Get Out! GAY Magazine – Issue 475

BY EILEEN SHAPIRO
CELEBRITY CORRESPONDENT
Meet the fabulous Queens
from New York on RuPaul’s
Drag Race Season 13
There couldn’t be a more dazzling, vibrant and
explosive way to ring in the New Year than with
Season 13 of RuPaul’s Drag Race! Conjuring a
bright spot in the tapestry of our lives, the 19-
Emmy winning show and historically the most
awarded reality show ever is airing every Friday on
VH1 at 8 PM ET/PT.
Even the plainest, unpainted faces come alive with
promise as 13 queens this season vie for the grand
prize of $100,000 in one of the most anticipated
seasons ever. Drag Race has grown into a global
phenomena and the queens this season promise to
be larger than life.....especially the ones from the
greatest city in the world, New York.
I had a conversation with the New York queens and
without exception, they were all exceptional. They
all have a triumphant confidence and intelligence,
as well as many makeup cases full of talent. This
season has already shaped up to be one of the
best yet. Good luck to all of the contestants!

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INTERVIEW
Kandy Muse
KEVIN CANDELARIO IS A DOMINICAN-AMERICAN NEW YORKER
WHO IS BASED IN BROOKLYN. KANDY HAS RECENTLY GONE
VIRAL FOR HER STARTING THE POPULAR “SITTING ALONE IN THE
VIP” MEME. COMING FROM THE ‘HOOD (THE BRONX), SHE IS A
FIGHTER AS WELL AS A FIERCE AND FUNNY QUEEN.
Hi, Kandy! So how did that first
episode go for you?
Watching that first episode of season
13 was a little surreal because I don’t
remember filming it. I do remember
going into the work room, but
watching everything that happened
with the lip synch and remembering
how crazy that day was for us….I
used to watch Drag Race on VH1, so
actually being there was out of this
world.
I bet. What was your first reaction
when you discovered you were
going to be on Drag Race?
You never really know if you’re going
to be on. You hope you will because
it’s such a huge platform, with millions
of people. Then once you get the call
that you are going to be on the show,
you really can’t say no. There’s no
turning back. OK, it’s go time, let’s do
it. I was super happy, but at the same
time a little confused and worried
because we got the call in the middle
of a pandemic. I was trying to figure
out how we were going to do this, but
I was excited nonetheless.
Do you think the fact that there
was a pandemic affected the show’s
production a lot?
It was interesting because I’m sure
that our season was the cleanest
that the studio has ever been. As
contestants, we learned how to be
patient with one another and it put
more pressure on everyone. Everyone
was really taken care of on set. We all
had to wear a mask and face shield
and we were being covid-tested three
times a week.
Which judge did you like the most?
I want to say I love all of the judges,
but the one that I personally
resonated with was Ross. I just think
that Ross is so nice. Just based on the
other seasons, any criticism that he
makes comes from a good place, and
that goes for all of the judges, but I
just resonated with Ross. But I’d be
lying if I didn’t say I love all of them.
I love Ross too, by way. Many
queens use Drag Race as a platform
for awareness. Is there anything you
want people to be aware of?
I want to have a long lasting career
coming off of Drag Race, but I
definitely wanted to do a Drag Race
for my community. I’m from the
‘hood and I don’t really see a lot of
people like me on television, and it’s
something I wanted to show coming
into this platform. Girl, I’m going to
be the host of all the red carpets, my
own reality show!

