I will be honest with you, I was not planning on doing a music video for this. We need more unadulterated, not give-a-fuck kind of Black queer expression.’ So, I think that’s what this song does and did. Right! Well, thank you! I heard a lot of Black queer folks tell me ‘We need more of this. I think that your music being exposed on such a big platform only enhances that feeling for people that were represented. I first want to say that I really loved the song and noticed that, after looking at the music video as well, you could just see the community and union between the people in the video. So, when the world sort of responds to that and it’s part of a very small curated playlist that Spotify curates, it’s an honor to be part of it. I think as an artist, primarily, my intention lies in being truthful, being honest in my expression. What I hope is that people will listen and ask themselves questions and feel something and maybe be a little uncomfortable. As an artist, I always feel that my job is to express and ask questions and put things out. Lazarus Lynch: Well, I’m really really honored, first of all, to be part of the culture and the community. So, how do you feel about your music having this type of exposure and that possible impact on the Black queer community and even beyond that? Subvrt: I was scrolling through your Instagram and I noticed that the “Black Queer Anthem” was on Spotify’s “New Music Friday” playlist, which is a pretty big career-changing opportunity since it usually has about 3.5 million U.S. Yum! Lazarus talked to us about his soon-to-be-released album, passion for food, and family legacy. In Subvrt Magazine’s interview with Lazarus Lynch, we had the chance to talk to the multi-hyphenate just after he had cooked and devoured a delicious southern-style brunch of grits, eggs, tuna cakes (very similar to salmon croquettes), collard greens, cabbage, and broccoli. Lynch’s most recent career venture is his debut album Sanctuary, streaming on all platforms by the beginning of September, which explores his connection with the church, queerness, and his childhood. Inspired by his father’s love for food, his critically acclaimed debut cookbook, Son of a Southern Chef: Cook With Soul, was released in 2019. ![]() ![]() The New York native is a two-time Chopped Champions winner, host of Chopped U, Snapchat’s first cooking show, and creator of several YouTube food series. Lynch’s long list of accomplishments doesn’t disappoint either. As a professional chef, television host, social media influencer, cookbook author, and singer-songwriter, Lazarus Lynch doesn’t cease to amaze people with his multitude of talents.
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