BILLY PORTER IS ON THE BEAT

Billy Porter has released his first single under his new joint partnership with Island U.K. and Republic Records. “Children” is an anthem for the dance floor.

Porter co-wrote the song with MNEK and Little Mix’s Jade Thirwell.

“Music is my first love,” Porter said. “I grew up singing in the church. When I first put out commercial music in 1997, the industry was not ready for all this Black Boy Joy! But luckily the world has caught up. I could not be more thrilled to entrust this next chapter of my music career to the Island/Republic team. Make way children! Daddy’s back.

“For the first time, my music is what I want it to be, what I want it to say, which is hope, love. We have to choose it every day so we can fight the evil that is so pervasive. We can only fight it with love and I am so excited for my music for that.”