“In the early 2010s, New Jersey-born rapper Cakes Da Killa started making distinctive hip-hop-meets-house that revelled in the pursuit of pleasure. Back then a rare example of an openly queer rapper, Cakes – real name Rashard Bradshaw – wasn’t exactly operating in the limelight; however, much queer culture has hit the mainstream in recent years. This summer also saw some of the biggest artists in ”
“The New York rapper is known for his breathless flows and punchy hip-house beats. His second album is just as slick, but this time there’s a little tenderness.”