But I definitely want
to use this platform to
show the little kids from
where I come from that
if I can do it, you can
do it too.
You are very animated,
with lots of charisma.
What magic do you
think you possess that
will cause you to win?
You know, RuPaul
says all the time that
charisma is what you
need, and talent, and I
have a lot of both. I have
a lot of uniqueness, and
I wouldn’t be on Drag
Race if I wasn’t unique.
But I think what will take
me to the crown is my
charisma and my driving
passion for drag. You
know, I’m a fighter and
I don’t give up, so the
girls are going to have
to work really, really
hard to send me
home.
You are from the
Bronx. What inspired
you to do drag in the
first place?
Yes, I’m from the Bronx,
but my drag is based in
Brooklyn. I was watching
season 4 and I thought
“This is really cool.” I
thought that I could do
this, and I put two and
two together and it just
happened to work out. I
did it once, I did it twice.
I got a booking here and
a booking there, and
here we are years later
on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
I love that answer.
What’s the wildest and
craziest thing that’s
happened to you since
Drag Race?
OMG, the wildest
thing is having people
talk about me all the
time online. There are
tweets, there are photos.
Though I like looking at
myself, it’s the weirdest
thing when I log onto
social media and see
pictures of myself, with
people commenting
on them. It’s definitely
weird, but I am enjoying
the life so far.
Is there anything else
that you’d like to
say that we haven’t
touched upon?
I just hope that people
watch season 13 in a
different way than they
watched Drag Race
before. Myself and the
girls and the cast risked
our lives to film the
show. I will say this, and
not just because I was
on there, but I think that
season 13 is going to be
up to par with season
six as one of the best
seasons. I really hope
that you all enjoy it,
because we all worked
really, really hard.
PHOTO CREDIT VH1

INTERVIEW
Tina Burner
TINA BURNER HAS BEEN A COMEDIC FORCE ON FIRE ISLAND AND IN
MANHATTAN FOR MANY YEARS. SHE CLAIMS THAT TINA BURNER IS AN
ELEVATED VERSION OF HERSELF. IN 2019, SHE WAS CROWNED MISS
COMEDY QUEEN. BURNER SAYS THAT SHE HAD TO FIGHT TO BE ON
TOP OF HER GAME AS A NEW YORK DRAG QUEEN AND IS PREPARED
TO FIGHT FOR THE CROWN ON SEASON 13. SHE IS THE MOST
EXPERIENCED QUEEN OF THIS SEASON AND ONE OF THE FUNNIEST.
Congratulations, Tina. It’s good to see a
Fire Island queen on the show.
I know, right? Representing!
Thus far, how has life changed for you
now that you are a contestant?
I get a lot of anonymous inbox messages
with marriage proposals. I guess that’s
probably one of the big changes. There’s
lots more to try to respond to. It’s always
nice to feel loved.
When you received “the call”, what was
your first reaction?
I cried on my toilet. It was great. Like a
three-year-old girl having a tantrum. I never
thought I would cry, but maybe it was
because I was auditioning so long and then
it was also in the middle of a pandemic. So
right away, I thought “Oh god, what am I
doing?” I wondered what will happen, how
will I prepare? I’m such a fighter and I love
a good competition and I love a challenge.
There is nothing more challenging than
trying to get fabric from the fabric store
when it’s closed.
Speaking of challenges, what do you
have that nobody else has that’s going to
make you win that crown?
Personality? I guess my biggest thing is I
have experience and drive. It’s comedy. I
really don’t take life that seriously. I think
that when you really strip away what we
do for a profession, it’s fun and it could
be funny. I don’t take myself too seriously.
It’s like water off a duck’s back. I think you
can be shady and it’s funny, I don’t think
it should be taken so personally. People
get really upset if god forbid you say
something shady. You know what I’m most
excited about so far? It’s the nasty fans.
They make me laugh so hard. They will say
the most ridiculous things and I’ll just take
it as a joke. People can try to be bitchy,
but here’s the thing: They’re just judging
me from what they see on the TV. If people
know me, they are going to laugh. I don’t
take a personal offense to it. Look, I don’t
like to eat my vegetables. But I do because
I have to.
So are you saying they watch you
because they have to?
That’s right. They have to watch me to
watch that show.
What do you think is the reason
responsible for the longevity of Drag
Race?
I think it’s because drag has been such a
huge thing. People liked it politically even
before Stonewall. Drag has always been
political, drag has always been current,
drag is always entertaining. I think that’s
what it is, a combination of all of them. A
lot of people love the theater, but there’s
nothing so entertaining as watching
animals run around with wigs on. You never
know what’s going to happen. That’s the
thing about drag. When you watch a play,
you know there’s a script. When you watch
drag queens and performers like that,
there’s no script. Even like the beginning
of the show having the big twist, no one
knows what’s going to happen.

