Kyan Palmer, Die Iconic | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

In the 34^th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “Die Iconic” performed by Kyan Palmer. 

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 34^th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight 🎵 “Die Iconic” performed by 🎙 Kyan Palmer.

“When I go six feet under / I don’t wanna stop and wonder / Should I have traded it all for you? / Or traded you for it all?” Hmm, thought provoking lyrics, 🎙 Kyan Palmer.  The handsome and most importantly, gifted musician wants to do one thing: 🎵 “Die Iconic”, of course! “Die Iconic” appears as the eighth and final song on his 2023 album, fittingly titled, 💿 Die Iconic. In the iconic, memorable chorus, the song’s centerpiece, Mr. Palmer asserts:

“I just wanna die iconic

It’s all that I ever wanted

Leaving this world with the best me

Giving my all for the legacy

I just wanna live my purpose

But none of this would be worth it

If I didn’t have you standing next to me

I just want you standing next to me.”

Ooh-wee! The verses are also a blast, thanks to the marvelous, rhythmic melodic lines.  The tunefulness is simply scrumptious! It doesn’t hurt that Kyan sings smoothly, with incredible expression.  You feel what he’s singing when it comes to the iconic-ness, but he never over sings, generally giving the listener a heaping does of iconic cool, calm, and collected vibes 💪. What else makes 🎵 “Die Iconic” so day-um iconic? Well, incredibly click production with the keys 🎹, synths, and anchoring groove goes a long way.  Furthermore, in addition to his fabulous vocals, the vocal production is executed terrifically.  All told, Kyan Palmer gives a decadent bop to add not only to the LGBTQ collection, but pop collection too. Get it boy!

🎙 Kyan Palmer • 💿 Die Iconic • 🏷 Krown / Venice Music • 🗓 2023

Kyan Palmer, Die Iconic: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 34 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Krown / Venice Music; CatsWithGlasses, John Collins, TheQueerAI from Pixabay]