In commemoration of Pride Month 2024, Bruton proudly presents Pride: Born This Way, a twelve-track album featuring music from top LGBTQ artists in various genres that celebrates the beauty and power of being loud and proud of who you are.
Music like this, while relevant for all times, is especially critical in today's climate when individuality and personal choices are questioned and judged. Rightfully so, artists are leading the way not only in representation but also in raising their voices to shine a light on the importance of personal empowerment and the issues that curtail the freedom to be who you want to be.
Meet the Artists
MizzUnderstanding (They/Them)
Appears on: "Perfectly Me."
MizzUnderstanding is a queer, non-binary multidisciplinary artist living in Brooklyn, NY. ‘Perfectly Me’ was inspired by their mantra before going on stage, heard as a spoken vocal at the beginning of the track.
IDA fLO (She/Her)
Appears on: "Enough is Enough" & "Perfectly Me."
IDA fLO, a queer, Senegalese-Brit born in Mexico, and raised in San Francisco, is well recognized as one of the most prolific vocalist/songwriters in House Music today. Named after her grandmothers, Ida {EE-dah} and Florence, IDA fLO also inherited their entrepreneurial, resilient, and joyful spirits.
Per QX (He/Him)
Appears on: "Shine," "Enough is Enough," "Work The Scene," "Perfectly Me," "Love Higher."
Stockholm native Per QX is on the cutting edge of the ever-evolving global LGBTQIA± scene. He’s performed in iconic queer and gay venues like London’s Heaven, Berlin’s KitKat Club, Paris REX Club, Barcelona’s Razzmatazz, and New York’s gay Mecca Limelight, as well as large festivals like Sydney’s World PRIDE and Mardi Gras, Folsom in San Francisco, Lovebox, Glastonbury, Bestival in the UK and Pride festivals all around Europe.
His releases have been played on Pete Tong’s Radio 1 BBC Essential Mix, and on radio shows hosted by The Blessed Madonna and David Guetta. He’s been remixed by a host of
other artists too, most notably Kevin Saunderson and Deadmau5.
Amy McKnight (She/Her)
Appears on: "Girlfriend and My People."
Amy McKnight is a composer & sound designer for TV/Film & Advertising. Recent projects include the Original scores for the BBC drama Phoenix Rise, Tyler Perry's SISTA'S on BET, the Netflix/BBC series, Rebel Cheer Squad, and the original sound design for the short Film The Wave. Amy has worked alongside artists such as Tough Love, Mason, Kideko, Mark Knight, & Litek, with major support from BBC Radio 1, Capital, KISS, and Spotify, with multiple tracks hitting over a million streams.
Aubrey Whitfield (She/Her)
Appears on: "Side Effect," "Secrets," and "I Know A Place."
Aubrey Whitfield is a producer, songwriter, and mix engineer. She has over 20 years of experience as a producer and songwriter; having worked with a diverse array of artists including The Shires, Little Mix, Kelly Clarkson, J-Fla, George Shelley (Union J), and Simon Webbe (Blue), having amassed over 40+ million streams worldwide. Aubrey is a mentor for aspiring producers and songwriters through online mixing and mastering courses and has also been a mentor as part of Universal Production Music's 100% Her Initiative. Aubrey married her wife, Rachel, in 2019 and they have a son called Mylo.
River Atley (He/Him)
Appears on: "Secrets" and "I Know A Place."
River Atley is a recording artist and composer based in London. His acoustic pop songs are inspired by contemporary R&B, Rock, and Soul. In April 2020 he released his debut single “Young”. Since its release, Atley has been gaining rapid growth in listeners from all over the world who connect with his distinct melodies and songwriting. River Atley has been gaining a loyal fanbase through playing music on the streets and performing at live venues, namely the Bedford, Fiddler’s Elbow, St. Leonards Church, and Pianoworks.
Krysten Cummings (She/Her)
Appears on: "Work The Scene," "Love Higher"
Krysten Cummings is a queer artist originally from New Jersey. She found her groove in the bustling streets of London over two decades ago.
She's not just a singer-songwriter and musical theatre star—she's a powerhouse performer!
From Mama I Want To Sing to Company, The Fix, and Jesus Christ Superstar, Cummings has lit up stages across the globe. But it was her electrifying turn as 'Mimi Marquez' in Rent that put her on the map, earning her nominations for top awards like The Dora Mavor Moore and the Laurence Olivier Award.
Off-stage, Cummings is a force to be reckoned with in the music world. Her soulful vocals have become anthems of empowerment, especially within the LGBTQIA community. From Sydney's Mardi Gras to PRIDE festivals worldwide, she's got crowds dancing to her beat.
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