2011 In Review : RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3

On January 24th, 2011 RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 premiered on Logo (in the USA) and OUTtv (in Canada).

The season ran for 15 weeks and featured 14 queens. They were Raja (who was a make-up artist for cycles four through twelve of America's Next Top Model), Manila Luzon, Alexis Mateo, Yara Sofia, Carmen Carrera, Delta Work, Stacy Layne Matthews, Mariah, India Ferrah, Mimi Imfirst, Pheonix, Venus D-Lite and Shangela Laquifa Wadley (back for round two).

This season saw RuPaul's longtime friend, Michelle Visage replacing Merle Ginsberg on the judging panel. There were scheduling conflicts between RuPaul's Drag Race and Santino Rice's other show (Life On The Road With Austin and Santino) so Billy Bee and Mike Ruiz filled in for him on weeks when he was absent.

The prizes this year were as follows:

• A headlining Spot on the Absolut Tour
• A lifetime supply of Kryolan Make-Up
• A $75,000 cash prize (up from $50,000 the year before)

Vanessa Williams, Carmen Electra, Chloë Sevigny, Johnny Weir, Lily Tomlin, Aisha Tyler, Eliza Dushku, Cheryl Tiegs, Susan Powter, Wayne Brady, Fantasia Barrino, Sharon Osbourne, Margaret Cho and LaToya Jackson (twice!) were all guest judges this season. Chaz Bono made an appearance as well!

Surprisingly, the music-video chosen for the finale of the season was not a track from RuPaul's current album Glamazon, (which was released the day of the finale) but was the title track for his previous album: Champion. The version of the song is not the album version, but the DJ BunJoe's Olympic Mix  available on RuPaul's 2010 Remix EP Drag Race.


This season was released on DVD on December 6th, 2011 exclusively through Amazon.com.


BUY IT:

Digital Files (Amazon)
DVD (Amazon)
 

Video: RuPaul and Milton Berle @ the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards

This is a video of RuPaul and Milton Berle presenting the viewers choice award at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards.

This appearance had a lot of people talking. You could feel the tension on stage. Apparently Milton offended RuPaul backstage and RuPaul was going to let him know how he felt. Once on stage Milton tried to follow the script but RuPaul refused...







BACKSTAGE AFTER PRESENTING:

2011 In Review : SuperGlam DQ

SuperGlam DQ is a remix EP that RuPaul released in the summer of 2011.

It was released digitally on July 16, 2011 and on compact-disc (available
exclusively through amazon.com) on August 6, 2011.

The EP featured 2 previously unreleased tracks: Sexy Drag Queen (Which was recorded especially for this EP) and Drag U Theme in addition to remixes of songs from Glamazon and RuPaul's previous album Champion.


In the spring of 2011 RuPaul asked fans to tweet their opinion of what he should name his remix collection. RuPaul stayed quiet on the topic until the announcement of the release in early July.


This EP is Drag U Theme's first appearance on a RuPaul release and the first time fans have been able to hear the song in full. There are two remixes of the track, and they are so good that they make you forget you still haven't heard the original version! The other previously unreleased track Sexy Drag Queen is remixed twice as well. One remix features Gay Rapper Jipsta, the other does not but is equally fierce.

From the Glamazon album there are two remixes of Superstar and three remixes of Glamazon .From the Champion album there is one remix of LadyBoy.


The track listing is:

1. Sexy Drag Queen (Jared Jones LA Push Mix) featuring Jipsta
2. Drag U Theme (Gomi High Heels & A Dream Remix)
3. Superstar (Hollywood Royalty Mix)
4. Glamazon (Jared Jones Break It Down Remix)
5. Superstar (Matt Pop Amsterdam Remix)
6. Glamazon (Macutchi Up Tut Knuckle Remix)
7. Sexy Drag Queen (Chris Thomas Execution Style Remix)
8. Drag U Theme (Jared Jones Movin' On remix)
9. Glamazon (Gomi Tribalistic Remix)
10. LadyBoy (Revenge of the Kingston Queens)

Buy It:

