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RedSquare Beauty Ranking per Era
Disclaimer! This list is for entertainment purposes only. The Author does not intend to demean or make less of the visual of the members or their talents.
rubinaspilisPublished 6 days ago in BeatTwoZero
TwoZero I can’t remember the last time I was in a dimly lit space filled with heavy rhythmic sounds; coupled with deep bass jungle vibes, sweat running off my fingertips, and holding space among a sea of liked minded clubbers. Well, I lied. It was in my twenties. It’s been awhile. Those clubbing moments brought “Love & Happiness”- where friends were family.
Hidden tracks: Queer films and my path to women
A woman caught me by surprise, and I fell in love. Loving women was foretold to me like a prophecy I had not imagined. There is B.W. (before women) and A.W. (after women), marked like the beginning of a new era and an opening of worlds. I grew up and went through high school as what might be perceived as the typical all-American girl. I played sports nearly every season of my youth and when I wasn't being a “tomboy” on the field, I preferred to be in dresses (still do) with my nails done, and my long straight hair hanging down. My best friends were girls who I talked to about boys and clothes and feelings. I dated boys, went to prom with a boy and then went off to college with my then long-distance boyfriend back home finishing his last year of high school. But before I set out for this adventure, a strange thing happened. Both my boyfriend and my sister issued a warning, or perhaps a premonition, that at the time seemed random and without precedent. Odd that I can't remember the precise words, but the sentiment has stayed with me and has come to mind frequently over the years. In essence, they thought I might become a lesbian. I found it interesting or curious, but took little stock in the idea, as it had not occurred to me. Little did I know.
Angelita HamptonPublished 6 days ago in Beat
My favourite study songs + playlists
In a world where attending lectures from bed is the norm for many students and motivation to study can be rather rare, having the right ambient music for when you are in study-mode is serious business. Here are some of my favourite playlists to listen to when I’m studying, or simply doing assignments.
Funke OgunmefunPublished 6 days ago in Beat
Roy G. Biv
I created this playlist awhile ago before pride month started and did not include all the songs on my apple playlist but I did pick my favorite ones that are sure to get you feeling good and get the party started at any club!
Steven WillifordPublished 6 days ago in BeatLoving the same sex
Beginning Note from the Author: I am not personally a part of the LGBQTAI+ community (unless you consider the A as an ally), but I am a friend to everyone! I stand for human rights in general. Love is beautiful and I am a supporter of whomever you choose to love. This post is not meant to be in any way offensive and I hope you don't take it as such. I notice you as being beautiful just the way you are. You deserve happiness and love just like the rest of us. I hope you enjoy the read.
S. G. MarinPublished 6 days ago in Beat
Our Summer Pride Month Playlist
Here is our playlist for Pride Month. We wanted to capture our experiences through these songs and also shine light on some underrated and “OG'' artists that paved the way for the LGBTQ+ community within the music industry.
Cai and DenzPublished 6 days ago in BeatGetting tired of hiding
Beginning Note from the Author: I am not personally a part of the LGBQTAI+ community (unless you consider the A as an ally), but I am a friend to everyone! I stand for human rights in general. Love is beautiful and I am a supporter of whomever you choose to love. This post is not meant to be in any way offensive and I hope you don't take it as such. I notice you as being beautiful just the way you are. You deserve happiness and love just like the rest of us. I hope you enjoy the read.
S. G. MarinPublished 6 days ago in Beat
Be wary of the playlist
So, what's the harm in a playlist ? Let me set the scene. You are a musician and you want plays. They pay like crap. So, you need a lot of them. Naturally, you're pretty eager to get some. You take what you can get. So you use your time and effort to apply to different playlists. Finding them manually or using sites like submithub. As a musician, you're eager to get your music out there. So if someone approaches you with the promise of getting many plays, you take it. Right? I mean this is the age of the internet. Not exactly some dodgy man down an ally way. Maybe it's a fake account but you don't realize, you're in a rush. You've got tunes to make. One simple mistake. You don't even consider it.
Charlie SmithPublished 6 days ago in BeatCome on and Raise Your Glass!
As a demisexual/demiromantic who did not come “out” until I was well over thirty years of age, the concept of pride has a very different meaning. I didn’t understand what was different about me for the majority of my dating (and previously married) life, and trying to narrate, describe, and explain the different awkward experiences I often had in relationships was challenging, if not frequently impossible. Learning about this essential aspect of myself has helped me gain a greater appreciation of who I am as an individual and how I express myself to the world.
Lee Ann B. MarinoPublished 6 days ago in BeatThe loneliness of a secret
Beginning Note from the Author: I am not personally a part of the LGBQTAI+ community (unless you consider the A as an ally), but I am a friend to everyone! I stand for human rights in general. Love is beautiful and I am a supporter of whomever you choose to love. This post is not meant to be in any way offensive and I hope you don't take it as such. I notice you as being beautiful just the way you are. You deserve happiness and love just like the rest of us. I hope you enjoy the read.
S. G. MarinPublished 7 days ago in Beat
Songs+
Hey Jake here, I’m straight, but trauma turned me upside down and trained me to be what I am today. Perhaps the person that’s within people withhold because fear, music is freedom, ask the chapel, they sing gospel...
Jacob O'NeillPublished 7 days ago in Beat
