MNEK: Last News

1. Her YouTube 2020 Commencement SpeechIn the early months of the pandemic, Beyoncé gave a stirring commencement address during YouTube’s “Dear Class of 2020” virtual graduation ceremony, in which she spoke directly to queer Black youths.She began by acknowledging the challenges they faced as graduates amidst a global crisis and a racial pandemic, before thanking them for their collective voice in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.She encouraged those who felt different to create their own stage and make themselves seen, telling them that their queerness and Blackness are beautiful, as is their compassion and understanding for those who may be different.

Craig David has announced the release of new album ’22’ – you can listen to its lead single ‘Who You Are’ below.The upcoming album, which is set to arrive on May 13, 2022, is the singer, songwriter and producer’s first since 2018’s ‘The Time Is Now’, and follows his 2019 singles: ‘When You Know What Love Is’ and ‘Do You Miss Me Much’.The title of the album is a celebration of Craig’s 22 years in music industry, which began when he released his groundbreaking and genre-defining debut album ‘Born To Do It’ in August, 2000.Previewing the album with the MNEK-assisted lead single ‘Who You Are’, Craig has created a record with purpose that feels both box fresh and warmly nostalgic.“It will live in the world this song,” Craig said in a press

MNEK has spoken out about the need for “more queer voices of colour” in the music industry.The musician and producer – who is credited on tracks by the likes of Madonna, Kylie Minogue and Beyoncé – appeared on Apple Music’s Proud Radio show alongside Girl In Red to mark Pride Month.During the conversation, MNEK said he was “acutely aware” of being one of a few successful Black gay artists, adding: “It’s weird to give myself that title, but I’m queer. I’m Black.

Arlo Parks, KSI, Girl In Red and more.The new list spotlights “some of Europe’s most popular social media entertainers as well as the continent’s most promising talents.”The Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Entertainment list for 2021 was put together by judges including Years & Years‘ Olly Alexander, TikTok’s Gina Jackson, Amazon Studios’ Georgia Brown and more.Included on the list alongside Arlo Parks, KSI and Girl In Red are the likes of MNEK, Ms Banks, Mahalia, Shygirl, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm star Maria Bakalova and Emma Corrin, who played Princess Diana in season four of Netflix‘s royal drama The Crown.Normal People stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal also both make the list, alongside It’s A Sin‘s Lydia West.