AmpliPHy LGBTQ Voices Black and Out Loud

Welcome to We AmpliPHy Q+ Music History Makers, a series celebrating the Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, and allied artists, innovators, and cultural trailblazers who have transformed music and expanded the boundaries of representation.

Today, we spotlight Big Freedia, the Queen of Bounce and one of the most influential LGBTQ voices in modern music.

Born and raised in New Orleans, Big Freedia helped take Bounce Music, a high-energy sound rooted in Black New Orleans culture, from neighborhood block parties to the global stage. Through relentless touring, unforgettable performances, and unapologetic authenticity, Freedia introduced millions of people to a genre that had long been overlooked by the mainstream.

As a gender-nonconforming artist and proud member of the LGBTQ community, Big Freedia has broken barriers while creating visibility for queer artists in hip hop and dance music. Freedia's voice and influence can be heard throughout popular culture, including collaborations with Beyoncé and Drake, helping bring Bounce Music to audiences around the world.

More than an entertainer, Big Freedia is a cultural ambassador whose impact has helped preserve, celebrate, and elevate a uniquely Black musical tradition.

We AmpliPHy Q+ Music History Makers shines a spotlight on the artists, visionaries, and changemakers whose contributions to music deserve to be heard, remembered, and celebrated.

#BigFreedia #WeAmpliPHyQPlusMusicHistoryMakers #BounceMusic #NewOrleansMusic #LGBTQMusicHistory #BlackMusicHistory #QueerArtists #HipHopHistory #DanceMusic #BlackExcellence #LGBTQRepresentation #Beyonce #Drake #MusicHistory #Pride #WERURadio #Amplify

Welcome to We AmpliPHy Q+ Music History Makers, a series celebrating the Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, and allied artists, innovators, and cultural trailblazers who have transformed music and expanded the boundaries of representation.

Today, we spotlight Durand Bernarr, the singer, songwriter, vocal powerhouse, and unapologetic creative who is helping shape the future of R&B.

Known for his extraordinary vocal range, fearless artistry, and magnetic stage presence, Durand Bernarr has built a devoted following by refusing to fit into anyone else's box. Drawing inspiration from gospel, soul, funk, jazz, and R&B, he has become one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Black music.

From touring with Erykah Badu to earning Grammy recognition for his own work, Durand Bernarr has proven that authenticity and individuality are strengths, not limitations. As an openly queer Black artist, he continues to create space for LGBTQ visibility in R&B while inspiring audiences to embrace their full selves.

His music, style, and artistry challenge conventions while celebrating freedom, creativity, and self-expression.

We AmpliPHy Q+ Music History Makers shines a spotlight on the artists, visionaries, and changemakers whose contributions to music deserve to be heard, remembered, and celebrated.

#DurandBernarr #WeAmpliPHyQPlusMusicHistoryMakers #LGBTQMusicHistory #BlackMusicHistory #RNB #SoulMusic #GrammyNominee #QueerArtists #BlackExcellence #LGBTQRepresentation #MusicHistory #IndependentArtists #ErykahBadu #BlackQueerArtists #WERURadio #Amplify

Today's Show

(00:00)  - Monday Intro (5 Mins)

(05:30) -  The NY Knicks Championship Showed The World What A Unified City Can Do  (13 Mins) 

(19:10) - Streamers University Has Been Misinterpreted  (12 Mins) 

(31:23) - The Crime Report_Kid Arrested For Chasing Gays WIth Gun_James Harden Arrested For Gun Charges In Texas  (12 Min)

(44:22) - Tyra Banks Suing Netflix_Eric Benet Celebrates Pride_Wanda Sykes Skipped Kevin Hart Roast  (12 Min)  

(56:35)  - Bad Boy DR Gay & Ghetto Recap_This House Is Officially An All LGBTQ House (13 Mins)

(1:09:44) - Pynk Mafya PSA_JLo Respects Daughter Oskar's Story_Parents And Pride  (11 Mins)

(1:20:39) - Road To Pride 2026_Native's Son Awards Friday_Host And Honoree Anthony Hemingway  (12 Mins)

(1:33:35) - Closing_Dully For Bad Boys Columbia_Stop Shaming People For Their Interest (12 Mins)

Welcome to We AmpliPHy Q+ Music History Makers, a series celebrating the Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, and allied artists, innovators, and cultural trailblazers who have transformed music and expanded the boundaries of representation.

