In right this moment’s world, the place authenticity typically takes a backseat to mirror-maze social media manipulation, Wreckno‘s unapologetic embrace of their identification has helped carve out an area for LGBTQ artists to thrive.
An outspoken advocate of LGBTQ rights, the EDM.com Class of 2022 star goes scorched earth—like they do each Satisfaction Month—after releasing a brand new single, “Party Girl.”
Wreckno’s braggadocious bars movement like honey down a spoon, offering the rhythmic intravenous drip for this slice of dancefloor euphoria. A Satisfaction anthem by means of and thru, the audacious hip-house banger will seem on a brand new EP this summer season by means of the venerable Helix Information.
The triple-threat DJ, producer and rapper is now gearing as much as debut their very personal Satisfaction occasion, “Wreckno’s Big Gay Soirée,” in Denver. Scheduled for June twentieth, the summer season bash will function performances by Wreckno, Kaleena Zanders, So Sus, Ava Sparks and a particular visitor in addition to drag performances from Aja and LaLa Ri of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Tickets are on sale now. However earlier than then, learn on to find the songs and artists that proceed to encourage Wreckno, in their very own phrases.
Brooke Sweet — “Das Me”
Brooke Sweet was the primary artist I found that was reclaiming homophobic slurs and making them badass to establish with. This track woke up one thing in me as a youngster that advised me, “You can be a badass out loud and proud queer person without shame!”
Mykki Blanco — “Haze.Boogie.Life”
Mykki Blanco is one other artist from my teen Tumblr years that actually helped form what I needed to exude as an artist. Mykki’s sharp lyricism and wit all the time spoke to me in addition to their iconic vogue sense.
Ashnikko — “Working Bitch”
I found Ashnikko by means of the Web simply earlier than she popped off in 2020. I keep in mind feeling so enamored with the cadence of her voice and her cheeky punchlines. She is every thing!
Ethel Cain — “Hard Times”
Within the final yr I’ve turn out to be completely obsessed with Ethel Cain. Whilst you don’t usually hear smooth and delightful unhappy songs from the Wreckno challenge, I’m past impressed by her work and others that exist in that realm of music.
Woman Gaga — “Alice”
What can I say about Gaga. She is every thing to me. She is why I needed to turn out to be a performer! I misplaced contact with the Little Monster in me whereas I targeted on EDM for a very long time. When she launched her album Chromatica, I discovered my means again. This opening observe of the album took me again to that teenager that was leaping round my bed room doing her choreography, and jogged my memory why I bought into music. I like her a lot!
FLETCHER — “Forever (SOPHIE Remix)”
SOPHIE is such an inspiration to me in terms of manufacturing. I’ve a photograph of her hanging in my studio to remind me of the LGBTQ trailblazers which have come earlier than me, that left such a particular impression on music. I consider her at any time when I really feel like I’m not adequate to make memorable music. We love and miss you SOPHIE.
Moore Kismet & Pauline Herr — “You Should Run”
Moore Kismet is one in all my favourite LGBTQ+ acts in music. Not solely do they make unbelievable tunes, however they’re an angel of a human. I’m stoked to say we’ve a observe dropping on the finish of Satisfaction Month too!
Muffins da Killa — “Don Dada”
Muffins da Killa is one other queer rapper I grew up adoring. His movement, wit, cadence and elegance converse for themselves. I bought to be on a observe with him and Mija final yr and it was a dream come true!
Chase Icon — “Like Me”
What can I say about Chase Icon. She’s simply that lady! I’ve been obsessed along with her witty lyrics and easy shiny vocals ever since she went from Twitter celeb to pop girlie. Chase Iconic SuperSonic!
Chappel Roan — “Femininomenon”
Final however positively not least, it’s 2024’s IT GIRL, Chappel Roan! I first heard her debut album originally of this yr, and as quickly as this observe began I used to be hooked. “Hit it like Rumpapapum, get it hot like papa John!” I used to be obsessive about that lyric! I might rap that. She is every thing. Celebrity.
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