Growing Up and Speaking Out in Julia Kate’s “be nice princess”
- Miles Coleman
- Nov 16
- 2 min read
There is a certain point in an artist’s evolution where their voice feels fully claimed, a moment that is neither rushed nor uncertain and unmistakably belongs to them. Julia Kate seems to reach that place here, shaping a release that brings together her sharpest instincts: wit, emotional truth, and a soft but steady refusal to be underestimated. The singer and songwriter from Los Angeles, now studying at Berklee College of Music, has been building toward this clarity across a growing run of singles, yet her newest work radiates a confidence that feels freshly earned.
The spark behind “be nice princess” could not have been more unremarkable. It began as a meme that drifted past during a moment of creative boredom, a simple phrase that Julia and her long time collaborator Nick Rosen reshaped into a layered reflection on friendship, shifting boundaries, and the bittersweet process of outgrowing an earlier version of yourself. The production leans on bright, glimmering guitars and crisp percussion, creating the kind of spacious backdrop that lets her voice slip easily from gentle to pointed. Her delivery has a lived in quality, as if she is recounting the story across a table rather than performing it under studio lights.
The music video extends the song’s mix of humor and emotional tension into a pastel dreamworld inspired by “Alice in Wonderland,” filmed with her sister Ella and several close friends. The visuals feel whimsical without becoming cutesy, capturing the strange and slightly surreal experience of wandering through spaces that once felt familiar but no longer suit who you are becoming. What results is a portrait of an artist who knows how to blend playfulness with self respect, allowing each to sharpen and support the other.
Following the reflective weight of her August 2025 single “angel,” Julia continues to show just how wide her emotional palette has grown. From the early foundations of her EPs just a kid and yearbook to the steady stream of recent singles, she has consistently paired vulnerability with melodic precision. “be nice princess” feels like her clearest statement so far, an indie pop anthem delivered with grace, grit, and the kind of honesty that lingers long after the track ends.
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