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    Queer Necessities: Jon ALi’s January 2021 Playlist, Featuring Michael Medrano & More!

    January 11, 2021 /

    New year, new bops! That’s right, it’s time to refresh Queer Necessities, my monthly LGBTQ-focused playlist where I catch you up on the latest releases by rising queer talent and fierce allies. The cover star this month is L.A-based talent Michael…

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    Queer Necessities: Jon Ali’s Best of 2020!

    December 29, 2020 /

    Beautiful music lovers: We have reached the end of 2020. I think I can speak on behalf of most of us when I say: thank fucking God. Good riddance bitch! While the COVID-19 pandemic might have kept us stuck at home…

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    Queer Necessities: Jon ALi’s December 2020 Playlist, Featuring Arlissa & More!

    December 7, 2020 /

    December has officially arrived, which means it’s time to get familiar with some of the very good and genuinely great songs of the past few weeks. That’s right, it’s time for the December edition of Queer Necessities, my monthly LGBTQ-focused playlist…

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    Queer Necessities: Jon ALi’s November 2020 Playlist, Featuring Tayla Parx & More!

    November 10, 2020 /

    As we say goodbye to spooky season and head towards winter, it’s time to get into some new music. To keep you satisfied all month long, I’m proud to present the November edition of Queer Necessities, my monthly LGBTQ-focused playlist where…

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    Queer Necessities: Jon ALi’s October 2020 Playlist, Featuring Parson James & More!

    October 5, 2020 /

    Grab your brooms, sisters – it’s officially spooky ooky season! To keep you satisfied all season long, I’m proud to present the October edition of Queer Necessities, my monthly LGBTQ-focused playlist where I catch you up on the latest releases by…

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    Queer Necessities: Jon ALi’s September 2020 Playlist, Featuring Bronze Avery & More!

    September 1, 2020 /

    It’s that time once again. To save you from your end-of-summer blues, I happily present to you the September edition of Queer Necessities, my monthly LGBTQ-focused playlist where I catch you up on the latest releases by rising queer talent and…

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    Queer Necessities: Jon ALi’s August 2020 Playlist, Featuring ALEWYA & More!

    August 10, 2020 /

    Before the summer comes to a close, I’ve got another playlist full of the hottest new releases to help you close out this season! Today, I present the August edition of Queer Necessities, my monthly LGBTQ-driven playlist where I catch you…

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    Queer Necessities: Jon ALi’s July 2020 Playlist, Featuring MERLOT & More!

    July 8, 2020 /
    QN: MERLOT

    Pride Month may be over, but that isn’t stopping me from celebrating the latest and greatest in queer music all year long! Today, I present the July edition of Queer Necessities, my monthly LGBTQ-driven playlist where I catch you up on…

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    Queer Necessities: Jon ALi’s June 2020 Playlist, Featuring Keiynan Lonsdale & More!

    June 8, 2020 /
    Keiynan Lonsdale

    It’s more important than ever to use this Pride Month as a reminder to continue to amplify and support black queer artists. Pride was founded on radical protest against violent state repression, so no, pride cannot wait. Black Trans Women and…

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    Queer Necessities: Billboard Pride’s May 2020 Playlist by Jon ALi!

    May 6, 2020 /

    With Pride Month quickly approaching, it’s time to stock up on new bops! I’ve got you covered with the latest edition of Queer Necessities, my monthly LGBTQ-driven playlist with Billboard Pride where we catch you up on the latest and greatest…

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    Queer Necessities: Billboard Pride’s April 2020 Playlist by Jon ALi!

