ICONversation Ep. 1 | PrettiBoiRoq – Breaking Barriers in Queer Rap

ICONversation

What does it really take to make it as an independent artist today? 🎤

In this premiere episode of ICONversation, Billboard-charting artist GATTISON sits down with unapologetic queer rapper, songwriter, and creative PrettiBoiRoq for a raw, funny, and inspiring conversation about music, hustle, and staying true to yourself.

You’ll hear:

• How PrettiBoiRoq moved cross-country with just $900 to chase his dream
• Why collaboration beats competition in the queer music scene
• The art of bouncing back from a “flop” performance
• Real Spotify growth strategies without fake streams
• Why self-care (and Voodoo Fries) are essential to creative longevity

If you’re an indie artist, music lover, or creative looking for real talk on the grind, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now, follow the show, and share it with someone chasing their dream.

Follow PrettiBoiRoq
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettiboiroq/
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAYW7tleStXa9HyFoaIAZkw
🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/623mwUcajbhT7NQvhk8VgM

Follow GATTISON
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgattison/
🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3DgV9HgTBLZVjfri8Co9b2

Chapters

1. Intro & welcome (00:00:00)

2. Favorite rapper & Nicki Minaj talk (00:01:44)

3. Riskiest career move (00:07:13)

4. Most nerve-wracking performance (00:09:01)

5. Breaking patterns & beliefs (00:11:35)

6. PrettiBoiRoq’s playlist (00:18:30)

7. “Why Now” with Chanel Jole (00:21:10)

8. Sneak peek: “Passport” (00:26:19)

9. Creating from a healthy place (00:29:42)

10. Couch-potato therapy & Voodoo Fries (00:32:40)

11. Cathartic fan moments (00:35:55)

12. Learning from failure (00:37:35)

13. Bring back the crew era (00:42:39)

14. Real Spotify growth tips (00:50:44)

15. Closing thoughts (00:54:48)