The queer legacy established by Kevin Aviance spans several decades. But the musician, DJ, and drag performer is all about looking forward while honoring the past.
āI want to have more of a discussion about queer legacy,ā he says. āI want to remind people to never forget the contributions our community has given to the world, to show them how far weāve come and how much further we are willing to go.ā
Watch interview with Kevin Aviance on The Advocate Channel
After his hit song āCuntyā was sampled by BeyoncĆ© in the Renaissance track āPure/Honey,ā Avianceās career experienced a renaissance of its own. Aviance is now booked and busy: touring, performing, and working on new music. But with so many accomplishments to list, Aviance is proudest of āreceiving all the love from my community for the work Iāve put in all these years.ā
At age 55, Aviance feels like heās just getting started with a new chapter in his life. His first album, 1999ās Box of Chocolates, turned him into a queer superstar. However, he hasnāt released a new body of work since 2004ās Entity, his second studio album. āThe largest obstacle I face is getting out of my own way and allowing those that have the credentials to take me to a higher place with my work,ā he explains.
In 2023 Aviance released a brand-new single, āBody,ā and is working toward releasing an EP. He is also focused on taking care of himself physically and mentally in order to keep spreading queer Black excellence all over the world. @kevinavianceofficial
