Ahead of opening for Holy Fuck this August 18th, rapper and activist Linqua Franqa sat down for a Zoom conversation with SPACE Communication Manager Cameron Brewer.
Weaving a rich tapestry of hip-hop lyricism and neo-soul hooks, Mariah Parker (they/them), aka Linqua Franqa imbues every song with a sense of urgency and keen social consciousness. On their forthcoming sophomore album Bellringer, Parker does not hold back, touching on issues like police brutality, social media addiction, mental health, anti-capitalism, labor organizing, and other topics ripped from the headlines.
Learn more about Linqua Franqa’s music and political action by reading this NPR Artist Feature.