexist Boy"
Song by the Linda Lindas
from the album Growing Up
ReleasedApril 8, 2022
StudioMusic Friends, Los Angeles
GenrePunk rock
Length1:49
LabelEpitaph
Songwriter(s)Mila de la Garza · Eloise Wong
Producer(s)Carlos de la Garza

"Racist, Sexist Boy" is an anti-racist song[1] by American rock band the Linda Lindas. It is the final track from the band's debut album, Growing Up (2022), released on Epitaph Records. The song is about an experience Mila, the band's drummer, had when a schoolmate made a racist comment before the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

On May 4, the Linda Lindas played at the Los Angeles Public Library for an AAPI Heritage Month celebration, during which they played "Racist, Sexist Boy".[3] The library soon posted a video of the performance.[4] The video became a viral social media hit, earning praise from Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, Red Hot Chili Peppers's Flea,[4] Thurston Moore,[5] Bikini Kill's Kathleen Hanna,[6] Kid Cudi,[7] and author Viet Thanh Nguyen, who said, "'Racist, Sexist Boy' is the song we need now".[6] On May 22, 2021, Epitaph Records announced that it had signed the Linda Lindas.[8][9] The live version was released as a single on May 27, 2021.[10]

Background[edit]

In March 2020, Mila de la Garza, the band's 10 year old drummer, had what she described as her first experience of racism. She had an encounter with a boy at school who backed away from her upon discovering she was Chinese. He'd been told by his father to stay away from Chinese people. Mila de la Garza and Eloise Wong wrote the song about the experience.[11][6]

The song was originally titled "Idiotic Boy", however, the band subsequently learned about ableism and opted for a different message.[11][12]

Recording and release[edit]

"Racist, Sexist Boy" was first recorded during a live performance in May 2021 at the Los Angeles Public Library. The live version was released as a single later that month.

The studio version of "Racist, Sexist Boy" was recorded at Music Friends, Los Angeles.[13] It appeared on the band's debut album, Growing Up, in April 2022.[14]

Composition[edit]

"Racist, Sexist Boy" was written in the key of C major.[15] The song is classified as a punk rock song[16] with inspiration from the riot grrrl style.[6][17]

Accolades[edit]

"Racist, Sexist Boy" won Best Punk Record at the 2022 Libera Awards.[18] It was also nominated for Best Song at the 2022 Kerrang! Awards.[19]

Personnel[edit]

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Growing Up.[20]

The Linda Lindas

  • Bela Salazar – guitar
  • Eloise Wong – bass guitar, vocals
  • Lucia de la Garza – guitar
  • Mila de la Garza – drums, vocals

Technical personnel

References[edit]

  1. ^ Jones, Damian (May 21, 2021). "LA teen punk band The Linda Lindas go viral with anti-racist anthem 'Racist Sexist Boy'". NME. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  2. ^ Hawkins, Derek (May 21, 2021). "Teen rockers fire back at anti-Asian comments with a viral punk anthem: 'Racist, Sexist Boy'". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on May 29, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Gotrich, Lars (May 21, 2021). "What's More Punk Than Teens Screaming In A Public Library?". NPR. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Bosselman, Haley (May 20, 2021). "The Linda Lindas' Library Performance of 'Racist, Sexist Boy' Hailed by Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello". Variety. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Zhang, Cat (May 25, 2021). "The Linda Lindas Are More Than Just a Viral Punk Band". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d Hawkins, Derek (May 21, 2021). "Teen rockers fire back at anti-Asian comments with a viral punk anthem: 'Racist, Sexist Boy'". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on May 29, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  7. ^ Idibly, Leia (May 21, 2021). "'HOLY SH*T YES': Teenage AAPI Punk Rock Band Goes Viral for Performance of 'Racist, Sexist Boy'". Mediaite. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  8. ^ Aswad, Jem (May 22, 2021). "The Linda Lindas Sign With Epitaph Records". Variety. Archived from the original on May 22, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  9. ^ Richards, Will (May 23, 2021). "Viral teen punk band The Linda Lindas sign record deal with Epitaph". NME. Archived from the original on May 23, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  10. ^ "The Linda Lindas – Racist, Sexist Boy". Epitaph Records. May 27, 2021. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  11. ^ a b Levin, Sam (May 24, 2021). "The Linda Lindas on their viral song Racist, Sexist Boy: 'It's good to let the anger out and scream'". The Guardian. Archived from the original on June 7, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  12. ^ Ryzik, Melena (March 9, 2022). "Punk Rock's New Hope: The Ferocious, Joyful Linda Lindas". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  13. ^ "The Linda Lindas – Growing Up". Epitaph Records. April 8, 2022. Archived from the original on February 3, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  14. ^ Trakin, Roy (April 8, 2022). "The Linda Lindas Are 'Growing Up' in Public in Debut Album: Review". Variety. Archived from the original on February 4, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  15. ^ "Racist, Sexist Boy (Live at LA Public Library) Key & BPM | The Linda Lindas". Music Gateway. August 22, 2019. Archived from the original on March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  16. ^ Tozzi, Lisa (February 1, 2022). "'We're Putting a Piece of Ourselves Out There': The Linda Lindas Talk 'Growing Up' on Debut LP". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  17. ^ Battoclette, Augusta (June 4, 2021). "The Linda Lindas make their TV debut with "Racist, Sexist Boy"—watch". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  18. ^ Grein, Paul (June 17, 2022). "Japanese Breakfast, Arlo Parks & More Win Big at 2022 A2IM Libera Awards (Full List)". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 12, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  19. ^ "Vote now in the Kerrang! Awards 2022". Kerrang!. May 18, 2022. Archived from the original on May 18, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  20. ^ The Linda Lindas (2022). Growing Up (liner notes). Epitaph Records. 87875-1SLE.

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