![Joaicon, “boyfriend”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 13 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; IconzRecordz; Anna Shvets, Monstera, Polina Tankilevitch, RODNAE Productions, Spencer Cooper, Uriel Mont via Pexels; Jim, Kurious via Pixabay; Hugo Herrera on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/joaicon-boyfriend-lgbtq-bopz-13-2023.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Joaicon, boyfriend | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
In the 13th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “boyfriend” performed by Joaicon.
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Ed Sheeran, Eyes Closed | Track Review 🎵
Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran showcases his vulnerable side on “Eyes Closed,” the promo single from his sixth LP, – (Subtract).
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ILLENIUM & JVKE, With All My Heart | Track Review 🎵
DJ/Producer ILLENIUM and ascending pop singer/songwriter, JVKE make a formidable team on single, “With All My Heart.”
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Lana Del Rey, The Grants | Track Review 🎵
Lana Del Rey continues to bring the heat with “The Grants,” the opener and third advanced single from her ninth studio album.
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Smokey Robinson, How You Make Me Feel | Track Review 🎵
83 years young, Motown icon Smokey Robinson impresses on “How You Make Me Feel,” the second single from Gasms, his first LP in nine years.
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Meghan Trainor, Mother | Track Review 🎵
Grammy-winning pop singer Meghan Trainor informs us all, “I am your mother” on “Mother,” a single from the deluxe version of Takin’ It Back.
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LGBTQ
Jxckson, DROWNING | Track Review 🎵
On “DROWNING,” his first single of 2023, alt-pop Austin, Texas standout Jxckson reintroduces himself, serving up another high-flying, utterly sublime bop.
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LGBTQ
Halsey, Die 4 Me | Track Review 🎵
Halsey sounds fierce on “Die 4 Me,” a reworked, solo version of a 2019 Post Malone track (“Die For Me”) where she served as a featured guest.
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Music
The Kid LAROI, I GUESS IT’S LOVE? | Track Review 🎵
On his short but enjoyable single, “I GUESS IT’S LOVE?”, Grammy-nominated rapper/singer The Kid LAROI believes he’s found true love – the real deal.
![Lana Del Rey, "A&W" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Interscope; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/lana-del-rey-aw.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Lana Del Rey, A&W | Track Review 🎵
Lana Del Rey surprises, showcasing innovative spirit on “A&W,” the lengthy second single from her ninth LP, Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.
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Niall Horan, Heaven | Track Review 🎵
Irish pop singer/songwriter Niall Horan steps up his game on the sweet, utterly celestial “Heaven,” the promo single from his third LP, The Show.
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LGBTQ
Omar Apollo, 3 Boys | Track Review 🎵
On his alluring first single of 2023, “3 Boys,” versatile singer/songwriter Omar Apollo tackles monogamy, polyamory, and unrequited love simultaneously.