What was your take
on that first episode?
There’s nothing like
walking into Drag Race
and you’re already
nervous. I walked in
by myself. I was the
first one of that group.
Then all of a sudden,
here is a twist. In the
middle of a pandemic,
there’s a twist. How
much more can I
take? But then again,
I was really fascinated
because I loved that
they changed up the
show. It made it that
much more interesting
to me. I think some of
us wouldn’t have worn
what we wore if we
knew it was going to
happen. Denali wore
ice skates. I bet she
regretted that decision.
Luckily, I was pretty
secure into my outfit.
I’m not one of those
performers that’s going
to wear one of those
slinky little dresses
where my nipples
might come out. I was
packed in there like a
sausage.
Which judge are you
going to kiss up to?
I don’t think I’ll kiss
up to any of them. I
love competition. It’s
so much fun to me.
But I also love to hear
people’s opinions. I
believe in constructive
criticism and I think
that’s from Miss Fire
Island and National
Comedy Queen--it
took me three times to
win them. Any critiques
people can give me,
I’m just happy and
excited for, especially
people who are so well
respected.
PHOTO CREDIT VH1
I know a lot of queens,
but I think that no one
has worked harder
than you to get to
where you are. Why
did you become a drag
queen?
I got onstage and I
realized I could change
people’s lives. I know
it sounds weird, but
laughter was such an
important thing to me.
There are so many
things going on in
the world and it takes
laughter to take people
out of it. When I
realized what a
power it is to be
able to stand
on stage….I’ve
gotten letters
from people
who said they
had cancer
and they forgot
about it when
they were there
watching my show. I
think I just became that
way so I could make
people smile. It’s such a
cliché, but I just love to
feel that energy. I love
it myself. Also, I’m not
gonna lie, but probably
for the free dick picks….
If you want some
honesty, there’s nothing
like some free nudes.
Is there anything that
we haven’t
discussed
that you
still
want
to say.
Some
final
word?
Listen,
you’ll
either love
me or hate me but
you’re still gonna watch
me!

INTERVIEW
Rosé
BORN IN SCOTLAND AS ROSS MCCORKELL, ROSÉ IS NOW BASED IN
NEW YORK. HER NAME ORIGINATED FROM HER LOVE OF ROSÉ WINE
AND THE FACT THAT HER FAVORITE COLOR HAPPENS TO BE PINK. SHE
IS ONE OF THE STEPHANIE’S CHILD TRIO OF DRAG, SHE’S ALSO WELL
KNOWN FOR AMERICA’S GOT TALENT. SHE WAS PUT ON THE MAP A
COUPLE OF YEARS AGO WHEN SHE SANG ALONGSIDE JESSIE J ON
THE VOICE.
Hello, Rosé. What did you think of the
first episode. Did you love it?
You know what? I did love it. Obviously,
the first episode did not go as planned
for me originally. It kind of set me up
for the rest of my time on the season,
coming from a perspective that I wasn’t
expecting going into the competition.
I was watching it back finally and I
thought it was much nicer than I thought
it would be. It was a great first episode
and it was really fun seeing myself up on
the silver screen.
What is the wildest thing that has
happened to you since you became a
contestant?
I think the wildest thing for sure was
getting the phone call. A few of us said
this at different times, but I think it really
still rings true. The wildest thing that
happened to me is you get the call and
being in New York City, the stores aren’t
open yet because of the pandemic.
So getting my package together to
the degree which I held myself to....I
didn’t want to bring anything that was
lackluster. Getting that stuff together
in the short period of time under the
circumstances was the craziest thing that
I’ve ever experienced.
Were you scared to film the show
because of the pandemic?
I actually wasn’t. You could tell
immediately before we even flew to L.A.
and met everybody and started actual
production. We were contacted almost
daily about precautions and getting
tested. When we were there, it was truly
the safest environment ever. It’s true that
we went there and risked our lives, but
we couldn’t have been more safe in the
bubble that was the World of Wonder
production at the time. The scariest
thing was the competition in general.
Tell me the judge you are most afraid
of and the judge you loved the most?
I’ve got to be honest, it’s the same
person for me. Michelle Visage.
Obviously, Michelle has a reputation
of going pretty hard, but being very
blunt and honest. That was something
I was a little afraid of, going into the
competition. When you’re there, she
has a very enormous presence and she’s
very direct and can be very intimidating.
But at the same time, Michelle is so
loving. When she can, on set, she makes
sure she gives you a little wink to make
you feel a little bit more at home under
the stressful circumstances. I absolutely
love Michelle, but there are many days
where I have been completely terrified
of her. She’s so motherly, but she rules
with a soft glove. She is something to
behold.
What special talent do you have that
the other queens do not?
I think the two things that separate me
most from everybody else in this cast are
my singing voice and my acting abilities,
which are things I’ve been doing and
practicing my whole life.

