2020 Gay Rappers/Singers to Stream
Written By: Philip Johnson
Cover Art: @BudBrand
We all love Megan Thee Stallion and Queen Bey. Let’s love on our black, gay music artists right here in our community too! You never know how much impact 1 click of love & support can have on an artist.
Through social media and my time discovering indie artists to feature in my shows, I have found some soulful, talented and hard-working artists that we need to celebrate and stream! Just click their photos to be linked to their social media profiles, and make sure to stream+share their art! :)
God is mikey
Photo: @VictorianPrime
This Billboard-featured Atlanta rapper with a cutting edge pen and commitment to his unique artistic style has developed a cult-like indie fanbase. He is confident and precise!
sevn deep
Photo: @Jordevity
This multi-dimensional rapper released his EP “Maurice Monroe” this year. Not only are the songs dope, but the “Maurice Monroe” film tells a visually-breathtaking story.
ZÉ TAYLOR
Photo: @Omegathepoet
With a hypnotic rapping voice, exciting production and undeniable flows, ZÉ TAYLOR’s music hits the ear just right!
qartier
Qartier makes bops that make me want to PARTY! So much that I featured 2 of his songs in our Flip Flop pilot episode, and 1 of them was in the party scene.
furillostar
This Billboard-featured artist makes catchy hits that anyone can vibe to! Check him out! His new single “TXT’N ME” drops on 4/30!
kham k the dream
This is another rapper that makes music that I wanna PARTY too! So I used his song “For the Fame” in my web-series, Black Sex & The City, and “Yezzyz” in the pilot for Flip Flop.
President ward
President Ward can FLOW! His hit ‘Startin 5’ (feat. Tyler Boyce) put me onto his dope raps! He is lyrical and precise, with a dope bop to his songs!
JB Gotit
This Atlanta-based rapper gained attention in 2019 from a series of viral videos on social media. His hits, such as “Lemon Lime” and “Doing the Most” have received tens of thousands of plays on streaming platforms!
Robert deal
I have loved this independent singer’s voice ever since I featured his music in my web series in 2018. I also put a song of his in our Flip Flop pilot’s sex scene.
Young ksb
Cover Art: @BudBrand
This New Orleans rapper makes bangers! His song “Slob On My Ass” served as a perfect comedic moment in our Flip Flop pilot episode. His “Slob On My Ass” video was so iconic that it gathered over 1 million views!
taylor gray
Photo: @ChristopherMarrs
This creative singer knows exactly how to set the mood. His music is a whole vibe!
Roderick Donte' Davis
Design: @_jamie_graphics
As seen on Issa Rae’s “Insecure” and “Fruit” podcast, LA native Roderick just released his first single, “Euphoria”. And I immediately began to stan! The vocals and soul in the production of this track jumped out.
marcus saint
I love me some good R&B, and this man’s voice+production is beautiful. His music sets the vibe just right.
ty mckinnie
Whew this man is an ARTIST! From his voice, to his guitar playing, to the soul in his visuals and songs, we have no choice but to stan!
The freaky boiz
No gay rap list could ever be complete without the iconic rap duo: The Freaky Boiz! Over the years, they have given us everything from viral freestyles, to lyrically genius songs, to high-quality videos like the one pictured here.
bliss vates
This lyricist’s raps have such a nostalgic feel to them. Bliss’s pen game is elite and his music rides!
These are just several of MANY talented black LGBTQ artists out there! Please comment below with any artists that you would like to plug. I hope you enjoyed this first Philaye Films blog post! Please share if you did, and make sure to stream this dope music! :)