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Malia Civetz debuts single and video for ‘Broke Boy’

Published

5 years ago

March 3, 2020

**Malia Civetz** (Photo credit: Dennis Leupold)

Rising star Malia Civetz has officially become a major label recording star with the release of “Broke Boy,” her debut single from Warner Records.

The track features Civetz’ traffic-stopping voice set against a bold backdrop of piano and hard-hitting handclaps, as she wails out the admission, “I love my broke boy…there’s no credit card that’s gonna buy my heart, cuz I gave it all to a broke boy.”

The song comes with an accompanying video, premiered by Paper Magazine, which vividly brings the song to life with soul and sass as the self-described “self-positive, sex-positive and body-positive” singer cruises in a classic car surrounded by her “broke boys,” taking over downtown Los Angeles in an effort to show that “love doesn’t cost a thing.”

The songstress, who is putting the finishing touches on her debut EP for Warner, initially made wav es on the independent single “Champagne Clouds” after joining up with powerhouse songwriter Ross Golan and producer and songwriter J Kash and onto their label, Friends With Pens. When Ryan Seacrest debuted the track on his KIIS FM show, “On Air With Ryan,” he predicted, “You’re going to hear about Malia—a lot.” It also gained support from pop icon Taylor Swift, who championed the song on her Apple Music and Spotify “Favorite Songs” playlists, helping it generate over 2 million streams. Her follow-up, “Little Victories,” leaped past the 3 million mark as she joined JoJo on the North American “Leaks, Covers, and Mixtapes” tour.

Civetz’ press material calls her, “a confident and charismatic woman” who “struts up to a microphone and brings the house down with an earth-quaking voice, head-turning lyrics and sass and swagger to spare,” and who “pushes buttons by way of powerhouse vocal delivery, sharp songwriting and a thoughtful overarching message,” an “equally ponderous, provocative, passionate and compelling” personality who “asserts herself and presents a new female pop paradigm.”

You can watch the video below.

Related Topics:Broke Boy J Kash LGBTQ music Malia Civetz On Air with Ryan Seacrest Ross Golan Ryan Seacrest Taylor Swift Warner Records

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Washington Blade’s Pride on the Pier returns bigger than ever with two-day WorldPride celebration

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1 day ago

April 15, 2025

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The Washington Blade’s Pride on the Pier will be extended to a two-day celebration in honor of WorldPride coming to D.C. this year. Taking place on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 at The Wharf, this year’s event promises more entertainment, more community, and more pride than ever before — all set against the stunning waterfront backdrop of our nation’s capital.

With the addition of Friday, the party kicks off at 3 p.m., with the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at 7 p.m. As an Official WorldPride Partner event, the boat parade will feature 30 decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. For information on signing up for the boat parade contact Stephen Rutgers at [email protected].

Saturday’s signature Pier Party kicks off at 12 p.m., featuring a drag show, DJ’s, streaming of the WorldPride Parade, and the iconic Fireworks Show Presented by the Leonard-Litz Foundation — one of D.C. Pride’s most anticipated spectacles.

“We’re expanding Washington Blade Pride on the Pier to reflect the excitement and momentum building for WorldPride in D.C.,” said Blade publisher Lynne Brown. “It’s a celebration of our community’s progress and a powerful reminder of the joy and visibility Pride brings to the heart of our city.”

Now in its seventh year, Washington Blade Pride on the Pier extends the city’s annual celebration of LGBTQ visibility to the bustling Wharf waterfront with an exciting array of activities and entertainment for all ages. The District Pier will offer DJs, dancing, drag, and other entertainment. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase for those 21 and older.

Pride on the Pier is free and open to the public, with VIP tickets available for exclusive pier access, hosted bars, and private viewing areas for the boat parade and the fireworks show. To purchase VIP tickets visit www.prideonthepierdc.com/vip.

Friday VIP: 5-9 p.m., enjoy an air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, cash bar and complimentary drink.

Saturday VIP Session #1: 2-5 p.m., enjoy an air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, catered food, and an open bar.

Saturday VIP Session #2: 6-9 p.m., enjoy the air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, catered snacks and dinner, and open bar with a front-row view of the fireworks.

Event Details:

📍 Location: District Pier at The Wharf (101 District Sq., S.W., Washington, D.C.)
📅 Dates: Friday, June 6 & Saturday, June 7, 2025
🛥️Boat Parade: 7 p.m. (June 6). 🎆 Fireworks Show: 9 p.m. (June 7)
🎟️ VIP Tickets: www.PrideOnThePierDC.com/VIP

Event sponsors include Absolut, Capital Pride, DC Fray, Infinate Legacy, Heineken, Leonard-Litz Foundation, Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, Relish Catering, Washingtonian, and The Wharf. More information regarding activities will be released at www.PrideOnThePierDC.com