Born and raised in San Diego, California, RuPaul later studied performing arts in Atlanta, Georgia. He settled in New York City, where he became a popular fixture on the LGBTQ+ nightclub scene. He achieved international fame as a drag queen with the release of his debut single, "Supermodel (You Better Work)", which was included on his debut studio album Supermodel of the World (1993). He became a spokesperson for MAC Cosmetics in 1994, raising money for the Mac AIDS Fund and becoming the first drag queen to land a major cosmetics campaign. He later received his own talk show on VH1 called The RuPaul Show, which he hosted for over 100 episodes while co-hosting the morning radio show on WKTU with Michelle Visage.
RuPaul's Drag Race was created in 2009 and has gone on to produce fourteen seasons in the United States. The show has also seen success internationally, with several international variants of the show being made, such as RuPaul's Drag Race UK and Canada's Drag Race. This has also inspired several spin-offs of the main show, including RuPaul's Drag U, RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars, and RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race. He is also featured as a host on other reality television series such as Skin Wars, Good Work, and Gay for Play Game Show Starring RuPaul.
RuPaul has made appearances in films such as Crooklyn (1994), The Brady Bunch Movie (1995), To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995), But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), television shows such as Girlboss (2017), Broad City (2017), and Grace and Frankie (2019). He later created and starred in his own Netflix original television series AJ and the Queen (2020). In addition, he has also published three books: Lettin' It All Hang Out (1995), Workin' It! RuPaul's Guide to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Style (2010), and GuRu (2018).
RuPaul is considered the most commercially successful drag queen in the United States. For his work on RuPaul's Drag Race, he has received 12 Primetime Emmy Awards, becoming the most-awarded person of color in the history of the Primetime Emmys. Outside of film and television, he also continues to write and record music; he has released fourteen studio albums as of 2022, and received a Tony Award for Best Musical as a producer for the musical A Strange Loop.
Move It Up
RuPaul Lyrics
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Go freaky
Boom-shang-a-lang work that thang!
Step to the beat, to the beat
Go freaky
Boom-shang-a-lang work that thang!
Step to the beat, to the beat
Go freaky
Step to the beat, to the beat
Go freaky
Boom-shang-a-lang work that thang!
Alright now!
All you biological females, who used to have the upper hand
It ain't like that no more honey it's a got real tough up in here
You got your trisexual
You got your bisexual
You got your inner sexual
Girl you have to step your pussy up!
If you're trying to be somebody
Girl you better step it up!
If you're trying to be somebody
Girl you better step it up!
If you're trying to be somebody
Girl you better step it up!
If you're trying to be somebody
Girl you better step it up, girl step it up!
Step it up!
Step it up!
You better sex it up, walk that thang!
Step
Step it up!
Step
Step it up!
Step it up!
You better sex it up, walk that thang!
Step
Step it up!
Step
Step it up!
And she come out there wearings some 300 dollar boots
Yeah girl!
All you biological females out there
It ain't same as it used to be
You ain't got the upper hand
Uh-uh
Look Here!
You got your trisexual
You got your inner sexual
You got your intellectual sexual
Girl you goin' have to step your pussy up!
WOW!
If you ain't goin' step inside this
Then you'd better drop a sign, then!
If you ain't goin' step inside this
Then you'd better drop a sign, then!
If you ain't goin' step inside this
Then you'd better drop a sign, then!
If you ain't goin' step inside this
Then you'd better drop a sign, then!
Girl you have to step your pussy up!
You better sex it up, walk that thang!
Step it up
You better sex it up, walk that thang!
If you're trying to be somebody
Girl you better step it up!
If you're trying to be somebody
Girl you better step it up!
If you're trying to be somebody
Girl you better step it up!
If you're trying to be somebody
Girl you better step it up, girl step it up!
Go step it up!
Girl you have to step your pussy up!
The lyrics of RuPaul feat. Dave Audé's song, 'Step It Up', urge women to step up their game and embrace their sexuality. The song itself is fun and upbeat, with a catchy chorus and a pulsing beat that makes it impossible not to dance along to. The chorus encourages women to let loose and have fun, to "step to the beat" and "go freaky." The lyrics celebrate diversity, acknowledging that there are different types of sexual identities, such as "trisexual," "bisexual," and "inner sexual." Ultimately, the message of the song is that women should be confident in themselves and not be afraid to embrace their sexuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Step to the beat, to the beat
Move your body in time with the music
Go freaky
Embrace your sexuality and express yourself freely
Boom-shang-a-lang work that thang!
Dance enthusiastically and confidently
All you biological females, who used to have the upper hand
Women who once held power or privilege based on their gender
It ain't like that no more honey it's a got real tough up in here
Challenges and obstacles have increased, requiring more effort and determination
You got your trisexual
People who are attracted to three genders
You got your bisexual
People who are attracted to two genders
You got your inner sexual
People who are attracted to those with similar personalities or inner qualities
Girl you have to step your pussy up!
Women must improve their appearance, behavior, or sexual appeal to succeed
If you're trying to be somebody
If you want to achieve status or success
You better step it up!
You must increase your effort, dedication, or skill level
You better sex it up, walk that thang!
Improve your sex appeal and move your body confidently
And she come out there wearings some 300 dollar boots
A woman wearing expensive clothing or accessories
You ain't got the upper hand
You no longer have an advantage or power over others
You got your intellectual sexual
People who are attracted to intelligence and mental stimulation
If you ain't goin' step inside this, then you'd better drop a sign, then!
If you won't put in the effort to succeed, you should give up and avoid wasting time
Go step it up!
Take action to improve your situation or achieve your goals
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID AUDE, RUPAUL CHARLES, JASON ROBINSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Riot Starz
Vanity ate but Elektra's stunts are honestly impressive even though it was way too much for this
joaquin.
Yeah no ones denying that…
Andrea Deans
I agree, her looks did not give her justice, she's stunning
LoAsha
Also I think Elektra relied too much on her stunts
Jordi6304™
all stunt, no lips 💀
those last 10 seconds especially living rent free in my head
bernard bernardo
yeah, elektra bit extra.
Raff raff
Electra slayed and preformed alot in the background whilst Vanity was in the fore front slaying, dont get me wrong Electra did put up a fight but went overboard with the lipsync, felt like she was taking part in japanese street dance off.
Sebastián Zegarra
You forgot the best part: Michelle's WTF during Elektra's exorcism💀
joaquin.
NOT HER EXORCISM HELP 😭
Andrea Deans
Omgggg, gagged for the gods