GEZEBELLE | How a woman conquered the incelcore scene

Summary

Gezebelle Gaburgably's journey from the fringes of incelcore to mainstream e-punk is a story of self-discovery and artistic evolution. Starting as an enigmatic figure in a male-dominated genre, Gezebelle gained attention through controversial and raw lyrics that resonated with the incel community. Over time, her music became a vehicle for exploring deeper societal issues, including gender identity, mental health, and personal trauma. Her transformation from a masculine persona to a publicly recognized cis-woman symbolized the shift from incelcore to a more authentic, genre-fluid sound that captured the struggles and vulnerabilities common to all.

Takeaways

• 😀 Depressing music has always been present across eras, with genres like blues, grunge, and emo focusing on negative worldviews.
• 😀 Incelcore emerged in the late 2010s, a genre that isn't defined by sound but by themes of male disposability, loneliness, and anti-establishment sentiment.
• 😀 The lyrics of incelcore often delve into misogynistic views, with some songs reflecting the controversial themes of the incel movement.
• 😀 Gezebelle Gaburgably, a female artist, managed to infiltrate a male-dominated incelcore scene, becoming an iconic figure despite her gender.
• 😀 Gezebelle's breakout hit, 'I Don’t Speak to Whores,' was instrumental in her success, using a distorted male voice and extreme lyrics to appeal to incelcore fans.
• 😀 Gezebelle’s success was partly due to her ability to blend in with the male personas in incelcore, starting with her first album, *Giblin*, where she disguised her gender.
• 😀 The theme of misogyny in incelcore was amplified in Gezebelle’s second album, *Chunk*, with tracks that further explored male frustration and resentment toward women.
• 😀 Gezebelle’s controversial song 'snailbody,' which revealed her struggle with her femininity and body image, created major debate over her gender identity.
• 😀 In her final incelcore album, *Snailcore Delucks*, Gezebelle transitioned her themes away from targeting women to addressing broader societal issues, marking a shift in her music's focus.
• 😀 Gezebelle’s later work, such as *The Fridge* and *Gaburger*, represents a full embrace of her real identity, moving away from the incelcore persona and into a more general e-punk genre, while still dealing with themes like loneliness and self-loathing.

Q & A

What is incelcore music and how does it differ from other music genres?

Incelcore is a music genre that primarily focuses on expressing the feelings and ideologies associated with the incel (involuntary celibate) movement. The genre is defined more by its lyrical content than its sound, with themes often including male disposability, loneliness, self-deprecation, societal disillusionment, misogyny, and anti-establishment views. Unlike other genres, incelcore's lyrics are more extreme and controversial, often reflecting the frustration and anger associated with incel ideology.

How did Gezebelle Gaburgably gain prominence in the incelcore scene despite being a woman?

Gezebelle Gaburgably's rise in incelcore was initially marked by her ability to disguise her voice. By pitching down her vocals in her breakout song 'I Don’t Speak to Whores', she could easily be mistaken for a male artist, allowing her to gain acceptance in a male-dominated scene. Her lyrics, which followed typical incelcore themes, resonated with fans, and she eventually became a key figure in the genre despite being one of the few women involved.

What was the significance of the song 'I Don’t Speak to Whores' in Gezebelle's career?

'I Don’t Speak to Whores' was the breakout track that introduced Gezebelle Gaburgably to the incelcore audience. Its extreme and controversial lyrics, combined with her distorted male-sounding vocals, helped the song gain popularity within the incelcore scene. The song was also highlighted by the YouTube channel 'Up To The Wolves', which played a crucial role in promoting new incelcore artists.

What themes are explored in Gezebelle's second album, 'Chunk'?

'Chunk' continues the incelcore themes of male angst, loneliness, and disillusionment with society. The album delves into relationships with women, often portraying them as apathetic or uninterested in genuine connection. The album introduces the character 'Snail Man', who symbolizes the stagnant and purposeless lifestyle of an incel, and the lyrics in songs like 'Snail Man' and 'Richard McBeef' explore violence as a form of escape and revenge.

How did Gezebelle's involvement with the MK Ultra Support Group (MSG) impact her career?

Gezebelle's inclusion in MSG, a male-dominated incelcore supergroup, was a pivotal moment in her career. Despite the group's strict rule of only admitting male artists, Negative XP, the leader of MSG, accepted Gezebelle based on her male-sounding voice. Her tracks from 'Chunk' were featured on MSG’s final album, solidifying her place in incelcore history and further establishing her within the movement before she began transitioning away from it.

What was the controversy surrounding Gezebelle's song 'snailbody'?

The song 'snailbody' created significant controversy because it expressed Gezebelle's personal struggles with body image and gender identity. The chorus, which includes the line 'I hate my body! I want to be a girl!', led to debates over whether Gezebelle was mocking the trans community or coming out as a trans woman. The song's resurfacing, after being removed from her Soundcloud, marked a turning point where her audience started questioning her gender identity.

How did Gezebelle's third album, 'Snailcore Delucks', differ from her previous incelcore work?

'Snailcore Delucks' marked a departure from the more misogynistic and violent themes present in 'Chunk'. While still addressing themes of loneliness, rejection, and self-deprecation, the album shifted its focus toward societal issues and external pressures, such as systemic failures, societal expectations, and childhood trauma. Although the album still had incelcore elements, Gezebelle began distancing herself from the genre's traditional misogyny.

What was the significance of 'The Fridge' in Gezebelle's musical evolution?

'The Fridge' represented a key moment in Gezebelle's evolution as an artist. The album focused on the theme of dishonesty in relationships, paralleling Gezebelle’s own struggles with her fabricated masculine persona. It was a more personal and introspective work, dealing with self-identity and the conflict of maintaining a persona that no longer reflected her true self. The album's closure with 'Wood Chips' symbolized the death of her masculine persona and the birth of her authentic self.

How did Gezebelle reveal her true identity as a cis-woman?

After the release of 'The Fridge', Gezebelle publicly confirmed that she was a cis-woman. She started sharing photos of her real appearance on social media and used a photo of herself as the cover for her next album, 'Happy Smile'. This revelation was met with backlash from some of her fans, who had been misled by her masculine persona, but it marked a pivotal moment in Gezebelle's personal and artistic journey.

What does Gezebelle's transition from incelcore to e-punk signify about her artistic growth?

Gezebelle's transition from incelcore to e-punk reflects her desire to move beyond the limitations of the incelcore scene. While her earlier work resonated with themes of loneliness and societal rejection, e-punk allows for greater versatility and exploration of personal and social issues without the restrictive focus on misogyny and male anger. This shift also coincided with the decline of the incelcore scene, and Gezebelle's evolution demonstrates her ability to adapt and grow as an artist.