Shorty Roc releases “All Star”

The LGBT Community has been breaking grounds lately in the mainstream industry with the success of productions like POSE, Rupaul’s Drag Race and now it’s time for Hip Hop music to join the wave. Talented artist across the world have been showcasing their talent through music while living in their truth but have yet to make a major breakthrough in the mainstream. Shorty Roc who has become a pioneer and prominent figure in the OUT Music industry has made the first ever official LGBT Hip Hop Artist compilation.

Shorty Roc, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, started his career in 2003 performing at legendary NY clubs like the Warehouse, The Lab, and Langston’s which led to his first release “Jackin’ Beats: The Mixtape “ in 2004. He later began taking his music across the country by performing at various Pride Festivals and the first ever LGBT Hip Hop Tour, Homorevolution as well as launching his own Summer Pride Tour in 2010. Throughout his tenure, Shorty has released 3 Full Length Projects and 3 singles which is available on all music streaming circuits. He also participated in various documentaries some of which have aired in London, Holland and Germany.  Shorty Roc starred in PBS’ “In The Life” episode “I Am What I Am” which focused on the rise of gay rappers, which aired nationally in 2008 and 2010.   He is also known for his feature on Foxx Jazell’s, “Ride or Die Boy” Pride Remix, (http://youtu.be/lZHMhZ9r4KQ). On December 4, 2010 he received an award for Outstanding Supporter from “Our Youth”, an organization geared toward helping and supporting LGBT youth. In 2013, Shorty Roc was nominated for an OUT Music award for Best Hip Hop song for Blue Flames and was honored at the Legendary Stonewall with a tribute to his contributions to LGBT music.

Now set to release his fourth project, “All Stars,” which is now available on all streaming services, Shorty collaborates with some of the hottest LGBT musicians out to date.  This album will be compiled with beats by various producers and engineered by Swanny River for SRMG.  The artists featured on the album are Anye Elite, Billy Hood, Booder, Bugz Gutta, Damien Crawford, EarthTone, IKP, Kevin Kaoz, Kin 4 Life, Kiing Most, Pretty Boy Rich and Tavares TV.  Shorty roc believes that unity within the community will have a bigger impact on the mainstream industry, which is needed for the success for all LGBT Artists.