Talia Keys Celebrates Pride

Releases New Video Calling For Today's Queer Generation to be Loud and Proud of Who They Are

Talia Keys is celebrating Pride month with the release of a new music video that calls for today's queer generation to be loud and proud of who they are. Written and produced by Keys, "We're Here" is a reggae-inspired, feel-good anthem that is broken into three parts. The first verse is about the internal struggles many LGBTQ youth face when when their outward appearance doesn't quite fit the societal mold. The second verse challenges them to smash the patriarchy of society's expectations around gender binaries. Finally, the outro encourages all to own who they are because by simply existing, they are changing the world into a better place. "We need to fight the status quo," asserts Keys, "Because like it or not, We're Queer, We're Here and We aren't going anywhere." Talia Keys' "We're Here" is available now on Apple Music, Spotify, and all digital platforms. Its music video is on YouTube.

"I was inspired to create 'We're Here' because I grew up in Mormon Utah as a closeted queer Catholic girl," Keys reflects. "Being different in Utah put a target on me. In school, I was bullied for being a Tomboy and then I became a bully to protect my secret." When she finally came out in her mid-twenties, Talia, a successful musician, lost fans and gigs, but she kept her drive. Today, she uses her music and performances to preach the good word of love, acceptance, and fucking shit up. "I see the stage as my platform to spread awareness."