serpentwithfeet, the Baltimore born singer-songwriter, is taking
natural steps as a versatile talent from chapter to chapter in his career. His third
album GRIP is the result of these latest steps. GRIP finds its home on the dance floor
of Black gay clubs and the intimate moments that happen there and afterward, no
matter the location. It explores the small moments of physical touch and how they
occur. Whether it be a grip around the waist or the face, serpentwithfeet manages
to explore all angles.
GRIP and the Black gay club share an interesting juxtaposition: the
club is public; the dancefloor is obviously a place where people look at and watch
one another. At the same time, the Black gay club is a safe community space, it
is “for us”, and in that way is very private, very intimate. These clubs provided
a different atmosphere for him, a different comfort, and a different sense of
welcoming that nurture