LUCY WHITTAKER'S POP PRIDE PLAYLIST: 10 POP TRACKS TO PARTY TO THIS PRIDE SEASON

by Lucy Whittaker

Pride is here and BBC Introducing star and LGBT artist, Lucy Whittaker, wants you to party your pride away with her top 10 pop tracks to kickstart your summer pride season.

L Devine - Naked Alone
Since L Devine dropped this song, I've had it on repeat. The melodies are incredibly catchy, the rhythm makes me move, and the concept is unique - I don't know many other artists who have released a track about being sexually frustrated! L Devine doesn't hold back with this song and I love her for it. Certified bop.

Lizzo - Juice
This song will make you feel GOOD. Play it when you wake up, play it in the car, play it at a party - you can't not dance to this song. Filled with women empowerment too. We are all here for it. 

Kevin Abstract - Baby Boy 
I love the vulnerability in this track. Kevin Abstract's enchanting vocals and the mesmerising instrumental capture the loneliness and isolation that so many LGBTQ+ people have felt. Put this track on when you're chilling out at home and feeling reflective.

Kim Petras - I Don't Want It At All
It's a punchy Pop tune perfect for a Pride party. Kim Petras is paving the way for other trans artists to make music that changes the world. She’s soon to becoming one of the most icon LGBTQ+ artists around. Great work, Kim! 

Madonna - Vogue
Now, you must have heard this track… surely? It's iconic. Madonna is very much the “mother” of the community, and you can guarantee you'll hear it everywhere at Prides this summer. This track really resonates with me and makes me feel inclusive and understood, and how beautiful the community really is. Icons like Madonna have made this happen. 

Emily Burns - Too Cool
Emily Burns is pure Pop goodness. She dropped Too Cool in February - a song about being in a relationship with someone who is frustratingly nice. She is taking the industry by storm with this banger. Put this track on when you need a boost. I'll be cracking it out at Pride pre drinks!

MNEK - Girlfriend
Girlfriend is possibly the bravest mainstream release of 2018. MNEK doesn't hold back, and tells a story of being romantically involved with a guy who also has a girlfriend - sounds pretty complicated, right? It's an old school style RnB banger, and MNEK's voice flies high above the punchy instrumental. He also released an awesome video to accompany the song. Check it out!

Charles - Darker Shade of Green
His voice is like honey, his songwriting is awesome, and he's beautiful. I'll be playing Darker Shade of Green to chill out after a heavy night at Pride.

George Michael - Freedom
This was one of the first songs I played after coming out to my family, so it certainly has a special place in my heart. For me, ‘Freedom’ encapsulates that feeling of liberation after coming out and being honest about who you are. It's an anthem by a legend.

Lucy Whittaker - Miracle
How could I not include my own song?! This new single combines punchy pop beats with floating vocals, exploring the topic of temptation - with a revealing message of feeling powerless and “wanting someone who is bad for you”. It has grit, its has passion. It’s pure pop.