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1Dove Cameron — "Boyfriend"
Dove Cameron was inspired by a "perspective of freedom" when she penned boyfriend. She wrote the song while recapping "a crazy night" she had. According to Billboard, Dove "casually said something to the room like, "F–k, I could be a better boyfriend than this guy." And we were all kinda like, "wait, is this a good hook?" A lot of it became a report of what it felt like to grow up queer and be surrounded by all these women who were famously mistreated and under-celebrated."
2Gia Woods - "Lesbionic"
Persian pop star Gia Woods is back with another uplifting bop. After coming out with her debut single "Only a Girl" in 2016, she's just released "Lesbionic," and the title speaks for itself.
3George Michael — "Freedom! ‘90”
Although George Michael didn't publicly come out for another eight years, "Freedom! '90" became an LGBTQ+ anthem upon its release in 1990.
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4Diana Ross — "I'm Coming Out"
There are anthems and then there's "I'm Coming Out." Music icon Niles Rodgers reportedly penned this iconic hit after seeing Diana Ross impersonators in the bathroom at GG's Barnum Room, a predominantly trans club in Manhattan.
5RuPaul — "Supermodel"
Sashay, Shante! Drag pioneer RuPaul's "Supermodel" is not only a Pride anthem but it's filled with the lingo that managed to transcend time. "You better werkk!"
6Saucy Santana — "Walk"
Get ready to channel your inner runway model with Saucy Santana's fierce single "Walk."
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7Lady Gaga — "Born This Way"
There's not much to say about "Born This Way," Lady Gaga's empowering lyrics say it all: "I'm on the right track, baby. I was born this way!" I know that's right!
8Hayley Kiyoko — "Curious"
Is it even possible to make a Pride playlist without including a hit from Hayley Kiyoko? "Curious" is too catchy to not listen to it at least once a day.
9Sophie — "Immaterial"
This pop classic declares that gender norms are "immaterial." Sophie was a trailblazing musician and producer who celebrated diversity prior to her death in 2021.
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10Sam Smith and Kim Petras — "Unholy"
Sam Smith and Kim Petras' "Unholy" made history as the first song by openly trans and non-binary artists to hit NMo. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and win a Grammy for Best Pop Duo Performance.
11Pabllo Vittar Featuring Charli XCX — "Flash Pose"
Brazilian singer and drag queen Pabllo Vittar teamed up with Charli XCX to ensure your dancefloor selfies are on point with "Flash Pose."
12Sugar and Spice — "Dingaling / Bimbofied"
These drag performers gained a dedicated following on TikTok and took their talents to season 15 of RuPaul's Drag Race.
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13Whitney Houston — "It's Not Right But It's Okay"
While Whitney Houston sang about being mistreated in a relationship in "It's Not Right But It's Okay," the single went on to serve as the soundtrack for marginalized communities who overcame adversity.
14Shania Twain — "Man! I Feel Like A Woman"
Whew! "Man! I Feel Like A Woman," challenges societal expectations of womanhood and delivers self-empowerment up on a fierce platter.
15Michaela Jaé — "Say Something"
Michaela Jaé, aka MJ Rodriguez has something to say. The Pose star dropped her debut single, "Say Something." The feel-good anthem serves old-school disco vibes.
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16Sylvester — "You Make Me Feel (Might Real)"
Sylvester earned the nickname "Queen of the Disco," and "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) is more than enough proof of why he deserved the crown.
17Gloria Gaynor — "I Will Survive"
Gloria Gaynor proved that overcoming adversity is possible with her smash hit, "I Will Survive."
18Hayley Kiyoko — "For The Girls"
Hayley Kiyoko went public with her girlfriend Becca Tilley in her Bachelorette-inspired "For The Girls" video.
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19Syd Featuring Kehlani — "Out Loud"
Just in case you were in need of a few tips on how to define the relationship with your boo, Syd and Kehlani prove why it's best to just say it out loud.
20Saucy Santana — "Material Girl"
Viral sensation and emcee Saucy Santana serves opulence and luxury in the video for his hit single, "Material Girl."
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