MP3 - iTunes
Compact Disc - Amazon
MP3 - Amazon

New Interview: Frontiers L.A

RuPaul Restarts Her Engine
Stephan Horbelt
12/23/2011

As 2011 ‘sashays away,’ one of the biggest treats 2012 has in store is the fourth season premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Thirteen new contestants will be vying for the title of ‘America’s Next Drag Superstar,’ which means 12 times we’re going to hear “Don’t f*ck it up,” 12 times we’ll watch queens ‘lip synch for their lives’ and at least a dozen times we’ll sit before the television in awe of host RuPaul’s stunning runway ensembles. For many reality TV connoisseurs, Drag Race is the main event, in no small part due to its astute, always-engaging host, a mother/father figure who consistently hands down sage wisdom to her queens by the bucket-load. We sat down with the world-famous icon to discuss life as a Los Angeles transplant and the hit show’s upcoming season. For this “Year in Review” issue, we even got RuPaul’s thoughts on some of the year’s biggest stories in pop culture.

I actually had no idea that you were born here in SoCal, in San Diego.
Yeah, yeah. I didn’t even admit to it until probably about 13 years ago. [Laughs]

Do you ever get back there?
Not really. I was probably there a year and a half ago. My sister lives there.

Have you been living here in L.A. since Drag Race started filming—which was what, three years ago?
I live in both New York and here, but I’m mostly here in L.A. because of the show, and frankly, at this point in my life, I enjoy it here more, because I get to have some solitude.

I’m always curious to hear from ex-New Yorkers, or even current New Yorkers, how they like L.A.
It’s a different rhythm—they’re so different. New York is different from when I moved there, and L.A. is different from when I first started coming here. I’m different, everything’s different. It depends on what you’re looking for, and right now I’m looking for someplace where I can have an ease. I want the quality of my life to be much better than it would be in New York. So much energy is spent just trying to get to the corner to get your dry cleaning in New York. [Laughs] Here in L.A., you just hop in the car and go on over there.

It’ll take you 30 minutes, but yeah, you just drive over there.
Yeah. It may take you 30 minutes, but in New York, it takes a lot more energy, because you have to put on a coat and do all this stuff. And then, my neighborhood in New York—the place is crawling with paparazzi now, because there are all these famous people who live on my block now. I’ve lived there for about 17 years, but now it’s a hot spot and I have to really dress up every time I leave the house. [Laughs] Not in drag, of course, but something I’d want to be seen in.

Let’s get into the upcoming season. Has the format of the show changed for this fourth season?
The format is the same. What’s different is the girls are much different than ever before. Without giving anything away, there’s a different mentality. I think because the show has been on for so long now, these kids are really TV savvy, and they know what’s expected of them.

Also, with the casting, we are interested in people who are unique, people who have a real story to tell and who can really compete and win—I mean really compete. A lot of people think they can do the show because they have a pussy cat wig and a pair of high heels. That’s not the case. These are people who are really courageous and who have lived long enough to know what it takes to win, and know what it takes to put on a show and to be in business. Because to be in business, you have to be adaptable, you have to be able to be given a challenge and make it work.

The show is of course a huge hit among gay men. What do you think it is exactly that draws gay men to the show?
Well, people who have lived outside of the box, who have seen both sides of the coin, understand that this is all illusion. This world that we live in is all an illusion. The only way I’ve been able to get through it is to laugh at the illusion. Otherwise, if you try to take the illusion seriously, you get really bent out of shape.

So, our show is very entertaining and colorful and all that, but it’s also very serious—the seriousness at which the human spirit needs to be recognized. These contestants are little boys from small towns who, against all odds—who were told ‘You can’t do this,’ ‘You can’t go there,’ ‘If you do this, we will push you out of the family,’ whatever—against all of that, they have said, ‘You know what? I’m gonna do it anyway.’ And the kind of courage that takes is amazing. So people who recognize that courage and that spirit love the show—they love anyone who can overcome that kind of personal adversity. I think that’s what it is. Also, who doesn’t love an entertaining, gorgeous drag queen? [Laughs]

The show is also a huge hit among straight people. Do you think it’s something different that draws them in, as opposed to gay men, for whom drag is a part of their lives?
I don’t think it’s different, honestly. I think that they may not articulate it in the same way. They may not understand that it’s actually a thing. The show is really about the human spirit and how it cannot be ignored. And how no matter what you do or what you say about a person, that spirit still lurks there.

