Cherry Lee’s ‘Popped’ is a love letter to queer lineage & dancefloor liberation

Cherry Lee releases her latest project, ‘Popped’, out today (June 20) on Los Angeles’ SOS Music.

Known for her role in the city's underground as the founder of Club Cherie, she channels femme house, techno roots, and personal storytelling into a bold, attitude-filled three-track statement of identity and community.

The lead single, ‘Marsha’s Rocknroll’, is a homage to trans icon Marsha P. Johnson, sampling her poetry in a powerful reflection of queer resistance.

Speaking to Mixmag Asia about the track, Cherry says, “All to remind the current generation where our queer and techno roots come from. And with the state of our world, it’s more important than ever to rock'n'roll the way Marsha would have in the face of adversity.”

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‘11:11’ features sultry vocals from Kittamami alongside Cherry herself on the mic in a spiritual, femme-forward house cut made for early mornings and late nights alike.

Closing out the project is ‘FEIXIA’, a rave-driven tribute to her late grandmother, built around a tender voicemail, transforming grief into catharsis through dance.

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SOS label heads Maddy Maia and Tottie describe Cherry as “one of dance music’s most exciting new voices,” spotlighting her as part of a new wave of diverse, esoteric talent shifting the LA underground.

Listen to Cherry Lee’s ‘Popped’ here.

Henry Cooper is a Writer at Mixmag Asia. Follow him on Instagram.

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