SUPER SOUL SUNDAY: “Deep & Soulful House Mix Feat Sade & Kem” by House Elements
We come together on The G-Listed every Sunday for a soulful tradition called Super Soul Sunday. It’s a celebration of music that moves the spirit and sets the tone for whatever the week might bring. Each week, I share a curated mixtape of house, soul, R&B, neo-soul, hip-hop, jazz, lo-fi, city pop, gospel, amapiano, or afrobeat—sounds that resonate as the...Continue Reading
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I’m Over Forging Relationships With My Birth Parents
Figuring out how I blog about a topic that agonized me nearly my entire life is why I hesitated to come back into content creation and blogging. Writing about past traumatic experiences helped me overcome them and liberate myself from the burdens I carried through and after those experiences. I also received great feedback from readers who endured similar distressing...Continue Reading
48 Body Positivity Affirmations for LGBTQ+ People
Let’s get one thing straight — your body is not a problem. It is not up for debate, critique, or correction. We live in a world that has been trained to gaslight us into believing that only a narrow, rigid idea of beauty is valid. That is a lie. Let this post be a reminder and a resource. Here is...Continue Reading
200 Songs Recorded By Black Musicians With The Most Spotify Streams
Let me tell y’all something. If there’s one thing Black folks gon’ do, it’s make music that moves the world. Black musicians have dropped hits that defined decades, from the church pews and dusty basements of the Midwest to the block parties of Queens and the sunshine grooves of Cali. Whether you’re a Gen Xer who grew up recording songs...Continue Reading
100+ Songs With A Billion-Plus Spotify Streams Recorded By LGBTQ Musicians
Streaming changed the game. No more gatekeeping from radio DJs or needing MTV’s stamp of approval. Today, a hit can come from TikTok, a viral moment, or the simple fact that the music slaps. And for LGBTQ musicians? This new era has been revolutionary. The digital age has made it way more possible for queer folks to break records, cross...Continue Reading
10 Signs You’re Finally Ready For A New Love
Let’s be clear: love ain’t some magic cure for your broken heart or your boredom. Real love—the kind that sees you, chooses you, and grows with you—needs a solid foundation to stand on. You can’t expect it to bloom if you’re still tangled in the weeds of your last situation. And I mean really untangled—mind, heart, and spirit. Otherwise, you’re...Continue Reading
12 Types Of Love Most Gay/Queer People Experience In Their Lives
Let me tell you something right quick: Love is a shape-shifter. Shows up in different outfits and walks in through unexpected doors, sometimes uninvited, sometimes overdue. For us gay, lesbian, and queer folks, love can be incredibly layered. It’s political, personal, spiritual—it’s not just about who you hold at night; it’s about who you are when nobody’s watching. And look,...Continue Reading
SUPER SOUL SUNDAY: “Pops & Uncles Old School Favorites Vol. 1” by Upper Hand Keem
We come together on The G-Listed every Sunday for a soulful tradition called Super Soul Sunday. It’s a celebration of music that moves the spirit and sets the tone for whatever the week might bring. Each week, I share a curated mixtape of house, soul, R&B, neo-soul, hip-hop, jazz, lo-fi, city pop, gospel, amapiano, or afrobeat—sounds that resonate as the...Continue Reading
SUPER SOUL SUNDAY: “City Mountain View Studio | Neo Soul Lofi Upbeat Mix” by CraftCozy Room
We come together on The G-Listed every Sunday for a soulful tradition called Super Soul Sunday. It’s a celebration of music that moves the spirit and sets the tone for whatever the week might bring. Each week, I share a curated mixtape of house, soul, R&B, neo-soul, hip-hop, jazz, lo-fi, city pop, gospel, amapiano, or afrobeat—sounds that resonate as the...Continue Reading
10 Most Iconic Rappers From Chicago
Chicago, a lively city nestled beside Lake Michigan, has a vibrant rap scene that has produced numerous talented artists. From its early beginnings in the 1980s, Chicago rap has evolved from a niche genre to a powerhouse in the music industry, with many notable figures rising to national and international fame. In this article, we will explore the top 10...Continue Reading