Yes! The weekend has finally arrived, and I have voluntarily decided to stay at home and hibernate through the oncoming Aussie winter. Although I was highly enthusiastic about it this morning, after watching the video for “Party Girl” (feat. Mimi Imfurst), I am well and genuinely swayed, swapping slippers and warm socks for high heels and a party dress.

JC Cassis and Rony G are the megapop duos that are XELLE. As well as creating much-loved hype for holding illegal parties and filming videos on NYC public transport, they are a headlining act, having collaborated with some of the most favourite names in pop; Salt n Pepa, Mya and Joan Rivers.

The electro phonics of “Invincible” makes me eager to place my handbag in the middle of the dance floor and shuffle around it, throwing some shapes with my flamboyantly camp bf’s and (shyly) admitting to being a house/ dance music ‘veteran’, the “Red Flag” remix by DJ Natural States M2K, has me reminiscing about the days of house legend Frankie Knuckles; smoke machines in time with the beat, laser light shows overhead and bass speakers larger than your house (excuse the pun). So it’s easy to see why I opted ‘out’…of my night in.

But through all of the 4/4 beats, high vocals, glitz and gorgeous glamour, there is a poignant message from these sexy enslaved people to the vibe: one of self-acceptance and respect against all odds. The original “Red Flag” has a reggae undertone with Latin American beats and amplifies the issues surrounding Gay rights; controversially, the video alternates between XELLE holding a red flag and clips of activists fighting the cause (it particularly reminded me of Russia).

Initially, I was drawn to these ladies for their spontaneity and daring dance beats. But their commitment and enthusiasm for human equality and respect through creativity, delivery and performance keep me a fan. When XELLE grace these beautiful shores, have your glitter, eyelashes and courage ready in full support….

Then, the dance floor ‘et al.’ will be ours, as we too are ‘Invincible’.