Julia Kate – “be nice princess”

Julia Kate released a new single titled “be nice princess”, and it’s one that pulled me in pretty quickly. She’s a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, and if you’ve heard her before, you already know she tends to keep things real in her writing. This release follows that same direction, but with a more playful angle that brings something new without feeling over the top.

The idea behind the song came out of a situation that’s actually kind of funny. Julia and her collaborator Nick Rosen were feeling creatively stuck, scrolling through Instagram like most of us do, when they came across a meme that just said “be nice princess”. That moment kicked off the whole thing, and they ended up writing a song around the idea of a friendship that turned sour. What works about it is how it looks at those situations where people expect you to stay quiet or keep the peace, even when it’s not fair to you.

Julia mentioned that this one felt fun and freeing to work on, and you can sense that right away. There’s a little bite to it, it brings across the idea of standing your ground without losing your cool, and that balance is handled in a way that feels honest without getting too heavy. The music video adds a creative twist, with Julia stepping into an “Alice in Wonderland”-inspired world. It’s shot in dreamy, pastel colors and features her sister and friends, which adds a nice personal layer to the whole thing. It’s playful but doesn’t feel silly, and it ties in well with the song’s message.

If you haven’t heard Julia’s earlier single “angel”, I’d recommend checking it out too. That one explores a more emotional side of her songwriting, and together, both tracks give a better sense of her range. Make sure to follow Julia on social media to stay in the loop with her upcoming releases.