And that’s exactly what we are serving you in this week’s “bop after bop” music roundup, some very exciting new drops from rising queer musicians.
From breakout debuts to follow-ups to some favorites, take a look below at all this week had to offer in the queer music scene: Fire Island star Tomás Matos has come THROUGH with their latest single, “KEEP IT PUMPIN (Reloaded).” Produced with duo 808 BEACH, the track’s infectious house-infused dancefloor-ready beat meets its match with Matos’ sickening delivery, serving bar after bar of fierce rap fury.
Lines like “If you coming come correct, my pronouns are they/them / We can battle all night b**** again and again / I’m known to go for rounds, is you down for round 10?” among others prove that Tomás is not playing when it comes to delivering solid rap verses, and this unapologetic anthem solidifies their status as a true rising star not only in the queer music scene but rap at large.
Some girl group members going solo can be nothing but drama, but Leigh-Anne’s debut single, “Don’t Say Love,” marks an impressive and seamless transition from her successful 11-year stint with Little Mix.