Ra7ael Turns Survival Into Anthem With Bold New Single Handbag

Los Angeles has no shortage of artists chasing attention, but every so often, one arrives with something that feels less like content and more like a statement.

Enter Ra7ael, Brazilian-born, LA-based, and impossible to pin down. With over 700,000 streams under his belt and performances at some of the city’s most iconic venues, Ra7ael is carving out his own lane by fusing Pop, Hip-Hop, and Alternative into something unapologetically raw.

His new single Handbag is exactly that—raw, fearless, and drenched in meaning. On the surface, it’s playful, campy, and shady in all the best ways. But underneath the sharp one-liners and satirical tone lies a story rooted in survival and identity. Ra7ael reveals he wrote the track during a time when he literally carried a switchblade in his bag every time he went out, a direct response to the violence LGBTQIA+ people face—especially in his home country, Brazil.

“Handbag isn’t just a song,” Ra7ael explains. “It’s a reminder that queerness has always been political.”

The handbag becomes more than an accessory—it transforms into a symbol. Defense, femininity, and resistance are all zipped into one. It’s provocative, but it’s also empowering, reclaiming power in a world that often tries to strip it away. The production pulls from pop and indie textures, layered with an edge that makes it impossible to ignore. It’s the kind of track you can dance to, laugh with, and still feel the gravity of its truth underneath.

In his own words, Ra7ael hopes listeners walk away with a bigger perspective:“I want the listeners to know that they’re not minorities just because society says so. Labels don't reflect reality, because there’s no such thing as a ‘minority.’ While the song describes the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, it also resonates with anyone who’s ever felt reduced to a label. It’s a call to reclaim the respect that has always been ours. Also, it’s a wake-up call for the queer community itself. A reminder to stay united and focus on who the real enemy is, instead of turning on each other.”

That honesty is what makes Handbag so striking. It’s more than a track—it’s a mirror held up to both society and the queer community, a challenge dressed up in shimmering pop sensibilities. The satirical bite gives it cult-classic potential, while the catchy hooks and confident delivery make it replay-ready. It’s the kind of song that feeds you swagger when you need it most.

And if that wasn’t enough, fans can look forward to a Portuguese version of Handbag in the coming months—a nod to Ra7ael’s heritage and a reminder that his art, like his story, crosses borders.

With Handbag, Ra7ael has managed to blend pop flair with razor-sharp truth, giving us a track that’s as political as it is playful. In a music landscape often chasing algorithms, Ra7ael is busy doing something more important: making music that actually means something.