Lil Nas X gets crucified, Ariana claps back, Bentley Robles is more than “just ok”: Your weekly bop roundup
Lil Nas X. Both are a feast for the eyes and ears, but there are even more enticing offerings to indulge in this week on the queer music scene, and here at Queerty, they all have a seat at the table. So, grab your plate and get ready to be served, cause this week’s edition of “bop after bop” ate and left no crumbs…. Subscribe to our daily newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Ariana Grande has made her return to pop music and is giving the gays everything they need and more.
Her first solo single since 2020, “yes, and?”, is an anthemic, 90’s ballroom moment, clearly inspired by Madonna’s iconic 1990 hit “Vogue”, but stands out on its own as one of Grande’s strongest lead singles to date.
She descends into the track with a glittery intro that slowly invites you into her new world, sprinkled with glitzy house production and angelic vocal runs that usher you straight to the runway once the infectious beat that pulsates throughout the song finally drops.
Not only does she implore listeners to *ahem* express themselves (“Boy, come on, put your lipstick on”), but she claps back at her critics with a fierce, spoken word bridge “Your business is yours and mine is mine / Why do you care so much whose d*** I ride?” She’s back and better than ever, and what about it?