Like I said, these contestants are really interesting people. In our culture, our male-dominated culture, to do something that is totally punk rock—which is to play with girl stuff and to toy with femininity—it’s an interesting thing. What kind of person would do that? It’s much easier to just conform and not embarrass your parents and your neighbors and whoever. But who wants to live that life? And those people, by the way, do live that life, so to watch someone who is going against the grain—I love it. I’ve always loved it and I’ve always been attracted to that. My life isn’t worth living unless I’m going to be following my heart. Most people can’t do that, and I understand that.

One of my favorite parts of the show is finding out who the celebrity judges are going to be for the current or upcoming episode. Because drag is such a long-standing component of gay culture, it feels like these celebrities are supporting gay culture and gay rights and everything that goes along with that. Do you feel the same way?
You know, it’s hard for me to separate gay culture from any culture—I really think it’s all the same. Once you cross a certain line in show business or cross a certain line in your life, leaving restrictions behind, it’s an open game. Most people who are in show business—celebrities, whatever—understand that there is life onstage and then there’s life offstage, and that it’s important to undersand that. So, most performers understand that they are in drag too. Once you’re onstage, you’re in your drag.

We have Elvira on our show. She and I have been friends for many years, and have commented on the fact that she is of course Cassandra Peterson, but she has Elvira as her stage persona. I bet if you spoke with Matt Damon or J.Lo—about her drag name of J.Lo—she would have the same attitude toward what she does—her drag. So the celebrities who come on understand very well what this is. It doesn’t have to be gay culture.

And listen, I’m gonna really blow your mind here. The truth is, these human bodies that we are in, they are just like a drag persona. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. I think at its core, our show is attractive to people—or attractive to their spirits—because they know that you are not the description on your driver’s license. You are actually much bigger than that. That’s why our show and drag exemplifies that ... not even theory—that truth. I think that’s what the real attraction is. We are born naked and the rest is drag. That’s for everybody.

As you know, this issue is our annual Year in Review issue, which typically looks at the year’s biggest stories. Considering that you are a trendsetter and a gay icon and a creator of pop culture yourself, I’d like to ask you to play social commentator for a bit and give me your thoughts on a couple of the year’s big stories.
OK.

The repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was a huge story this year.
If you are looking to Washington, D.C., to make your life better, or to validate your existence, you’re in big trouble. The only person who can do that is you. And the only way change will happen is in the hearts and minds of each individual. Don’t look to D.C. or legislature to validate you. I say ‘right on!’ but that’s only one step. The changes for gay culture are going to happen in the hearts and minds of gay people.

In New York, same-sex couples are able to tie the knot.
Right on, do what you want. Right on, lady.

Elizabeth Taylor passed away in March. Did you ever have the opportunity to meet her?
I did, yes, and she was fantastic. She had a great sense of humor. And I had a photograph of when we met in my first book. Loved her—she was just fantastic.

I’m curious whether you were as entranced by the royal wedding as some Americans were.
I watched it. Me and some friends sat around and watched it, because it was an event, but I could take it or leave it. [Laughs] He seems really lovely, though. He has his mother’s energy—he seems like a really lovely person.

Amy Winehouse also passed away. Were you a fan of Amy’s?
I love her new album, but you know, I say ‘Condragulations, girl.’ She tried really hard to make it happen and she finally did it. If you try hard enough to do something, you can make it happen. And she did. People die—that’s part of the contract that we sign when we come to this existence. You’re born, and you die. And that’s perfectly fine.

And how was your 2011?
I had a great time. I am in a place now in my life where I am completely focused on joy and creating joy. And sure, the other seeps in—the pain seeps in—and I have to catch myself. I have to actively focus on bringing joy to life. And I’m pretty good at it. It take practice, though. It really takes practice.

