06/20/2026
NEXT WEEK ON QUEERFM🎙️…
As the temps🌡️ rise, so does the music 🔥! If MELANIN SZN isn’t on your latest summer pride playlist then you need to get with it!
Produced by the icon 💎 Lady Pista, it features powerhouses Makayla, Sanjina and Lexxicon on vocals. We chat about its creation with…
LADY PISTA (she/her) is a Tamil-Canadian music producer and artist known for her fearless, genre-blending sound. She fuses South Asian influences with global music styles, creating a signature blend that’s both fresh and rooted.
With over 5 million views on social media and a mission to bridge cultures, Lady Pista is a confident innovator, creating music that connects diverse audiences while promoting inclusivity and empowerment.
Born in Toronto, MAKAYLA (she/her) grew up with a family that praised creative thinking and artistic values. She attended school as a theatre major where she took part in many arts-related opportunities.
While finding her footing after graduation, Makayla looked to performing and modelling as her way to express herself, which in turn became drag. She went on to being featured on Canada’s Drag Race Season 5 as a runner up and a cast member on OutTv’s Call Me Mother.
Their new tune is Melanin SZN, a bad bi*ch anthem that is loud, proud, and fearless.
At its core, the song is deeply 2S/LGBTQIA+, celebrating q***rness, trans joy, and chosen family. It’s about taking up space, being seen, and owning your power without apology.
It’s available on all the streamers and check out the red-hot video for it on YouTube! You can find both Artists on Instagram at and .couture
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