On Point With: Espi O’Najj

VERS Bar’s “Get Schooled” winner, this secret agent queen is busting into the headquarters of your mind and stealing all your secrets… the stealthy and sublime Espi O’Najj! Thotyssey: Hi Espi, thanks for chatting with us on this ungodly hot day! How is your summer so far?Espi O’Najj: Hello, hello! Thank you for chatting withContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Espi O’Najj”

On Point With: Erotica

This sexy, spooky campy vamp is shadow dancing her way into Brooklyn drag stardom. Enter Erotica! [Cover photo: @chase202 & @photochase_nyc] Thotyssey: Erotica, hello! So, how is July treating you so far… did you do anything for the 4th?Erotica: Hello darling! So far July has been very, very hot, and not in the way I usuallyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Erotica”

On Point With: Reina NoBuena

She’s got two major competitions coming up, and both a weekly show and a recent major magazine cover that she shares with her drag mom… everything’s coming up buena for Reina NoBuena! Thotyssey: Hey Reina, thanks so much for chatting today! Tell us how July is treating you so far! Reina NoBuena: All good, andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Reina NoBuena”

On Point With: Mady Lopez

She’s got tons of talent and even a few drag champion titles for good measure… the sharpest screwdriver in the Toolbox, Ms. Mady Lopez! [Cover photo: Chara Confusion] Thotyssey: Mady, hello! Happy July! How was your Pride? Mady Lopez: Hey, happy July! It was wonderful–so busy and fun. How many Prides have you celebrated inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mady Lopez”

On Point With: Soraya Sis

Coming into a stacked week of gigs, this Brooklyn based queen is here to serve fascinatingly fringy fun… Soraya Sis! [Cover photo: @tay.emilyy] Thotyssey: Hi Soraya, thanks for chatting today! So how was your Pride month? Soraya Sis: Hey Thotyssey, thank you for having me! Pride was absolutely thrilling (and honestly, still doesn’t feel likeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Soraya Sis”

On Point With: Sugar B. Real

A two-time Empress of the Imperial Court of New York and Fire Island’s current reigning Homecoming Queen, Rhonda Potter aka Sugar B. Real is about to preside over one of the Island’s most important events of the year. Thotyssey: Sugar, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today, so soon after Pride Month, and being crownedContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sugar B. Real”

On Point With: Salina EsTitties

Currently dropping (actually good) tracks, serving exciting live shows all over the world (including Pride Week in NYC) and preparing to mark her territory in Podcastland, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” S15 Golden Boot winner Salina EsTitties is a Survivor who had to overcome many hardships to be the winner she is today. Thotyssey: Happy Pride, Salina–LosContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Salina EsTitties”

On Point With: Little Piece

A former child performer who grew into social media and music success as well as Philadelphia drag stardom, Little Piece is currently taking the biggest slice of New York nightlife pie… and it’s delicious! [Cover photo: Joe Mac] Thotyssey: Hello! Happy Pride Month! Do you have all your looks in order, or are you gonnaContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Little Piece”

On Point With: Naarak’s Tai

Born in Thailand, Tai became a young entrepreneur in New York and ultimately created one of the city’s best known Asian / API / Asian-American nightlife brands. And this Pride Month, he will serve many different forms of Naarak for our kiki pleasure! [Cover photo: Duke Winn] Thotyssey: Hi Tai, thanks for talking to usContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Naarak’s Tai”

On Point With: Kelly Mantle

Don’t be fooled by this multifaceted performer’s brief time on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” — she’s so much more than that and a bacon dress! A stage and screen actress with several credits who made Oscar history, a musician who rocks out with other big name queens, the niece of a true American icon, and nowContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kelly Mantle”

On Point With: Crystal Marie Tyler

Having already won an important drag pageant for up-and-comers, artist and performer Crystal Marie Tyler had an army of fans cheering her on at Stonewall as she won a second important title. And this weekend, she returns to the scene of that great moment for an all new showcase! Thotyssey: Hi Crystal! How is PrideContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Crystal Marie Tyler”

On Point With: Xana 101

Co-producer of the rave-tastic EUWHORIA parties that are seizing the queer femmes and their friends like a fever, Xana 101 is spinning the soundtrack of a stylish & sexy summer. [Cover photo: Hadriel Gonzalez / Cyb3r Bull] Thotyssey: Hi Xana, happy Pride Month! You just came off of, what, three gigs this weekend? “Kittypool,” “Xenasphere”ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Xana 101”

On Point With: Anne J. Tifah

With her drag striking a balance between political activism and superfun weirdness, Anne J. Tifah is truly a drag performer of this moment… and likely for many moments to come! Thotyssey: Thanks for chatting today, Anne! How has Pride Month been treating you so far? Anne J. Tifah: Hello! I’m so happy to be withContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Anne J. Tifah”

On Point With: Hope 808

Coming up as a DJ during socially distanced post-lockdown NYC, Hope 808 keeps us hopeful for the future of the city dance floors with “Family Jewels,” “Lezzie Maguire” and an official Pride party this summer. [Cover photo: Syra Sparkle] Thotyssey: Hi Hope, Happy Pride! How is June treating you so far? Hope 808: Hey there,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Hope 808”

On Point With: DynAmite

Known for bringing Bollywood beats to the bars via his hit party brand Yuva, producer and DJ DynAmite serves it hot this summer. [Cover photo: Winston Williams] Thotyssey: Hi DJ DynAmite, thanks for chatting today! We are already about a third of the way through Pride Month now… how is it treating you so far?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DynAmite”