Joshua Montoya aka Prince Joshua recently took part in OUTtv‘s queer reality dating show For The Love Of DILFS hosted by Stormy Daniels (it’s on OUTtv’s YouTube channel btw) and since his debut in reality television he’s continued his passion for entertaining and performing and recently debuted his first ever single ROYAL TEASE featuring Big Dream (@hisbigdream) (ISSA BOP btw).
After performing with Big Dream for the OUTLOUD Music Festival at Weho Pride (West Hollywood) on the SUMMERTRAMP stage as well as the Beaches Pride stage, Joshua dropped second single CLAP THAT featuring Bama Babii (@tattooedhellokitty2). Joshua said “I wanted to make a song that all queer people in the LGBTQIA+ community can feel empowered by while having fun and shaking their ass. My music is for those who want to live life unapologetically themselves, know they’re a bad bitch, and get right back up every time they get knocked down.”.
Last week for his birthday, (20th August), Joshua dropped his third single (and my personal fave so far) called LET THEM EAT CAKE. Joshua said “This is my first solo single about letting guys eat a delicious treat.”
Who is Prince Joshua? Can you share a bit about yourself and your music?
I am a model, dancer, and performing artist living in Los Angeles CA. I came from a very sheltered and religious upbringing in Idaho and made my way to Phoenix when I turned 18 and began gogo dancing. Once I established myself as an influencer and dancer I made the move to CA to continue my passions and began making my own music this year (2024). My mantra is Royalty is a mindset and I encourage everyone to find the inner Prince or Princess or princex within themselves and know that they are worthy, regal, and royalty. My music is for the gays and theys who want to clap cheeks, have fun, and pop off! I am unapologetic about my queerness, my sexuality, and anything I do because we were meant to celebrate all that we have to offer this world!
Who are your inspirations? I’m guessing Katy Perry might be one of them, especially after that fierce photo of the two of you went viral!
Nicki Minaj will always be such a big inspiration to me. She was the first female rapper I had ever heard when in middle school and she completely had me shook out of my Baptist Christian background. I couldn’t believe her words rolled of the tongue so beautifully and nastily it had me feeling like I shouldn’t be listening to her, which only made me want to hear more.
Last night at EVITA @katyperry said she doesn’t dress for the male gaze, she dresses for the male gays and I felt that #icon #katyperry #katycats ✨👑 pic.twitter.com/jX62YQk3hK
— Prince Joshua (@ThePrinceJoshua) August 24, 2024
Tokeyo (@tokesbadd) is the one who really got me to consider creating my own music, he asked me to hop on his track COOCHIE with Baddie Gang and a couple of us joined him for a very vulgar and hype track. After that I found a love for creating, I had always loved writing poetry and now have been creating my own songs and feel so excited every time I write one.
Who would be your dream collab?
My dream collab will always be Nicki Minaj but being able to work with a queer artist that understands the struggle of always having to fight against the grain to get opportunities, exposure, and acceptance would mean the world to me with artists such as Lil Nas X, Kim Petras, and Todrick Hall. I’ve met all three and I’d love to work with one of them as they’d understand my perspective more and could connect with me in that way.
Can you describe your creative process?
First things first I roll up a joint or a blunt, that’s the best way for me to get my creative juices flowing! Once I’m vibing I like to listen to a beat and just start having fun with sounds and rhythms even with no words just saying gibberish to find the flow that I think sounds good, then I just start saying what comes to mind and develop a story from what comes to my head.
It’s really fun having someone there who does music too, I love creative sessions with my friend Big Dream whom my first single ROYAL TEASE is featured on. We smoke some weed, turn on a beat, and just have fun with it, that’s the best way for me to start writing something new.
Is there an album in the works for the future?
I am currently working on an EP to showcase a couple of songs I’ve written, right now I have 3 out and I plan on dropping a few more songs and videos before I drop the whole project, so stay tuned!
So we’ll be getting a video for LET THEM EAT CAKE too?
Yes I plan on doing a video soon so watch this space!
What else do you get up to in Hollywood?
You can always catch me dancing on the weekends whether it’s at big party’s like EVITA, or just dancing at my weekly spot at Beaches for Tokeyo’s party Jocelyn every Saturday. I’m usually on the WeHo strip shaking ass, making cash, and smoking grass. When I’m not working I’ll be at the gym, doing photoshoots, or showing up to an event to network and further myself as an artist.
If you could invite anyone to a dinner party, dead or alive and from any field, who would you choose?
Dream dinner would include Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, Cupcakke, Sexyy Red, Tyler the Creator, Doechii, and I’d honestly just want the dinner to be about vibing and having fun, no business.
Any plans for trips or shows in the UK?
Going to the UK would be a dream. I will one day make that dream come true. With the right opportunity and stars aligning I know one day I’ll get there. Whether it’s dancing, modeling, or music I definitely plan to come out. All it takes is that one promoter or bar to reach out and book me so any chance I get I’ll look into! I’ve had the pleasure of performing all over LA and can’t wait to take the next step and start performing in other cities, states, and one day countries!
Can you tell us more about Majesty?
Majesty is my hobby/baby in another creative aspect, I went to school for fashion and have a BA in fashion marketing and management. I created my own brand Majesty, so that I could have something that represents my aesthetic and share it with others. I have so many creative ideas and can’t wait to one day be able to afford to create what I have dreamt Majesty to be. For now I have a few limited items for sale and hope to one day expand on the merchandise. Majesty is for those who understand that Royalty is the mindset you wear, when wearing it the customer understands that they are worthy, they are regal, and they are Majesty.
Any live shows coming up/dream gig?
I just performed LET THEM EAT CAKE for SUMMERTRAMP & DTLA Proud on Aug 24th, it was such an incredible experience and I’ll be posting a clip of the performance today. (See below).
Watch me perform my new song LET THEM EAT CAKE 🎂🎤https://t.co/81orlnLqdq
— Prince Joshua (@ThePrinceJoshua) August 26, 2024
I’m so blessed to have a stage to showcase my artistry and can’t wait to continue to do so. I’m hoping after my EP drops me, Tokyo, Big Dream, and other Baddie Gang members can all do a big Pride tour going from festival to festival performing our music for our community. I’d also love for another opportunity to be on reality TV especially if it could be a combination of a Pride music tour about our friend group of creatives we call Baddie Gang.
Follow Prince Joshua on socials HERE and don’t forget to stream his music HERE :).
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