JSJ, Free | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

In the 24^th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “Free” performed by JSJ (Joshua Säde James).

“And they’re gon’ try to tear us down / But we gon’ wear our goddamn crown…” Be prepared to #SLAY! LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 embraces, highlights, and celebrates singles and tracks by LGBTQIA musicians or allies.  In this column, we provide background and insight into the respective musician(s), as well as analyze + go gaga over the decadent bops being served up.  Furthermore, when the music dictates deeper, more transcendent discussion, we ensure the point is articulated to the fullest.  All styles of music are welcome while the BOPZ can be classics or brand-spanking new. So, without further ado, in the 24^th  edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight 🎵 “Free” performed by 🎙 JSJ.

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“I’m trying hard not to breathe / If I don’t make movement, he cannot see me,” the handsome and talented 🎙 JSJ (Joshua Säde James) sings on 🎵 “Free”.  He seems to capture a sentiment of wanting to be invisible… James goes on to say he needs to step away from himself.  Addressing the elephant in the room, being different, particularly when it comes to sexuality, is TOUGH. Sure, it’s viewed as a choice by some narrow-minded folks 😏, but if that’s the case, quite the tough choice to be subjected to homophobia, scrutiny, and unfair treatment 🤬. Moving on, James is past the BS and hiding. He is liberated on “Free” and encourages everyone to live their truth, living freely on this must-hear Pride anthem.

JSJ is supported by exuberant, picturesque production work.  The ornate nature of the backdrop, with its rhythmic lines is impressive.  It’s a fitting soundtrack to freedom and living a refreshed life without being restrained.  In the second verse, he has found his wings, asserting,  “I feel liberation now / After living for so many years, six feet underground / Through all the shit I finally see / I am powerful, worthy, and beautiful, and free.” Yes, yes, yes 💪!  Of course, arguably, the most fitting, freeing lyrics arrive in the chorus, intact with his marvelous, nuanced vocals:

“And I believe

That you don’t need to know where you are

Going to know who you are

And I can see

The universe’s energy is wrapping all around me

We are free.”

Woo! That is some epic stuff right there.  The big takeaway is DO NOT let them takeaway or stifle your freedom or change who you are.  Live freely – be proud without shame 🏳️‍🌈! Furthermore, crank this epic Pride anthem TF up!

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🎙 JSJ • 🎵 “Free” • 🏷 JSJ • 🗓 2023

JSJ, “Free”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 24 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Anna Shvets, Monstera, Polina Tankilevitch, RODNAE Productions, Spencer Cooper, Uriel Mont via Pexels; Jim, Kurious via Pixabay; Hugo Herrera on Unsplash]