Jimi The Kween – Starlight feat. Zoë Badwi, out now
Buy/stream link: https://jimithekween.ffm.to/starlight
Fresh from taking over the USA during Pride Month with performances alongside Paris Hilton and Kesha, today Jimi The Kween returns with a dazzling new single, ‘Starlight’. This latest track is a cover of the seminal 2001 hit single by The Supermen Lovers of the same name and features the acclaimed Australian singer Zoë Badwi, renowned for her hits ‘Release Me’ and platinum-certified ‘Freefallin’’. This remake follows the release of Jimi’s anthemic banger ‘Don’t Touch The Hair’ and promises a stellar musical experience that will ignite dance floors worldwide.
The fusion of Jimi The Kween’s dynamic energy and Zoë Badwi’s powerhouse vocals, alongside the addition of an indulgent dance production, captures the essence of nightlife glamour and the euphoric energy of the club scene.
Jimi says, “this track has been in the making for a couple of years – I always wanted to rework this song, it’s one of my favs and I’ve had the demo sitting around for ages. Having Zoë join me on the track is really what made it perfect, two Kweens are better than one! This track is fully stacked and I am sure Australia and beyond will live for it as much as I do! Did somebody say Australia’s newest pop star!?” Zoë adds to the excitement, sharing “I’ve known Jimi for years and it was so much fun to get into the studio to make this track together. I can’t wait for everyone to hear, see and dance to what we’ve done!”
Co-directed by Jimi The Kween and Ryan Sauer (Peking Duk, Illy) the promo video for ‘Starlight’ is an ode to the height of Y2K music video excellence inspired by Jimi’s own experience of moving to Melbourne. Expect fierce pleated skirts, dazzling star queen couture, plus Melbourne’s very own Drag community. Jimi The Kween and Zoë Badwi come together for a celebratory club-pop anthem.
Jimi The Kween stands as a shining force in the world of drag, DJing, and club culture. Commanding the stage with unparalleled talent, Jimi captivates audiences with her magnetic stage presence, thumping DJ sets, and high-level looks. A trailblazer in inclusivity and self-expression, Jimi creates safe dance spaces where everyone is free to be themselves and live their best life. With multiple club singles under her belt, including the recent treat ‘Venus Bitch’ remixed by UK techno icon Absolute, and the festival banger ‘Interstellar (Ra Ta Ta)’ with Y.O.G.A. (aka Reuben Styles of Peking Duk) reaching over a quarter of a million streams alongside a plethora of radio support, Jimi The Kween continues to rise as a bonafide popstar.
With an exuberant stage presence, Jimi The Kween has been lighting up festival main stages the world over this past month, including recent performances with Diplo at WeHo Pride in LA, Kesha at Planet Pride in Brooklyn and a headline slot at Paris Hilton’s private album release party in New York City – all in front of tens of thousands of screaming fans. Jimi is showing no signs of slowing down either, with the single launch for ‘Starlight’ taking place at the exclusive Soho House in London, followed by performances across Europe at Berlin Pride, Amsterdam Pride, London and Ibiza, before heading to New Zealand for Winter Pride and Snow Machine Festival.‘Starlight’ is available now on all streaming platforms.
UPCOMING SHOWS
27th July – Berlin Pride Rally
27th July – Euphoria, Berlin Pride After Party
1st August – Starlight single launch, Shoreditch House UK
2nd August – POOF DOOF Amsterdam , Paradiso
3rd August – Chili Con Carnivale, Amsterdam
10th August – POOF DOOF X TRASH, London UK
24th August – POOF DOOF, Melbourne
30th August – Drag Brunch Ayrburn, Winter Pride NZ
31st August – Winter Pride Finale NZ
3rd – 8th September – Snow Machine, Queenstown NZ
12th September – Bar Bambi, Melbourne VIC
14th September – Drag Brunch Club, Sydney Spiegeltent NSW
14th September – Saddle-Up, POOF DOOF, Sydney NSW
21st September – POOF DOOF X He She They, Singapore
27th September – He She They ft. Syreeta, Home NSW
28th September – He She They ft. Syreeta, Home VIC
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