Rising Indie Artist Deportee Releases Two New Singles

The genre-fluid artist known for his global upbringing drops 'Black Women Are Not Cheap' and 'Too Pretty'

Apr. 20, 2026 at 6:09am

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A striking abstract composition of bold, jagged black silhouettes and high-contrast solid colors, conceptually representing the fusion of global influences and social themes in Deportee's music.Deportee's new singles blend diverse global sounds and social commentary into a unifying artistic vision.Today in Detroit

Deportee, a rising singer-songwriter based in Detroit, Michigan and St. Mary, Jamaica, has released two new singles: 'Black Women Are Not Cheap' and 'Too Pretty.' Raised as the son of a U.S. diplomat, Deportee's global upbringing has shaped his genre-fluid sound, which blends R&B, reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop. His new singles are gaining traction in the Jamaican dancehall scene, with 'Black Women Are Not Cheap' inspired by a scene in a recent music video that the artist found objectifying.

Why it matters

Deportee's music reflects his unique life experiences and perspective, offering a unifying voice during divisive times. His new singles tackle important social issues while showcasing his versatile artistry, which blends diverse global influences.

The details

Deportee's new singles 'Black Women Are Not Cheap' and 'Too Pretty' feature an accompanying music video for 'Too Pretty.' The artist was inspired to write 'Black Women Are Not Cheap' after seeing a scene in Young Nudy's 2023 music video 'Peaches and Eggplants' that he felt objectified women. Deportee's genre-fluid sound, shaped by his global upbringing as the son of a U.S. diplomat, has earned him chart-topping success in Mexico and Bermuda with previous singles 'Getting Back With My Ex' and 'Pressure Point.'

  • Deportee released the new singles 'Black Women Are Not Cheap' and 'Too Pretty' in April 2026.

The players

Deportee

A rising singer-songwriter based in Detroit, Michigan and St. Mary, Jamaica, known for his genre-fluid sound that blends R&B, reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop.

Young Nudy

An American rapper whose 2023 music video for 'Peaches and Eggplants' inspired Deportee to write 'Black Women Are Not Cheap.'

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What they’re saying

“My new single is actually a reaction to the music video for Young Nudy's 'Peaches and Eggplants' from 2023. I remember a scene from the video where a man grabs a woman's behind and you never see the woman's face, just her butt. To me it was kind of off putting and made her look cheap. I felt a protest swell inside me and the words 'Black Women Are Not Cheap' came to me.”

— Deportee, Artist

The takeaway

Deportee's new singles showcase his ability to blend diverse global influences into a unique sound while also using his platform to address important social issues. His music reflects his life experiences and perspective, offering a unifying voice during divisive times.