There’s lots of funny bitches in
the cast and there are some
great actresses and quite a few
of them can hold a tune, but
that’s definitely my thing. The
singing and the acting.
What first inspired you to do
drag?
I was working in New York as an
actor and I always dreamed of
pursuing theater and film and
music. I worked pretty steadily
after high school and college,
but never to the degree that I
wanted to.
How do you think
being a contestant has
changed your life?
It’s no secret that being
a part of the show, the
franchise sheds such
an enormous spotlight
on you and it really
is a catapult to the
rest of what can be
an enormous career,
which is what I hoped
for myself. The biggest
change, obviously, is all
the attention.
I always felt like something
was holding me back
and I realized a couple of
years ago that I felt that I
couldn’t truly be myself--
as the boy version of me.
I always loved drag, but
when I started doing it just
kind of for fun, I realized
that I was really good at it
and that it really allowed
me to open up. It just
opened this portal for me
where by actually being
a different version of
myself that had no rules,
I felt more like myself. It
was kind of like my artist
was struggling to feel
more authentic and to
feel comfortable. It’s so
funny, you paint a whole
new face on and you look
at yourself and say I’m a
clown, that’s what it is.
PHOTO CREDIT VH1
You go from having
audience members
to having fans. You
go from having a few
people in the audience
to having thousands
and thousands and
you’re touring the world.
Everything just gets
bigger and more people
are aware of who you
are. I think that’s the
biggest change. That’s
exactly what I’ve always
wanted, so that’s a great
change.

