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OUT Presents Soundcheck with Gay Artist Wrabel

If you haven't heard about Wrabel, you will now.

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Welcome to Soundcheck, a series that provides a front row seat for intimate performances by your favorite and soon-to-be new favorite musical artists. This episode features Wrabel talking about his art, Afrojack, performing at L.A. Pride, his love for the HRC, Sting, Ellie Goulding, and more.

Wrabel performs his hit "Ten Feet Tall," unreleased tracks "I Want You," "Give Me Your Love," and more! Watch below:

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