Reid Zakos, ANGEL → Beaming with Pride

In the 97^th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “ANGEL,” performed by Canadian singer-songwriter Reid Zakos.

Are you ready to beam with P-R-I-D-E? Beaming with Pride highlights songs by LGBTQ musicians and allies, offering background, analysis, and discussion of the decadent bops served up. All music genres are welcome. Songs, old and new, are welcome as well. So, without further ado, in the 97^th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “ANGEL” performed by Reid Zakos.

“Think I found my / Think I found my.”  What, or WHO, did you find, Reid Zakos? The Canadian musician found his “ANGEL!” Released in August 2026, the summery dance-pop record is a welcome listen any time! Zakos composed and produced the ‘angelic’ track alongside KNGX DIOR. Jayden Mckenzie also engineered, mastered, and produced it.

“ANGEL” rocks… in a dance-pop way! It features sleek production. That production features colorful, vibrant, rhythmic synths and a strong beat.  Beyond its ear-catching accompaniment, Reid Zakos shines.  He ‘brings it’ with a calm, cool, and collected vocal performance. Despite his coolness, he remains commanding and potent.  He superbly brings the memorable lyrics and tuneful melodies to life.  The record features a pair of solid verses.  “I used to think love was a rumor / Something people only dream about,” he sings, and adds, “You made me a believer / A believer / Yeah, for you, I’m devout.” Amen! “Your touch is my salvation,” he sings in the second verse, and adds, “Wings wrapped around me tight /… Ascending up to Cloud Nine.” As good as those verses are, the chorus is the crème de la crème – the section to beat.  Take it away, R-E-I-D!

“I think I found my angel in this dark underworld

(Dark underworld)

Ah-ah-ah

You lit up your halo, more than I deserve

You start to glow like diamonds in the rain

Ah-ah-ah

Every moment feels like summer

When you say my name

…Think I found my

Angel.”

ANGELIC 😇! Ultimately, “ANGEL” is a dance-pop bop.  That cool energy’ll have you beaming with pride all year!