From my head to my toes
It’s all real and you know
Fresh and cool it’s just what I do
T-R-U-E J-A-C-K-S-O-N V-P
Change it up!
Working at a grown-up job
Never really knew I could work this hard
Used to sit at home and watch TV
Now I’m in an office as the new VP
I’m always setting trends with my two best friends
When things get out of hand we have a plan
We just messin’ around
And we making new grounds for the whole wide world to see
If you see us in town you know it’s going down
‘Cause I’m the new VP!
Opening Credits Sequence
Setting Trends at Mad Style
True Jackson, VP was a cornerstone of Nickelodeon’s late-2000s lineup, launching Keke Palmer into mainstream stardom. The show’s premise—a 15-year-old girl who gets hired by fashion mogul Max Madigan after he sees her selling sandwiches in a trendy outfit—provided a perfect blend of workplace comedy and teen drama.
The theme song, “Change It Up,” was a collaborative effort between Palmer and hitmaker Toby Gad (known for writing Fergie’s “Big Girls Don’t Cry”). The track’s infusion of pop and R&B reflected the series’ energetic pace and True’s determination to succeed in a “grown-up job” while staying true to herself and her friends, Lulu and Ryan.
Who are True’s two best friends?
True is rarely seen without her best friends: Lulu (played by Ashley Argota) and Ryan (played by Matt Shively), who often find themselves caught up in the chaos of the fashion industry.
Where is the show set?
The series takes place in New York City, primarily centered around the fictional high-end fashion house, Mad Style.
Did Keke Palmer write the music?
Yes, Keke Palmer co-wrote the theme song alongside Toby Gad. She also released a full version of the song on the show’s soundtrack.