Catch the fourth season premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Jan. 30 at 9 p.m. on LOGO. logotv.com


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Check This Out: - "The Beginning" (Happy RU Year!)

World Of Wonder put this up on their YouTube page yesterday
 

2011 In Review: Drag U Season 2

On June 20th, 2011 the second season of RuPaul's Drag U premiered on LogoTV.

The format of the show stayed relatively the same as it was for the first season, but there were a few changes made:

• Frank Gatson was no longer on the series, so the role of Dean Of Dance rotated between Andre Fuentes, Tricia Miranda, Jamal Sims, Candis Cayne(one episode) and Toni Basil (one episode). Since Gatson was also one of two permanent judges on the show (the other being Lady Bunny), the Dean of Dance for the episode was also a  judge and then there would be a celebrity judge (or two)
•  There was a new segment called Lady Lesson, where Lady Bunny would teach the ladies...a lesson
• There was a new segment called A Word From RuPaul where RuPaul would share an interesting word with us.
• There was a new segment called Drag Tips where the drag queens would share little known drag secrets with viewers
• Now the winner actually won a prize! The prize consisted of cash (the amount changed with every episode but was always around $3166), a vacation and jewlery

There was no shortage of guest judges this season. Beverly Johnson, Ana Ortiz, Alec Mapa, Dot Jones, Molly Ringwald, Charo, Carol Leifer, Carnie Wilson, Shirley Jones, Raven-Symone and Linda Carter all appeared as guest judges.

The queens that took part in this season were Shannel, Raven, Manila Luzon, Ongina, Jujubee, Mariah, Bebe Zahara Benet, Pandora Boxx, Morgan McMichaels, Tyra Sanchez and Carmen Carrera.

Graham Norton Effect Interview 2004 - Part 2 of 2

In July of 2004 RuPaul appeared on the Graham Norton Effect to chat and promote his album Red Hot. This is probably one of the funniest RuPaul interviews I've seen to date.

Here is the second part of the interview:

And here is what RuPaul wrote about it on his blog:


NORTON EFFECT

the best part of doing the GRAHAM NORTON EFFECT was that they didn’t pre-interview me, which usually squashes any spontaneity an interview might have. the researcher of my segment clearly dug deep into my weblog instead of torturing me with a buzz killing pre-interview.

i haven’t seen the show, but tons of people have written saying that they enjoyed it. i can’t imagine what the editor was able to salvage from my section, because we were sooo X rated. my plan was to not do TV until the album comes out, and to focus on gay, dance and DJ culture with the single, but i love GRAHAM so much that i couldn’t say no. i’m happy i did it.

2011 In Review: Glamazon

April 25, 2011 brought us the release of RuPaul's sixth studio album: Glamazon.

The album was released as a compact-disc (available exclusively through amazon.com) and as a digital release through all the popular digital download sites (iTunes, 7digital, Juno, Amazon, etc..) It debuted at #11 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Album chart and was RuPaul's highest charting album since 1997's Ho, Ho, Ho.

For this album RuPaul worked with producer, Lucian Piane (whom he worked with on his previous album Champion) and it was recorded over 2010 and the beginning of 2011. 

The album runs just over 39 minutes and has 10 tracks:

 1. The Beginning
 2. Click Clack (Make Dat Money) 
 3. Glamazon
 4. I Bring The Beat
 5. Superstar
 6. Responsitrannity
 7. Live Forever
 8. Get Your Rebel On
 9. (Here it Comes) Around Again
10. If I Dream


The first song that fans heard from the album was Superstar. It was featured on 10th episode of the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race. The episode was titled RuPaul-a-Palooza and each queen had to record their own version of the song in a different genre. We didn't get to hear RuPaul's own recording of the track until 4 weeks later during the RuPaul Rewind episode of the show. The version differed a little to the final released version on the album. It's not known whether the album version was changed in the last minute or they purposely used a different version on the show.

The next song that we got to hear was Glamazon. On April 20th, RuPaul put a
1 minute clip of the song on youtube to help build hype for the album. The video clip was the album cover with the lyrics to the song scrolling on the bottom of the video.

