International Women’s Day is something that has been celebrated since the early 1900′s. Since then women around the world have come a long way and have fought for important rights and values. It’s a time to celebrate! We chose 8 songs that celebrate and empower women, and they do another important thing: make us dance! Listen to the playlist below and don’t forget to tell us your favorite songs that celebrate women…

8. Christina Aguilera – Can’t Hold Us Down ft. Lil Kim

“So what, am I not s’pposed to have an opinion? / Should I be quiet because I’m a woman? / Call me a b**** ‘cause I speak what’s on my mind / Guess it’s easier for you to swallow if I sat and smiled”

7. Kelis – Bossy

“You don’t have to love me / You don’t even have to like me / But you will respect me / You know why? / ‘Cause I’m a boss!”

6. India.Arie – Video

“I’m not the average girl from your video / And I ain’t built like a supermodel / But I learned to love myself unconditionally / Because I am a queen”

5. Pussycat Dolls – I Don’t Need A Man

“I don’t need a man to make it happen, I get off being free / I don’t need a man to make me feel good, I get off doing my thing”

4. Destiny’s Child – Independent Women Part 1

“All the women who are independent / Throw your hands up at me / All the honeys who makin’ money / hrow your hands up at me”

3. No Doubt – Just A Girl

“Oh, I’m just a girl, all pretty and petite / So don’t let me have any rights / Oh, I’ve had it up to here”

2. Alicia Keys – A Woman’s Worth

“Wanna treat your woman right / Not just dough, better show / That you know she is worth your time”

1. Beyonce – Run The World (Girls)

“This goes out to all the women getting it in, you’re on your grind / To other men that respect what I do please accept my shine”

What are your favorite women-centric songs? Tell us what you would put on your Women’s Day playlist below…