Today, we spotlight Doechii, the groundbreaking rapper, singer, songwriter, and performer whose fearless creativity is redefining hip hop for a new generation.

Known for her genre-bending sound, electrifying performances, and unapologetic authenticity, Doechii has become one of the most exciting voices in music. As a queer Black artist, she has used her platform to challenge expectations and create space for individuality, self-expression, and representation.

In 2025, Doechii made history by winning the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, becoming only the third woman ever to receive the honor. Her success marks a powerful moment in hip hop history and highlights the growing visibility of LGBTQ artists in mainstream music.

From viral moments to Grammy-winning achievements, Doechii continues to prove that originality, talent, and authenticity can change the culture.

We AmpliPHy Q+ Music History Makers shines a spotlight on the artists, visionaries, and changemakers whose contributions to music deserve to be heard, remembered, and celebrated.

#Doechii #WeAmpliPHyQPlusMusicHistoryMakers #LGBTQHistory #BlackMusicHistory #HipHopHistory #GrammyWinner #BestRapAlbum #QueerArtists #BlackExcellence #WomenInHipHop #LGBTQArtists #RapMusic #MusicHistory #QueerHistory #RepresentationMatters #Pride #WERURadio #AmpliPHy

Welcome to We AmpliPHy Q+ History Makers, a series celebrating the Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, and allied trailblazers whose courage, talent, and leadership changed history, culture, and the world around us.

Today, we spotlight Carl Bean, a Black gay singer, minister, activist, and visionary whose impact reached far beyond music.

In 1977, Carl Bean recorded I Was Born This Way, one of the first openly gay pride anthems in music history. At a time when LGBTQ people faced widespread discrimination and invisibility, the song delivered a powerful message of self-love, dignity, and pride that continues to inspire generations.

But Carl Bean's legacy didn't stop on the dance floor. He later founded the Minority AIDS Project, becoming a pioneering advocate for Black LGBTQ communities and people living with HIV/AIDS. Through faith, activism, and service, he created spaces of healing, empowerment, and hope for thousands.

His life reminds us that visibility is powerful, but community is transformational.

We AmpliPHy Q+ History Makers shines a spotlight on the voices, visionaries, and changemakers whose stories deserve to be heard, remembered, and celebrated.

#WeAmpliPHyQPlusHistoryMakers #CarlBean #BornThisWay #LGBTQHistory #BlackLGBTQHistory #GayHistory #BlackHistory #PrideHistory #LGBTQIcons #QueerHistory #HIVAwareness #MinorityAIDSProject #BlackExcellence #LGBTQActivist #GayRights #PrideMonth #LGBTQCreators #WERURadio #Amplify

Welcome to We AmpliPHy Q+ Music History Makers, a series celebrating the Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, and allied artists, innovators, and cultural trailblazers who have transformed music and expanded the boundaries of representation.

Today, we spotlight Cakes Da Killa, the groundbreaking rapper, lyricist, and cultural disruptor who helped carve out space for openly queer voices in hip hop.

At a time when LGBTQ representation in rap was still rare, Cakes Da Killa emerged with sharp lyricism, fearless authenticity, and an undeniable presence. Refusing to water down who he was, he built a career on his own terms while challenging stereotypes about who belongs in hip hop culture.

Blending influences from hip hop, house music, club culture, and Black queer nightlife, Cakes Da Killa has become one of the most influential voices in independent rap. His music celebrates confidence, individuality, and self-expression while opening doors for a new generation of LGBTQ artists.

From underground acclaim to international recognition, Cakes Da Killa's impact extends beyond music. He represents a growing movement of artists proving that authenticity and talent can reshape an entire genre.

We AmpliPHy Q+ Music History Makers shines a spotlight on the artists, visionaries, and changemakers whose contributions to music deserve to be heard, remembered, and celebrated.

#CakesDaKilla #WeAmpliPHyQPlusMusicHistoryMakers #LGBTQMusicHistory #HipHopHistory #QueerHipHop #BlackMusicHistory #QueerArtists #LGBTQRappers #BlackQueerArtists #RapMusic #MusicHistory #HouseMusic #BallroomCulture #BlackExcellence #Pride #WERURadio #Amplify

Welcome to We AmpliPHy Q+ History Makers, a series celebrating the Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, and allied trailblazers who changed history, culture, and the world around us.

