Just Like Us ambassador Elliot Kwabena Akosa celebrates the artistries of three incredible Black LGBTQIA+ pop stars: Kwaye, Arlo Parks and Frank Ocean.
Words by Elliot Kwabena Akosa The current conversation surrounding queer pop is exhausting. Yet again, Black queer pop stars, who are creating incredible works, are being shelved.
It is immensely frustrating to observe the current narrative – that certain white queer pop musicians are the only ones paving the way or making significant ripples in the industry.
Pop, like many other popular music genres, has been and continues to be heavily influenced by Black artistry and culture – queer pop as a subgenre is no different.