Pride Month officially kicks off tomorrow, so be sure to update your playlists with some new tunes from your favorite queer artists before then! . Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week , our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists. See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news From Kehlani ‘s blissful new single to Ben Platt ‘s romantic new album, check out just a few of our favorite new releases from this week below: On her latest single from next month’s new album “Crash,” Kehlani is fusing the old and the new.
“Next 2 U” is a rare gem in Kehlani’s discography that expertly blends together her well-honed R&B sound with the newer, industrial production elements of her sound to make a grinding-yet-gorgeous new track about dedication. Her vocals remain unparalleled in their effortless grace, and the accompanying music video only further underlines the star’s calls for a free Palestine, making “Next 2 U” a thrilling addition to Kehlani’s already stunning body of work. For Ben Platt, there’s no need to over complicate things when it comes to love.
Honeymind , the Broadway star’s third studio album, sees Platt leaning effortlessly into lush, rich ballads about the nature of his relationship. Pair his voice with buttery strings, simple guitar and bass or even just a piano, and the results come back the same — Platt knows exactly what (and more acurately, who) .
