Kimmortal

Shoebox is an ode to queerness and cultural identity

By: Olivia Visser, Copy Editor Content warning: mention of intergenerational trauma. It’s been a while since I’ve listened to an album in one sitting, but Kimmortal’s new release, Shoebox, had me doing so with ease. Kimmortal is an established and well-loved “queer non-binary Filipinx rapper” based in so-called Vancouver, BC. They’ve received widespread acclaim for their creative soundscapes, visual art, and music. Released on July 7, Shoebox brings together an innovative blend of rap, hip-hop, pop, and electronica in a feel-good yet emotive collection of songs. Themes of diaspora, settler-colonialism, and queerness permeate their lyrics and make for a meaningful…

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