Reece delivers his brand new single “Boy, Don’t Cry” and it feels deeply personal.
Playing on the phrase ‘boys don’t cry’, he shrewdly tailors it to his own experience. Written in his bedroom and again sent for production to his frequent collaborators Trackside. ‘Boy, Don’t Cry weaves dynamic vocal and sonic ad-libbing around a message which takes turns shooting fire at his ex and consoling himself.
Reece says; “This is my first song explicitly discussing my sexuality, and while terrifying, it’s something I felt I had to do. “BOY, DON’T CRY” is about moving on from an ex who made you feel small, which transcends orientation. I tried to make a song I wish I’d heard growing up.
With so many Black lives still being taken in this country, I wanted to honor our moral obligation of support with actions in my life, and my music. ALL Black lives matter – including LGBTQ+ Black lives. Since June is Pride month, I wanted to support a charity benefiting both groups at once. I will donate my earnings on this song to The Center Of Black Equity – a charity founded in D.C. to help Black members of the LGBTQ+ community thrive in this world.”
