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KEVIN AVIANCE & SEVNDEEP RELEASE NEW SINGLE + MUSIC VIDEO: "THAT PART"
Groundbreaking visual celebrates Black queer joy, intimacy, bodily autonomy, and modern sexual health
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026 — Nightlife icon and Billboard chart-topping dance music pioneer Kevin Aviance and rising Black queer artist SEVNDEEP today released their new single and music video, "THAT PART," a bold new collaboration celebrating Black queer pleasure, freedom, intimacy, and self-determination. Inspired by house music, ballroom culture, and contemporary queer nightlife, the release arrives as both a dancefloor anthem and a cultural statement.
Aviance — whose influence on ballroom and dance music was introduced to a new generation through Beyoncé's sampling of "Cunty" on Renaissance — joins forces with SEVNDEEP in a collaboration that bridges generations of Black queer culture.
More than a club record, "THAT PART" centers a vision of Black queer life rarely depicted in mainstream music: one rooted in joy, confidence, connection, and liberation.
The accompanying music video intentionally pushes that conversation forward.
Among scenes of friends preparing for a night out, gathering in community, and embracing the freedom of queer nightlife, viewers see club-goers taking PrEP — the HIV prevention medication that has transformed sexual health outcomes for millions of people. The inclusion is deliberate, positioning HIV prevention as a routine act of self-care and responsibility rather than a source of stigma or shame.
The release also arrives ahead of the 20th anniversary (June 10) of the violent hate crime assault that nearly ended Aviance's life and career. "THAT PART" stands as a powerful act of reclamation — reclaiming joy from fear, pleasure from stigma, visibility from violence, and the simple right for Black queer people to exist freely, openly, and unapologetically in their bodies.
At a time when access to HIV prevention, sexual health education, bodily autonomy, and LGBTQ visibility remain active cultural and political flashpoints, "THAT PART" offers a different narrative: one where pleasure and responsibility coexist, and where Black queer people are empowered to define their own stories.
Just as notable, the video's storyline rejects many of the familiar tropes often associated with queer narratives. There is no antagonist, no rejection, and no tragedy at its center. Instead, the visual celebrates friendship, attraction, confidence, movement, and self-expression.
At its core, the video's love story is a love story for self.
The collaboration also serves as a rare intergenerational moment in Black queer culture. Aviance, whose influence helped shape ballroom, nightlife, and dance music for decades, joins forces with SEVNDEEP, a new generation artist whose work unapologetically centers queer visibility and sexual freedom. Together, the pair create a record that honors the culture's past while celebrating its future.
"THAT PART" is available now on all streaming platforms alongside the official music video.
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POTENTIAL INTERVIEW TOPICS & EDITORIAL ANGLES
Black Queer Joy as a Cultural Statement
- Why visibility matters beyond stories of struggle and survival.
- Centering celebration, confidence, intimacy, and freedom.
A Groundbreaking Depiction of PrEP in Pop Music
- Why the artists intentionally included PrEP in the visual narrative.
- Sexual health as self-care, agency, and empowerment.
- Reducing stigma through representation.
Pleasure and Responsibility Are Not Opposites
- How modern HIV prevention has changed conversations around intimacy and sexual wellness.
- Reframing sexual health as part of liberation, not a barrier to it.
A Love Story for Self
- Bodily autonomy, confidence, and self-acceptance as central themes of the video.
- Rejecting narratives rooted in shame or external validation.
A Generational Conversation in Black Queer Culture
- Kevin Aviance's legacy and influence.
- SEVNDEEP's emergence as a new voice in queer music.
- What this collaboration says about where Black queer culture is headed.
ABOUT KEVIN AVIANCE
Kevin Aviance is a legendary New York City performer, recording artist, and member of the iconic House of Aviance. A defining force in ballroom, nightlife, and dance music culture, Aviance's influence spans decades and continues to shape contemporary music and queer culture.
ABOUT SEVNDEEP
SEVNDEEP is a Black queer artist, dancer, and performer known for his fearless, sex-positive approach to music and storytelling. Through his music, visuals, and live performances, he continues to expand representation for queer artists while challenging expectations across genres.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière
Senior Publicist, Morrison Media Group
marie-adelina@thetonymorrison.com
Tony Morrison
Founder, Morrison Media Group
tony@thetonmorrison.com