INTERVIEW
Olivia Lux
ORIGINALLY FROM NEW JERSEY, BUT NOW LIVING AND WORKING
IN BROOKLYN, THE BEAUTIFUL QUEEN HAS ONLY BEEN DOING
DRAG FOR A SHORT TIME. OLIVIA DESCRIBES HERSELF AS GIRLY AND
GLAMOROUS. SHE LOVES TO SING AND TO PERFORM ONSTAGE.
SHE ALSO LOVES BRIGHT, SPARKLY THINGS THAT EASILY MATCH HER
RADIANT PERSONALITY.
Hello, Olivia. How was Episode one,
Season 13 from your point of view?
It was absolutely wild to see myself on
TV. This whole time has been such an
amazing experience, creating art and
coming back and the announcement,
but I think that this is finally the moment
when I’m so proud that I made it on the
show. I absolutely enjoyed myself 150%.
You haven’t been doing drag very long.
But you’re gorgeous and probably
have a long career ahead of you. What
inspired you to do drag?
That’s a great question and thank you for
your kind words. I mentioned a little bit in
the episode that obviously I haven’t been
doing drag for a very long time like some
of the other girls. However, I worked
really, really hard, maybe even harder,
to get on the season and have people
notice me in the selection process. It
was definitely difficult and I put in a lot
of hard work. But what inspires my drag
is growing up in New Jersey and being
really close to my family, I used to watch
a bunch of old Hollywood movies. I love
old Hollywood leading ladies, specifically
like Lena Horne and other black leading
ladies. I think that really sparked my
interest in drag and that showgirl aspect.
Then it evolved from there. I like a little
bit of soul in everything I do, a little bit
of whimsical, and that’s where Olivia Lux
came from.
Which judge are you most intimidated
by?
I don’t think I’m really intimidated
by any of them. I’m anxious to hear
their critiques, especially from RuPaul
herself. I think a lot of people would
go to Michelle because she has a lot
of critiques and opinions and they are
all really great and helpful, but with
RuPaul, it’s such a wealth of knowledge
of drag and the industry and just in
general. She’s so professional. Being in
the same room with RuPaul, I just want
some of that energy. I’m craving that
and anxious to hear everything out of
her mouth because she’s such a mogul
in the industry. She is “the” drag queen I
looked up to my entire life. So definitely
she is the judge I am most anxious to
hear from.
What was the reaction when you were
confirmed as a contestant?
When I got the call, I am pretty sure I
screamed so loud that everybody in my
apartment complex probably thought
that something was going horribly wrong.
But to everyone’s knowledge now, it
was a very good scream. I was so happy.
The first thing I thought of was I can quit
my day job. I don’t have to log into a
computer anymore from home. It was so
validating. For me, that call meant that
I could do what I want for the rest of my
life for a living, and that meant the world
to me.
A lot of queens use the fact that they
are or were a Drag Race contestant as
a platform of awareness for a cause or
charity. Will you be doing that as well?
Although I don’t have a particular charity
that I’m working with, I’m constantly
putting out there in the ether....

I get asked a lot if I’m
a political queen and
I say, “I’m black and
I’m a drag queen, so
whenever I walk into
a space, it’s political.”
I’m so thankful that I
got this opportunity
and I’m getting to
share it with so many
amazing queens, but
physically, the queens
of color on this season
are so amazing and
I’m so happy we get
to represent our
people. I think
that’s the
biggest thing
I’m putting
out there
in the ether
right now
because
when I first
started to
do drag, there
weren’t a lot of
brown girls out there
that were given the
spotlight and the
microphone to
have their voice
heard. So now,
to be given that,
especially in such
a timely era of
#BlackLivesMatter
and all the
movements
online, I feel
honored to
be given that
opportunity to
use my voice
during this time.
PHOTO CREDIT VH1
Drag Race has been
around for quite a long
time. What do you
attribute the longevity
of the show to?
I think that it’s really
great at evolving. It’s
great at staying with
the times. That doesn’t
necessarily mean
trends or fads. A lot
of the times, it means
education. Right now,
as I have mentioned,
with there being so
many movements and
causes out there on
the Internet, I feel like
Drag Race embodies
the movement of our
society moving forward
and learning and
educating. Already off
the bat, we have the
first trans man on
cast and that is
so big! I think
moments like
that are what
contribute to the
show being at
the pinnacle of
the movement
of our society
and pushing us
forward.
Aside from
being
beautiful,
what special
talent do you
have that
sets you apart
from the other
contestants?
I am one of the
only piano playing
queens that I know
of. I love to integrate
that into my drag. I
think music is such a
beautiful thing and the
universal language. That
is something that I am
definitely going to use
to help me snatch that
crown.

