CD with Matte-finished Digisleeve Gatefold Jacket + Digital Download Bonus
About the project: LAST NAME: POPE is independently released and a culmination of four years of hard work. A fusion of funk, soul, R&B, and mellow house, the record delves into profound themes including religion, Blackness, masculinity, and queerness, among others.
“There is something powerful about seeing someone stand in their Christianity or belief in something.” Pope shares with Dazed.” But I also have questions about what we’ve been taught, about what I’ve been taught. Am I not honouring my mother and father, as the Ten Commandments state, because I embody both masculine and feminine energy? These are the questions I wanted to explore in this record.”
Jeremy Pope is a highly acclaimed performer and multimedia artist. With Emmy, Golden Globe, and two Tony nominations, Jeremy has made a significant impact in the arts. He has also been recognized as one of the "10 Actors to Watch" in 2022 by Variety Magazine and received GLAAD's Stephen F. Kolzak Award for his contributions to LGBTQ visibility and acceptance.
Beyond his success as a performer, Jeremy fearlessly explores creative avenues, with music being of great importance. His musical journey began at a young age, fueled by a passion for self-expression and healing. Inspired by musical icons like Prince, Earth Wind & Fire, Luther Vandross, Brandy, Toni Braxton, Beyoncé, Missy Elliot, and Andre 3000, Jeremy draws from a diverse range of artists. In 2022, his cover of "September" caught the attention of Earth Wind & Fire's Verdine White, leading to a collaboration that showcased his admiration for their artistic vision and his ability to transcend boundaries. Jeremy's forthcoming EP, "Last Name: POPE," represents his artistic evolution, vulnerability, and vocal versatility. Collaborating with esteemed directors Parris Goebel and C Prinz on the visual component, Jeremy fearlessly embarks on a musical journey that explores his identity in a profound and authentic way.