Calgary born emcee F.Virtue, born William Kowall, is wise beyond his twenty-three-years. He recently released a song that is making massive waves in the music industry: Anita Bryant, part of his latest album, We Are Not The Shame.  F.Virtue is embracing his sexuality through his lyrics for the first time on a public scale, and this album shows listeners they are not alone.

F.Virtue cleverly named this groundbreaking song after the outspoken critic of homosexuality, and the music video is about his experiences being a closeted MC in a straight rap culture. The work behind Anita Bryant was three-years in the making, and he is finally comfortable and confident enough in his own identity to share his experience with his fan base and the world of hip-hop.

Hip-hop music has a reputation for being bold and outrageous, with shocking lyrics and crude videos. It is an ideal musical outlet to be brutally honest and send a strong message. Through his choice of words, the listener identifies and relates to the stresses of fitting in and finding acceptance from peers. The track benefits significantly from the strength of the video. F.Virtue’s emphatic delivery combined with powerful visuals creates a mind-blowing and captivating experience for the viewer. However, it is the lyrics that have garnished the biggest response: he’s a gay hip-hop artist, questioning hip-hop’s homophobic tendencies.

Hip-hop has long since provided a musical voice for the oppressed. In the current battle for equality for the LGBT community, it makes perfect sense for a bold artist to use hip-hop as a medium to fight for equality. Anita Bryant has already been dubbed as the definitive anti-homophobia song in hip-hop. F. Virtue raps, "This isn’t gay rap. Do gay chefs make gay food?"

The message behind F.Virtue’s lyrics go beyond equality and acceptance - they are a push for social change and bettering the next generation. It is an anthem for the LGBT community; a force to be reckoned with.