RuPaul did several in-store CD signings around the USA in lieu of nightclub act. Many fans were disappointed with this decision, but it has been announced that RuPaul will be doing performances in the early part of 2012. He already has two shows lined up in Australia for March.

There were videos released from the album, as there have been no official singles released from the album. Superstar did chart though, as an album track and sold 3000 copies within the first week the album was out.

Many fans expected that Drag U Theme would be included on this album seeing that RuPaul introduced the song as from his "new album" in the season one finale of RuPaul's Drag U. RuPaul had also tweeted that it was going to be included, but in the end it was left off the album. The track was later available in remixed form on the Superglam DQ EP that was released in the summer, but the original version as heard on the show remains unreleased. (the audio link is a HQ 30 second clip of the instrumental for the track)


Buy It:

MP3 - iTunes
MP3 - Amazon
Compact Disc - Amazon 

Carry On by Martha Wash

The Lip-Synch For Your Life song  for the "Here Comes The Bride" episode of RuPaul's Drag Race  was Carry On by dance diva Martha Wash.


RuPaul shared that this song was a source of strength for him during his mother's passing in the early 90's. 


Definitely worth a listen...

Jealous Of My Boogie Music Video

Jealous Of My Boogie featuring Tyra Sanchez, Raven and Jujubee from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 2.

Graham Norton Effect Interview 2004 - Part 1 of 2

In July of 2004 RuPaul appeared on the Graham Norton Effect to chat and promote his album Red Hot. This is probably one of the funniest RuPaul interviews I've seen to date.

Here is the first part of the interview:

And here is what RuPaul wrote about it on his blog:


NORTON EFFECT

the best part of doing the GRAHAM NORTON EFFECT was that they didn’t pre-interview me, which usually squashes any spontaneity an interview might have. the researcher of my segment clearly dug deep into my weblog instead of torturing me with a buzz killing pre-interview.

i haven’t seen the show, but tons of people have written saying that they enjoyed it. i can’t imagine what the editor was able to salvage from my section, because we were sooo X rated. my plan was to not do TV until the album comes out, and to focus on gay, dance and DJ culture with the single, but i love GRAHAM so much that i couldn’t say no. i’m happy i did it.

2011 In Review: Champion

2011 is the year that marked the end of the Champion era.

As he had done with previous seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race, the season finale of the show featured the 3 finalists filming the music video for his newest single. This season the chosen song was Champion.


The version of the song used for the video was DJ BunJoe's Olympic Mix that is available on the 2010 remix album: Drag Race.

RuPaul had indicated that his favourite track of his was Champion in several different interviews so it was no surprise to fans that this was chosen as the final single from the album.


The music video featured a Grecian theme and had scenes of the girls with RuPaul and without RuPaul.

Buy Champion:

MP3 - iTunes
MP3 - Amazon
Compact Disc - Amazon


Buy Drag Race:

MP3 - iTunes
MP3 - Amazon
Compact Disc - Amazon

Pandora Boxx as Carol Channing

Cute video from Youtube:

RuPaul on The Rosie Show on January 3, 2012

According to the Rosie Show's Twitter, RuPaul is set to be on Rosie O'Donnell's OWN talk show: The Rosie Show on January 3rd at 7:00 PM est.

The interview was recorded on December 4th in Chicago and features three of the queens from the up and coming season of RuPaul's Drag Race

Set your DVR's!

Sahara and Manila wish you a Merry Christmas from Sweden

Cute video that Manila Luzon and Sahara Davenport put up on facebook.

The RuPaul Show - Christmas Special

Here is a 5 minute clip of the RuPaul Show Christmas Special that aired on VH-1 in December of 1997. Sorry about the quality and length but it's all I could find. Upgrades are always welcome of course.

At the end of the clip RuPaul performs the last half of "Christmas Train Medley"


The RuPaul Show Christmas Special 1997 (Clip)

RuPaul's Christmas Ball

RuPaul's Christmas Ball was produced by World Of Wonder and aired on UK television in December of 1993.

