A Podcast Celebrating Black LGBTQ+ Creatives
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Three years later, JeRonelle is back on RIANOUTLOUD! — and a lot has changed. In this candid conversation, JeRonelle catches up with Rian-Louis about life, career growth, and the evolution of his artistry. He reflects on touring with Durand Bernarr, contributing to Drake’s For All the Dogs, and the experiences that have helped shape the artist and man he is today. JeRonelle also opens up about…
What does it look like to completely reinvent yourself? In this episode of RIANOUTLOUD! , host Rian-Louis sits down with ROJO for an honest conversation about transformation, purpose, and the freedom that comes from choosing yourself. After building a successful career in television journalism, ROJO made the bold decision to step away from the anchor desk and fully embrace life as a creative.…
What does it mean to stay true to yourself in an industry that constantly asks you to fit a mold? This week on RIANOUTLOUD! , independent artist Leo Canoza joins me to talk about creating music without limits. From growing up in Florida to finding his voice in Los Angeles, Leo shares how heartbreak, honesty, and fearless experimentation have shaped his genre-blending sound. We dive into the story…
Roy Covington returns to RIANOUTLOUD! to discuss his debut EP, Limerence , and the deeply personal journey that inspired it. From heartbreak and emotional obsession to therapy, healing, and self-love, Roy opens up about the difference between love and limerence, the creative process behind the project, and why vulnerability has become his greatest strength. It's an honest conversation about…
On this episode of RIANOUTLOUD! R&B singer/songwriter Lia shares her journey from a D.C. to Pittsburgh and her upbringing to becoming an R&B sensation. Discover how her latest project, Lover Girl Season , reflects her growth and authenticity. Lia opens up about her creative process, the challenges of staying true to her voice, and her plans to reshape her legacy in the music industry. Perfect for…
Most artists struggle to step into their true voice — but not Fonz. In this raw conversation, he opens up about how vulnerability, community, and self-discovery shaped his journey and unlocked his artistry. From his Brooklyn roots to his Trinidadian upbringing, Fonz shares how affirmation and storytelling helped him find his sound and confidence. His debut project, I Like the Way This Feels, isn’t…
After a few months away, Rian-Louis is back with a very brief but honest episode of RIANOUTLOUD! catching listeners up on where he’s been and what life has looked like beyond the mic. In this quick check-in, Rian-Louis opens up about navigating burnout, personal loss, family transitions, and the emotional weight of being a Black queer creative in Pittsburgh. He reflects on the importance of…
This week on RIANOUTLOUD! we sit down with Kemmii , the Butch Queen From Brooklyn whose Caribbean roots, church beginnings, and bold storytelling shape a sound all their own. We talk creativity, growth, and the making of “BQFRMBK” — a visual EP that celebrates Black queer life and authenticity. A powerful, inspiring conversation you don’t want to miss. 🎶✨
From Chicago’s South Side to your playlists — @itsdaveyon is stepping into the LOUD room on a brand-new episode of RIANOUTLOUD! Rapper. Producer. Songwriter. Designer. Visionary. ItsDaveyon is the kind of artist who builds worlds — gritty, honest, and full of texture — and tomorrow, we’re tapping ALL the way into it. We talk artistry, roots, growth, creative freedom, and the stories that shaped…
🎙️ OUTLOUDERS, the first new episode of RIANOUTLOUD! is here — featuring the vocal architect himself, Chris French ! 🎶 Straight out of Dallas, TX , Chris is an R&B artist whose gifts run deep . A child of a musician , he inherited music in his blood — now he’s serving vocals, pen, and production with a touch that hits the soul just right . ✨ Master of vocal arranging , songwriting , and…
