Nikki Haley, former governor of South Carolina, dreams of ascending to the highest echelons of power. But dreams alone do not a presidency make, and with the looming shadow of Donald Trump casting a long and formidable presence, Haley's chances seem feeble at best.
This new song made for her campaign is not helping her.
There have been many musical blunders in Presidential race history. Even recently, Vivek Ramaswamy rapped Eminem's "Lose Yourself" on the campaign trail and was immediately issued a cease and desist.
I think his team also might have told him candidly: "Hey Vivek, rapping on the campaign trail might not be the best idea in general".
Unfortunately no such voice of reason exists within the Haley camp.
Crafted by Larry Dvoskin and backed by venture capitalist Tim Draper, the song is a disaster from the first note. Critics waste no time in tearing it apart, dubbing it "Cringetastic" and "Painful," and likening it to a sardonic self-parody. Unfortunately, no such artistic depth exists within this song which seems to be an interpolation of "Hey Mikki" in the worst possible way.
As the lyrics unfold, listeners are subjected to a mishmash of tired tropes and awkward rhymes, culminating in a verse that paints Haley as a five-inch heel-wearing superhero ready to take on Trump. It's a cringe-inducing spectacle that leaves many questioning their support for her candidacy.
As the song fades into oblivion, one thing is clear: Nikki Haley's music music be stopped.