Before house music became a global phenomenon, there was Frankie Knuckles.

Known as the "Godfather of House Music," Frankie Knuckles transformed dance music forever from the underground clubs of Chicago. As a Black gay DJ, producer, and cultural pioneer, he helped create a sound that emerged from Black, Latino, and LGBTQ communities seeking freedom, joy, and belonging on the dance floor.

From the legendary The Warehouse to dance floors around the world, Frankie Knuckles' influence can be heard in house music, EDM, pop, hip hop, and electronic music today.

In this one-minute LGBTQ History Makers spotlight, we celebrate the life, legacy, and impact of a trailblazer whose music changed culture forever.

#FrankieKnuckles #LGBTQHistory #BlackHistory #HouseMusic #GodfatherOfHouse #LGBTQ #GayHistory #BlackLGBTQ #DanceMusic #ElectronicMusic #ChicagoHouse #QueerHistory #Pride #LGBTQCreators #MusicHistory #HouseMusicLegend #BlackExcellence #WeAreYouRadio #WERURadio #TheFrequencyOfBlackGayPride #AmpliPHy

On Today's Show

(00:00) - Friday Intro (5 Mins)

(05:36) -  The NYC Unity With The Knicks Is Here To Stay_Fuck The Media & Others Hating On NYC Unity   (13 Mins) 

(19:09) - Jussie Smollett And Harlem Pride_But Is The Break Up WIth Jabari Real_Mafya Says NO  (14 Mins) 

(33:24) -  The Crime Report_Houston Man Arrested In The Death Of Persia Conway_Will There Be Justice (13 Min)

(47:17) - Leave Sex Workers Alone(Ray Potts Vs Nico)_SaySoTV Spewing Manosphere Propaganda (14 Min)  

(1:01:29)  -  Bad Boys Columbia_Milan Christopher Come Back Is Here_Plus Seis Blu & Jayda Flirting (13 Mins)

(1:14:35) - Road To Pride 2026_Dyllon Listening Party Hosted By Emil from Native Son_Baltimore Pride  (13 Mins)

(1:27:22) - The Legal Report_19 Year Old Sentence To 29 Years For Killing Laura Schueler  (13 Mins)

(1:41:56) - Closing_Happy Pride_NY Knicks Game 5_PR Parade & More  (14 Mins)

On Today's Show

(00:00) -  Wednesday Intro (5 Mins)

(05:28)  - How NYC Is Dealing With Monday Chaos While Getting Ready For NY Knicks Game 4 (11 Mins) 

(16:33)  - Sherri Shepard Claims She Was Blindsided  (13 Mins) 

(29:44)  - The Legal Report_The Karmelo Antony Verdict (14 Min)

(44:22)  - The Legal Report_Diddy New SA Civil Case  (14 Min)  

(58:01)   -  The Crime Report_Adoptive Gay Parents Stabbed By Their Adopted Son   (10 Mins)

(1:08:01)  - Pynk Mafya Check In_Vinny Watson With Nappi Boi__Plaqueboy Celebrates Pride_Billy Porter & Wayne Brady On Broadway  (13 Mins)

(1:21:18)  -  Pynk Mafya PSA_Money Isn't The Strength Of Your Relationship_Laverne Cover New Book (10 Mins)

(1:32:33)  - Closing_Happy Pride To Award Winning Actress & Artist Bre-Z_Jussie Back For Harlem Pride  (13 Mins)

Today's Show

(00:00) -  Tuesday Intro (5 Mins)

(05:30) - The Young MA Way_The Knicks Next Stop Wednesday   (13 Mins) 

(18:44) - Destin Conrad Summer Tour_The Poodie vs Landon Story Has Legs  (13 Mins) 

(32:26) - The Legal Report_Justice Served For O'Shea Sibley   (12 Min)

(45:15) - The JLO Hate Is Crazy_What Makes A Real New Yorker  (11 Min)  

(56:29)  - Jacobi New Crown Thing_Shaun Ross & Eva Give Us Pride Of Joy Moment   (11 Mins)

(1:07:37) - Hetro-Drama_Big Tigger Abuse Allegations  (13 Mins)

(1:21:34) - The Road To Pride 2026_Indigenous Pride Of LA Forces Kathy Hilton To Bail On Pride (14 Mins)

(1:36:35) - Closing_The Final Word On Dominque Morgan  (14 Mins)