RELEASE DATE: 05-24-24
baby-weight
Hot off her performance at Coachella, Baby Weight makes her
debut on Mija’s new label. Inspired by NYC’s legendary ballroom
scene, “Reading” drips in attitude combining addictive bass with
vocal samples from ‘Paris is Burning.’ Just in time for Pride season,
“Reading” is a timeless house track and dancefloor weapon.
‘Paris is Burning’ is one of my favorite movies. Like a lot of other
trans people, it was pivotal to my foundation as a young, queer person.
It was one of the first times I had exposure to that kind of queer
excellence and it was beautiful and transformative. I was specifically
enamored with Venus Xtravaganza: her spirit, moxie, and sense of self
really empowered me as a young queer person. I really wanted my
track, “Reading,” to be bold and unwavering and healing in that way
which is why it pays tribute to ball culture and Venus in particular.
-Baby Weight