Mey Rude is a journalist and cultural critic who has been covering queer news for a decade. The transgender, Latina lesbian lives in Los Angeles with her fiancée.
This playlist proves that no matter how many songs are given the title of "Pride Anthem," there's always room for more!
Every year, more and more talented queer artists are putting out songs that celebrate being gay, loving yourself, and being proud of your LGBTQ+ identity. And every year, we add more songs to our Pride playlists.
These are some songs from the past fifteen years that might have slipped past your radar, but that you need to add to your Pride playlists right now. Some of these songs will make you want to dance with that cutie at the bar, some will empower you to feel your sexiest, some might make you cry, but all of them will make you happy to be queer!
1. "Ashley" by Zolita
2. "Booty" by Saucy Santana ft. Latto
3. "It's Okay to Cry" by SOPHIE
4. "Grace Kelly" by MIKA
5. "Whataya Want From Me" by Adam Lambert
6. "Girlfriend" by Rebecca Black
7. "Make Me Feel" by Janelle Monáe
8. "Closer" by Tegan and Sara
9. "What I Need" by Hayley Kiyoko ft. Kehlani
10. "Rainbow" by Kesha
11. "Explode" by Big Freedia
12. "Casual" by Chappell Roan
13. "XS" by Rina Sawayama
14. "girls just wanna have sex" by mazie
15. "Sua Cara" by Major Lazer ft. Anitta and Pabllo Vittar
16. "I Run This Club" by Cakes Da Killa
17. "Bestie" by Sizzy Rocket
18. "Blow Out My Candle" by Betty Who
19. "Wut" by Le1f
20. "Click (No Boys Remix)" by Charli XCX ft. Kim Petras and Slayyter
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