The special had guest appearances from Nirvana, Boy George and La Toya Jackson. Elton John is listed as a guest but was only included in the special as it included the world premiere of their remake of "Don't Go Breaking My Heart".

The music video for "Little Drummer Boy" was also taken from this special.

Canadian Viewers: RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 Uncensored on MusiquePlus

 

Of interest to Canadian Fans:

The third season of RuPaul's Drag Race premieres tonight on French Canadian Music Channel MusiquePlus (English: MuchMusic). The show airs every Saturday at 10:00 PM est and repeats Sunday's at 11:00 PM est.

This is a slightly different airing of the show to what OUTTv has been airing.  Since OUTTv had a direct feed from Logo, the version they aired was the American censored version. MusiquePlus on the other hand obtained a copy of the series through the distributor and it is completely uncensored (and widescreen format as well).. It is English with French subtitles.

MusiquePlus isn't airing "Untucked" but they do have last season's "Untucked" up on their official website so it's probably only a matter of time before we get to watch an uncensored version of this season's "Untucked" as well.

RuPaul Christmas Card - 2011

Starting Christmas 2008 RuPaul (with World of Wonder & Logo) would put out a Christmas card that would promote the following season of RuPaul's Drag Race. (Each season has started in late January, with the exception of the first season - and that started Feb 2, 2009).

For the fourth season's Christmas Card, RuPaul became....Beyoncé??

RuPaul Christmas Card - 2010

Starting Christmas 2008 RuPaul (with World of Wonder & Logo) would put out a Christmas card that would promote the following season of RuPaul's Drag Race. (Each season has started in late January, with the exception of the first season - and that started Feb 2, 2009).

For the third season's Christmas Card, RuPaul paid homage to the Burlesque movie poster.

RuPaul Christmas Card - 2009

Starting Christmas 2008 RuPaul (with World of Wonder & Logo) would put out a Christmas card that would promote the following season of RuPaul's Drag Race. (Each season has started in late January, with the exception of the first season - and that started Feb 2, 2009).

For the second season's card, RuPaul became Sarah Palin

RuPaul Christmas Card - 2008

Starting Christmas 2008 RuPaul (with World of Wonder & Logo) would put out a Christmas card that would promote the following season of RuPaul's Drag Race. (Each season has started in late January, with the exception of the first season - and that started Feb 2, 2009).

For the first season's Christmas Card, RuPaul became the Obamas.

Little Drummer Boy: Remixes

In November of 1993 a transparent red promotional 12" vinyl was sent out to clubs in North America featuring remixes.

A1 - Little Drummer Boy (White's Club Mix)



A2 - Little Drummer Boy (R&B Mix)


A3 - Little Drummer Boy (Original)


B1 - Little Drummer Boy (Slice's 12" Club Mix)



B2 - Little Drummer Boy (Slice's Rum Pum Pum Dub)

Little Drummer Boy: The Releases

Here are the various "Little Drummer Boy" releases.

USA "Little Drummer Boy"  CD/Cassette Single

1. Little Drummer Boy
2. A Musical Medley from RuPaul's debut album
    "Supermodel Of The World"  


           
         
        
        










USA "Little Drummer Boy (Remixes)" Promo 12" Maxi-Single




A1. Little Drummer Boy (White's Club Mix)
A2. Little Drummer Boy (R&B Mix)
A3. Little Drummer Boy (Original)
B1. Little Drummer Boy (Slice's 12" Club Mix)
B2. Little Drummer Boy (Slice's Rum Pum Pum Dub)











UK "Little Drummer Boy / Supermodel " 12" Maxi-Single

A1. Supermodel (Alternate Version)
A2. Supermodel (Digifunky's Late Nite Mix)
B1. Little Drummer Boy (Master Mix)
B2. Little Drummer Boy (Slice's Club Mix)













UK "Little Drummer Boy / Supermodel " CD Maxi-Single

1. Supermodel (Ready To Wear Mix)
2. Little Drummer Boy
3. Supermodel (Alternate Version)
4. Little Drummer Boy (Master Mix)

Hard Candy Christmas

"Hard Candy Christmas" is track 12 of "Ho, Ho, Ho" and is a cover of the 1982 Dolly Parton hit of the same name.

