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Singer-rapper Mykki Blanco teamed up with R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe for their latest single, "Family Ties." "'Family Ties' is the first song where I sonically found my voice and I mean that in a very literal way," Blanco said in a statement. "It's the first song in my entire career where I am singing, I don't rap." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v_KIFN6T-Xvg Blanco continued: "I wrote this song about the relationship between my ex-boyfriend and his father that has had bouts of mental illness. When the person you love is going through a situation that you can't alter in any way, or help or be active in trying to correct it not only hurts them but it hurts you. I think the core meaning of this song is compassion in the face of helplessness.” The saxophone-seared ballad was produced by Falty DL (Drew Lustman). Blanco wrote the song in Lisbon, Portugal, and New York City. Its Kit Monteith-directed video was shot in the north of England. Blanco released their mini-album, Broken Hearts & Beauty Sleep, last June. "Family Ties" is off an unannounced Blanco project, which is supposedly due to be announced as Blanco continues touring. Fans can see Blanco perform this year on April 1 at the BBC 6 Music Festival.

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Watch Mykki Blanco’s Evocative New Video Featuring Michael Stipe

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Tegan and Sara Announce The Con X: Covers Artists, Including Hayley Williams, Ryan Adams, Shamir, Grimes, and More

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Mykki Blanco Faces Racism, Homophobia Around Portugal Arrest

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See Mykki Blanco Sprout a Second Face in ‘The Initiation’

Mykki Blanco Unstuffs Her Bra in Sweaty ‘Feeling Special’ Video

No Trivia’s Rap Release of the Week: Mykki Blanco’s ‘Betty Rubble: The Initiation’

Hear Mykki Blanco Rap in Latin on Creepy Sinden Production ‘The Initiation’

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No Trivia’s Friday Five: Young Jeezy Goes Hyphy, Leaves the Trap to Everybody Else

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See Mykki Blanco Shape-Shift With Swagger in ‘Kingpinning’ Video

Mykki Blanco: New York Rapper Echoes Tricky, Riot Grrrl, and Master P

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Mykki Blanco’s Mutant Radio Rap Kills ‘Queer Rap’ Dead

New York’s Gobby Lobs One Off the Deep End

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