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> BY JACK BARRY
COLDER
AND
BOLDER!
UNDERWEAR
CELEBRATES WINTER
WITH EYE-POPPING
NEW PRINTS
Addicted’s Metallic collection in gold -
A very comfortable rubber-latex mix
95% polyester 5% spandex
Perfectly form fitting to any shape
Brief is $34, Boxer is $41, Short is $45
*Not shown: Also available as a jock ($27)
If ever there was a time to get
bold with your underwear,
it’s while under stay-at-home
orders.
Addicted is the sister line from
ES Collection, the popular
men’s athletic wear company.
Since 2009, the brand has
been dedicated to the design,
manufacturing and sale of
men’s underwear, swimwear,
and sportswear. Their latest
collection of undies, available
now at AddictedUSA.com,
consists of wintry wearables
that are playful and bright.
They’re sure to bring a little
chic to the bleak long days of
winter under quarantine.
Find more styles on
AddictedUSA.com
Addicted’s Flames Swimderwear
Brief - Retro flames print design that
can be worn as both underwear
and swimwear!
80% polyester & 20% spandex
PushUp system and Fast-dry technology $41
Matching Flames mask
2-layer washable mask for outside
and inside protection
Outside layer 80% Polyester - 20% Spandex
Inside layer is 100% Polyester and is water
repellent and anti-bacterial $12
PHOTOS BY TAREK DEL MORENO

Models wear Addicted’s Ring Up
Neon Mesh in Orange - All garments
feature push-up technology
including a removable ring
80% Polyamide - 20% Spandex
Provides extra volume and lift with support
and comfort
Jock is $34, Brief is $41, Trunk is $44 *Not
shown: Also available as a bikini brief ($37)
Models wear Addicted’s C-Through
in Yellow - New ring-up technology
combines push-up with a
removable ring
90% Polyamide - 10% Spandex
Provides extra volume and lift with
support and comfort
Jock is $27, Brief is $34, Trunk is $37
Models wear Addicted’s Metallic
collection in Silver - A very
comfortable rubber-latex mix
95% polyester 5% spandex
Perfectly form fitting to any shape
Jock is $27, Brief is $34, Short is $45
*Not shown: Also available as a boxer
brief ($41)
Model wear Addicted’s
Metallic Jock in Silver - A very
comfortable rubber-latex mix
95% polyester 5% spandex
Perfectly form fitting to any shape
$27 at AddictedUSA.com

LIVING THE DAYDREAM
Out Singer J.R. Price Releases “Dance with Me”,
His Single with Tom Goss
BY RAFAEL JENKINS
J.R. Price admits
he’s had a hard
time connecting
with Cupid’s
arrow in his life.
“Growing up poor,
with no friends
and a family who
didn’t love me
enough left me
feeling unworthy
of love,” the singer
reflects. “I was
gay, overweight,
and never felt
like I was the
prettiest…”
Price explores
many of his early
challenges in
“Daydream,” his
new album that
he refers to as
pages from his
younger self’s
diary. “All of
the songs are
windows into very
personal experiences,
but I don’t tell them in
a sad way. The album is
mostly fun Top 40 ear
candy that expresses
how, even at my lowest
points, I managed to
hold on to the hope
that this day would
come, when I can finally
chase my dreams on my
own terms.”
Tom Goss appearing on
his album is one dream
fulfilled. Goss and the
popular out artist team
up on “Dance with
Me,” an impassioned
love song that JRP
says was heavily
influenced by Meghan
Trainor’s duets with
Charlie Puth and John
Legend. “If people only
knew what Tom Goss
being on my album
would have meant to
my younger self,” he
exclaims. “When Tom’s
song ‘Bears’ came
out, it changed me
forever. Here was this
video depicting plus
sized guys through
a sexy lens; wearing
swimsuits, exuding
power. That video made
me realize that I also
could be a sex object.

