Vitamin P by Dai Burger is Your New Daily Supplement

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Nov 15

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Soup’s up! If you’re hungry for a double-stacked order of fierce, female empowerment and raunchy rap beats, help yourself to a serving of NYC’s rainbow rap legend, Dai Burger.

The name on everyone’s lips, Dai Burger has captivated audiences across the globe with her infectious sound, cleverly playful lyrics, and campy sense of style. The Queens, New York native quickly became a champion of queer, Black female artistry after the release of her debut album, Soft Serve, and hasn’t stopped dishing out hits since! She has released banger after banger, collaborating with queer rap’s finest, from Cakes Da Killa to Junglepussy. Burger’s anthems of authenticity not only inspire confidence and self-belief in her audience, but they also provide listeners with a refreshing vision of what the future of rap looks like: colorful, inclusive, and, well...juicy!

Her new single, Vitamin P, showcases the artist’s lyrical prowess in quintessential “Burger B” fashion. The song serves as another empowering tease from the awaited sophomore LP, Bite the Burger, due December 6th

From her days as a backup dancer for Lil’ Mama, to her meteoric rise in the music industry, this artist continues to impress long-time stans while coming up with new and innovative ways to reach new audiences. We had the pleasure of asking her about queer identity, upcoming projects, and more.

Congrats on “Where My Girls” reaching over a million plays on Spotify! What’s been happening in your life since the 2017 release of your debut album, ‘Soft Serve’?

Thank you so much! I was very excited to see that myself! "Where My Girls" was such a standout track from ‘Soft Serve’ and I’m proud of that because I always represent for my ladies as well as those embracing their path! I’ve been continually performing & working on my next project(s) since this release.

Are you excited about debuting your sophomore album, Bite The Burger?

Yes! Very excited. My first single “Salty,” produced by Saint, has definitely got my fans hungry & ready for the full album.

The new single is such a bop! How did “Vitamin P” come together?

“Vitamin P” was produced by Baja Frequencia, two producers from France. When they sent me this beat I instantly started writing to it! The song created itself!

The bounce/house music sound you incorporate in a lot of your singles, including “Salty” and “Vitamin P,” is infectious. Can we expect more twerk anthems like these in your upcoming album?

You can ALWAYS expect twerk anthems from Dai Burger lol, so yes they will be present. But you can also expect to hear a new vibe incorporated as well, more defined, a little deeper, a lot more relatable. You’ll definitely leave satisfied.

If Vitamin P was a daily supplement, what would it help with? (Or, what would it be good for?)

Vitamin P would be that boost you need in the morning. Gives you that energy & confidence to attack the day with no regrets, no questions. Just firm, strong & TRUE!

Your lyrics invoke such a sense of female empowerment. “P for Pussy, Power, Pride, and Prestige” is definitely my new mantra! What do lines like this mean to you in the context of being a Black female rapper?

Who knew the letter “P” held such Power! But it does and as you can see I’ve applied it to all the things we should be aiming for in life, and that’s having Pride & staying Poppin’! And living in your fierceness.

When are you your best self?

I’m my best self when the nails, toes & hair are freshly done. Chillin’ in a face mask, textin' my homegirls, drinking seltzer water. Ugh, so refreshing!

You’ve talked before about your fearless queerness. How has the creation of your new music been enhanced your identity, or vice versa? (or, How has your queerness/sexuality/identity been reflected in your new music?)

I’ve always said what I wanted to say in my music, and this time is no different. My identity develops as I grow & continue to figure out who I’m becoming. I’m that fearless boss chick that can snatch yo’ man or your chick, PERIOD! Lol

How important is it for you to include LGBTQ+ people in your shows, music videos, on your social media platforms, etc.?

I’m all for inclusion. Though I don’t make it my specific goal, it just happens naturally. This is my lifestyle. I’m surrounded by fellow artists, designers and friends who have different backgrounds and even the ones who aren’t LGBTQ are allies to my hustle.

Top 5 songs on your “getting ready” playlist?

Doja Cat - “So High”
702 - “Where My Girls At”
Mariah Carey - “Honey”
Pretty Ricky - “On the Hotline”
Kehlani - “The Way”

Mix the old with the new school!

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Ivana Fischer is the Culture Editor of WUSSY and a film and media enthusiast who specializes in cultural studies. You can find her across all socials @iv.fischer

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