Described as spiritual and sensual, Genie Santiago is a musician, poet, visual artist, community collaborator, and healer based out of Boston. Emerging from rough beginnings, her art draws from her experience growing up as a poor, Queer Latina and a survivor of sexual abuse. Her life and identity have inspired her mission to use her art to empower others to overcome trauma, decolonize the mind, promote sexual freedom, and stray from the ideals of self-hatred that society places upon us. Genie uses her art and platform to amplify the needs of BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and marginalized voices of her community.
With humble beginnings in school performances and open mics, Genie finally gained the stability and means to develop her brand and music in 2017. Notable events she has performed at since then include the Evolution Of Hip Hop Festival, Queer Qarnival, Bust Out Boston, and Boston Cannabis Week. She has opened for acts Lupe Fiasco, BIA, and sang alongside grammy nominated artist Son Little during his tour stop in Boston. Genie also created the “”Sunflower Series” in 2018 to showcase the work of Boston based performers and help create intimate bonds between audience and performer. “”We are more than performers. We are artists. We are fragile beings with a story to share.””
In 2018, Genie released her debut EP “”Know Your Worth”” which focused on self-care and stepping into your power. Summer 2019 with the release of the single “”Spirit Party”” accompanied by a music video portraying a day in the life of Genie. The song is meant to connect the sexual and spiritual realms while raising consciousness towards the importance of self-intimacy, meditation, and health. In 2020, during a pandemic and revolution, Genie released the socio-political single “”Revelación””. The song is a universal cry for racial justice, an uprising against white supremacy, and a demand to decolonize. In 2021, Genie released her first full-length album “Inner Space”. Journalist Victoria Wasylak quotes, “Inner Space crushes cycles of abuse, prejudice, sexual assault, and trauma under its heel in the most peaceful way possible — with poetic patience and love.” In collaboration with The Boston Foundation LAB Grant and The Museum of Science, Genie was able to curate a fully accessible, free, and immersive album release experience for her beloved community at the Charles Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Science.
Genie’s music continues to grow and blossom as she evolves as an artist and performer. She is currently working closely with producer/engineer Mertz on new music which will feature local artists. Stay tuned for more magic and healing music!