The recording features vocals from RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Barbara Mitchell.

Little Drummer Boy

In the fall of 1993  RuPaul released "Little Drummer Boy" on Tommy Boy Records. The song wasn't available on the "Supermodel of The World", but was released on various single formats throughout the world.



The music vdeo was taken directly from the World Of Wonder produced television special titled "RuPaul's Christmas Ball".

Here is the music video:




The track isn't available on iTunes and is long out of print, but is still available through amazon marketplace:

USA 2-Track CD

I Just Can't Wait ('Til Christmas Day)

"I Just Can't Wait ('Til Christmas Day)" is a Christmas song that RuPaul recorded in 2005. It was written by RuPaul and Chris Willis.

It was initially available as a free MP3 download on RuPaul's official site, but was also included on the "People Are People (f/Tom Trujillo)—The RuMixes" CD and digital single.



click here to listen:




Buy it:

Compact Disc (People Are People - The RuMixes)
iTunes

"Cooter" by Pandora Boxx

Ho, Ho, Ho: Celebrate Remixes

"Celebrate" was the only track included on "Ho, Ho, Ho" that was previously released. It was originally included on RuPaul's 1996 album "Foxy Lady" in it's non-remixed form.

A 2x12" single was released to clubs in the autumn of 1997 and peaked at #31 on the USA Club/Dance chart.

A1 - Celebrate (R.H. Factor Mix)



B1 - Celebrate (Prince Quick Mix Warmed Up Mix)



C1 - Celebrate (R.H. Factor Dub)



D1 - Celebrate (Prince Quick Mix's Rubber Duckie Dub)


Other than the R.H. Factor Mix (aka New Years Remix), none of these mixes are available on CD or iTunes.

Unreleased Remixes From "Drag Race" Album

Matt Moss has uploaded two unreleased remixes to Youtube that he did for the "Drag Race" remix album that was released in March of 2010.

Check 'em out!

"Hit The Floor (Matt Moss 12" Extended Mix)":




"Destiny Is Mine (The Matt Moss 12" Mix)":

Ho, Ho, Ho: Santa Baby

"Santa Baby" was the only music video to promote the album "Ho, Ho, Ho". The video was taken directly from "The RuPaul Show - The Christmas Special".

The version of the song used in the music video was different to the album version.

Here is the music video:





And here is the album version:





To get the song in HQ please purchase the album:

iTunes (Digital)
Amazon (Physical CD)

44 Days Until RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4

Ho, Ho, Ho: The Releases

On October 28, 1997 RuPaul released his first and only Christmas album on Rhino Records, titled "HO HO HO".

The album featured 13 tracks:

  1. With Bells On (with Michelle Visage)
  2. RuPaul The Red-Nosed Reindeer
  3. All I want For Christmas
  4. Santa Baby
  5. All Alone On Christmas
  6. Christmas Train (Medley)
  7. Christmas Nite (with Latasha Spencer)
  8. Funky Christmas (Christmas At My House)
  9. I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Claus
10. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down santa Claus Lane)
11. You're A Man One, Mr. Grinch
12. Hard Candy Christmas (with Michelle Visage)
13. Celebrate (New Years Remix)

Though there were no single releases for this album, RuPaul did release 2 promotional vinyls for club and radio play.

The first one was a double 12" single for :

"Celebrate"

Track Listing:

1. Celebrate (R.H. Factor Vocal Mix)
2. Celebrate (Prince Quick Mix Warmed Up Mix)
3. Celebrate (R.H. Factor Dub)
4. Celebrate (Prince Quick Mix's Rubber Duckie Dub)

The R.H. Factor Vocal Mix is identical to the New Years Remix that appears on the album.

The second being a mini ep titled:

"Funky Christmas"

Track Listing:

1. Funky Christmas (Christmas At My House)
2. Celebrate (New Years Remix)
3. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (RuPaul The...)


Buy The Album:

iTunes (Digital)
Amazon (Physical CD)