    April 8, 2020 /

    Need some new bops while you’re stuck in isolation? Don’t fret! I’ve got you covered with the latest edition of Queer Necessities, my monthly LGBTQ-driven playlist with Billboard Pride where we catch you up on the latest and greatest bops by…

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New post by me up on @watchintheknow now, this time diving into @boyuntitled and his new collab with @gess.wav - two amazing talents I’ve been including on my playlists for some time. So happy I could spotlight them in this way. Together they’re magic ✨ LINK IN BIO ✨ to check out the piece and watch the video for “IMPOSTER”!
just gonna drop the rest of this set here 🥰 

Gotta give a proper shout out to bb 📸 @erichartjr for shooting with me. Give him a follow and some love. He’s got a beautiful eye ✨ Then of course my bestie @martin_gregory for styling and getting me to wear things I didn’t think I could ever pull off. Love you both ❤️
throwback w/ 📸 @hellochristophersherman on film💧 // 2021 promises more booty 💦
Play this on loop for the rest of the day for a guaranteed serotonin boost 🥳

Today we celebrate that pumpkins goodbye. We did it kids! LET’S GET LOUD!!!! 🙌🏽
Such a nice surprise from @todolodemass ✨😭✨ Thank you for sharing this gorg sketch with me!! Flattered ❤️ go check out his beautiful work!
I got bangs ✂️ // thank you @davidenychair @davidehairstudio
Hiiii!! It’s baby’s first time in Drag 😅 Meet Miss Jen Ali Bops! My loves @jasminericenyc & @martigcummings got me to do their @watchintheknow makeover series #Dragged over the summer and it was honestly so much fun 🥳 I’ve worked with so many talented drag queens over the last few years as a DJ so this was truly a flip the script moment. I give my girls all the props more than ever - this shit ain’t easy!!

Shout out to the production team @exitfourtv for making this happen as safely as possible and talented bb @brandonmgarr for beating this mug right. I was really feeling the Miss Bops fantasy ✨ You can catch the full version of the episode over at @watchintheknow and on my IGTV now ✨
#TBT It’s been one year since this most pleasing moment with @dualipa 😭 dancing to her now THREE-time Grammy nominated smash “Don’t Start Now” @playhousebarnyc 💥

I’ve had the privilege of spending some quality time with this angel a couple times and she’s been nothing but humble, gracious and generous every single time. I can say the exact same thing for the people she keeps closet on her amazing team (@julianrupert @lorenzoposocco @nawalalalalal etc.). Dua and company deserve all the praise they have tirelessly worked for together ✨❤️✨ let’s get them awards fam!!! 

Love always, “a fan” ❤️
It’s about that time again! 🥳 Back at it with the January edition of #QueerNecessities, my monthly playlist where I catch you up on the latest releases from rising queer talent and fierce allies...

This month features cover star @stachepapi as well as @kyanpalmer, @brandoncolbein, @marshallxyz, @charlief_music, @macleanbrendan, @marinadiamandis, @iamnicopop x @gabereali, @ultranatemusic, @joriannaaaa, @cakesdakilla, @trapcry, @baylimusic, @sienaliggins, @jaredgelman, @naterichx, @wearetwinxl, @bratttty, @kingprincess69, @troyesivan, @juliannehope, @peterthomas, @arlissa, @deliadane, @almondmilkhunni, @the_yvesdropper, @blestjones, @thomboi__, @iamasiahn, @chanellekazadi, @sammykims x @osakepapi, @neo10y, @lisaremar, @_kenzharris, @myylomusic, @samjgarfield & so much more! Subscribe to the playlist now and get familiar with all these artists - LINK IN BIO! 🌈💕🥳 // Text & Design: @heyrooney
sunday reflections~
First playlist drop of the year is here 🥳 Providing you some musical escapism in the form of my January #PressPlay playlist - LINK IN BIO! ✨

Just in case you’re new here... Press Play is my playlist that I’ve been launching every month – aka your opportunity to hear all of the songs I’m currently buzzin’ about in one handy and convenient place. Subscribe to it now and enjoy! ✨😘

Photo set by 📸 @erichartjr // styled by @martin_gregory 

Shirt & Gloves: @balenciaga 
Necklace: @g2ther 
Bracelet: @austin.james.smith
Before we continue moving forward into 2021, I want to take a quick look back at some pop gems that I think deserved a lot more attention in 2020 via @watchintheknow ✨

Here are 15 gems from queer artists that you may have missed in 2020, including @taylaparx @adamlambert @bronzeavery @giawoods @kingprincess69 @vincint @carliehanson @christineandthequeens @keiynanlonsdale @yung.merlot @theaces @cakesdakilla @samsparro @cassidyyking and @reynatheband 💕 LINK IN BIO

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