PHOTOS BY LILLY DYER PHOTOGRAPHY
I could be someone’s
fantasy without having
to lose weight. There
are guys out there that
love my curves.”
He was introduced
to Tom Goss through
his producer, Freddy
Freeman, a fellow
independent artist in
the gay community,
best known for his
song, “I’m Here, I’m
Queer, & I’m Country!”
JRP presented “Dance
with Me” to Goss
through email and
was shocked when the
singer replied, agreeing
to record the duet.
“He put his heart and
soul into the song,”
JRP continues. “He
cared about details and
depth in ways I was not
expecting. ‘Dance with
Me’ mattered to him.
He elevated the song
beyond what I even
heard in my head.”
JRP’s hope is that
“Dance with Me” and
all the songs on the
Daydream album help
to inspire the next
generation. “I love the
fans who reach out to
me from all over the
world and tell me that
because of my videos,
they felt comfortable
wearing a swimsuit at a
party. I am learning that
all the pain I have been
through on this earth is
meant for something…
that it’s helping others
get through their own
difficult moments.”
J.R. Price experienced
a rough childhood. His
father was a workaholic
who was never home
and when he was,
was emotionally
unavailable. His
mother was mentally,
physically, and
emotionally abusive.
He had two older
sisters--one a drug
addict and another
that became extremely
judgmental and distant
after his coming out as
gay.
Neglected and
dejected, J.R. turned
to food as his one
comfort in life, but as
he grew larger, he also
grew suicidal. It led to
anorexia, binge eating
and body dysmorphia.
Last year, he was
diagnosed with hyper
diabetes. Doctors
warned him that he was
killing himself. After
being hospitalized for a
week, he says he finally
woke up to the
true meaning of
body positivity.
“I found peace
with my body,”
he relates. “I
have good days
and bad days,
but mostly I realize that
it’s not about shape or
size, it’s about owning
your body how it is
and really embracing
it. Nothing is more
attractive or valuable
than confidence in
oneself.”
Through exercise and
dieting, J.R. has lost
the weight and has,
he declares, “beat the
‘betes.” In fact, he’s
the healthiest he’s
ever been. “And the
happiest, because I’m
putting my focus on
my music. My hope
is that the album
becomes a little
escape from this crazy
world and provides
a big inspiration to
daydream!”
J.R. Price’s “Dance
with Me (featuring
Tom Goss)” is
being distributed
independently and
is available on Apple
Music, Spotify and all
digital platforms.
Follow J.R. Price on
Instagram @ joshuarandalprice and
Facebook @ JRPricePop.
For more information, visit jrprice.org

“Fierce” is an electro pop anthem that invites everyone to “Pose!” “Sashay!” and
“Walk!” for change. The empowering pop was designed to bring further awareness
to the steadily increasing number of hate crimes and murders against black and
Latinx trans women. 2020 was the deadliest year on record for transgender and
gender nonconforming people, with an epidemic of violence disproportionately
affecting women of color. This charitable release initiative--funded with a grant
from Pop Culture Collaborative--aims to enlighten, educate and celebrate the trans
community, its mission and their allyship through song.
“Fierce” is an engaging, propulsive and danceable rallying cry, bringing
together the formidable talents of award-winning actress and host Angelica
Ross (@angelicaross) and International dance pop diva and DJ Ultra Naté (@
ultranatemusic) and features the NYC advocate, activist and performer,
Mila Jam (@themilajam).
Produced by Hit Factory A2 Productions (@lindalmusic and @iamanthonypreston),
this life-affirming banger takes its cues from the many literal and figurative
ballrooms and runways the world over. Every day is another opportunity to feel
Fierce!
Be Legendary. Be Necessary. Be Extraordinary.
###
This Fierce launch is being funded with a grant from the Pop Culture Collaborative
https://popcollab.org (a project of the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors)
A portion of the proceeds will be gifted to:
The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (@sylviariveralawproject) - https://srlp.org
The Marsha P. Johnson Institute (@mpjinstitute) - https://marshap.org
The GLAAD Transgender Media Program (@GLAAD) https://www.glaad.org/
transgender
Label: A2 Music / Peace Bisquit (@peacebisquit)
- distributed by InGrooves (@Ingrooves)

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