Exclusive interview with the queer pop singer Jordy
Queer pop sensation and Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter Jordy continues to make waves with the deluxe edition of his album Sex With Myself—Sex With Myself And It Lasts Longer.
Expanding on the original album, five new bonus tracks explore personal growth and the power of self-love, particularly focusing on the empowerment found in choosing oneself over toxic relationships and letting go of the sexual shame.
In conversation with Latest Magazine, Jordy tells us about the personal and artistic evolution from Mind Games and his viral hit “Story of a Boy”—which became a TikTok anthem celebrating the trans community—to the personal journey that led him to Sex With Myself and It Lasts Longer.
Can you share the inspiration behind the new deluxe tracks on Sex With Myself And It Lasts Longer and how they reflect your personal journey? What are the themes of this new version of the album?
The new tracks are continuations of the original record; they dive into a more specific relationship I had. Ending the deluxe with “drinking of me.” I wanted to wrap the project by signifying me choosing myself over somebody toxic. It is called Sex With Myself, after all!
Your single Story of a Boy is a nostalgic queer anthem that sparked a viral TikTok trend celebrating Trans creators. What was your reaction and how did that success shape your creative process or approach to storytelling in your music?
It was such a beautiful experience for me. I think it reminded me that music is so much more than streams and virality. It’s about community and providing a voice for unrepresented folks. The thing is, I’ve always told stories in my songs. Each and every song is based off of a personal experience, but sometimes, the universe takes it into its own hands and gives it a life you never thought was possible. And “Story of a Boy” was certainly that kind of experience for me.
You’ve performed at major festivals like Lollapalooza and Pride events in the US. What’s your level of connection with your fanbase and how is your music being influenced by the relationship you have with your fans?
I love my fans so much. It feels like there’s some real friendship there. I feel so supported and loved by them and love to connect with them at every show I play. When it comes to the music, I try to just make the most authentic music that feels real and honest to me. If I am successful with that, I know the fans will love it.
You’ve been recognized by GLAAD, iHeartRadio, and Queerty for your contributions to queer pop. How do you see your role in shaping the future of LGBTQ+ representation in the music industry?
I am one of many queer artists in music who are loud and proud about who they are. And I am just grateful to be a part of it. Truly. My goal is to always continue being a voice for the community, and using my strength to speak for those who might not have the power to do so just yet. I love making music, and I love writing honest lyrics. My music will always be queer inherently. And queer people deserve to hear themselves in music. Just like everyone else.
As an artist who has evolved from Mind Games to BOY and now this deluxe album, how has your relationship with your identity and your music transformed over the years?
I think my music has grown with me. Each album represents a real chapter in my life. The more I evolve personally, the more the music evolves. This chapter was certainly more sexy, and that was because I really tapped into that part of myself this year. It’s cool to see how the music follows wherever I go. I’m excited to see what’s next.
Your music has been celebrated for its diaristic approach. How do real life experiences influence your songwriting?
It’s everything! It’s truly what feeds my creative process. And I feel so lucky that I have a job where I get to write about my own life experiences and make it into art. It’s so cathartic.
Are there any specific moments of your life that shaped the deluxe tracks of Sex With Myself And It Lasts Longer?
Probably just letting go of sexual shame that I held onto for many years. I think a lot of people deal with that, especially queer people. We’re wired to feel that queer sex is wrong. When in reality, it’s human. It took a lot for me to truly let go of the negative feelings associated with sex, and writing these songs truly got me there. Also an honourable mention goes to “drinking of me.” I let go of someone I really loved this year due to his addiction, and it felt like the final piece of the puzzle to the project. At the end of the day, I chose myself over toxicity. And that’s the message of the entire project. Choosing yourself first.
If you don’t mind sharing, what’s next for you as an artist? Are you already working on a new album or are there other creative avenues or projects you would like to explore?
I’m eager to start writing again to figure all of this out! I have some vault tracks that I still love, but I’m looking forward to exploring more in the studio to see what feels organic to me in terms of what’s next. I definitely want to write another album. I just need to live a little life first to see what it’ll be about.
