On 23 August 2011, he released his first single "Call Me Laquifa," which is available for purchase via iTunes and other commercial music sites. His second single, "Werqin' Girl" was released on 7 August 2012. The music video for "Werqin' Girl" features appearances by Abby Lee Miller, Jenifer Lewis, RuPaul's Drag Race pit crew member Jason Carter, and Yara Sofia. In 2013, Shangela appeared in the music video "Gone With the Wind Fabulous" by Kenya Moore.
In 2015, Shangela lent her voice to the cheer company California Allstars. Shangela voiced over the cheer mix for the California Allstars Aces.
Werqin' Girl
Shangela Laquifa Lyrics
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Um, Hi, I heard Y'all was hiring
Yeah, yeah my name is Laquifa
Can you see this tattoo right here on my chest
Yeah you don't got to interview any of them chicken heads down there
I get my credentials from the street baby
Clock the hair
Clock the nails
Clock my skirt (clock my skirt)
Clock the bag
Clock the shoes
Now punch the clock it's time to work
Move over amateurs
Taking mine, taking yours
Uhh somebody better hold my purse mhm
Figure it out like nancy drew
Catch up quick like Halleloo
Who gon' check me boo?
Not you
I'm a pro
Pro
I'm a pro
Uh I am a professional
Pro
I'm a pro
I'm a pro
Uh I'm a professional
Work (work work)
I came to work (work work)
I'm here to work (work work)
I told y'all I was a professional
Work (work work)
I came to work (work work)
I'm here to work (work work)
See I am a professional
P-p-p-p-p professional
P-p-p-p-p professional
P-p-p-p-p professional
Halleloo
P-p-p-p-p professional
P-p-p-p-p professional
P-p-p-p-p professional
Halleloo
Yes
Approved
Up the ladder
Watch me move
No 9 to 5
Around the clock
Overtime
Haters can not touch my drive
I'm a pro
Pro
I'm a pro
Honey, I am a professional
Pro (what)
I'm a pro (what)
I'm a pro (what)
Uh I'm a professional
Work (work work)
I came to work (work work)
I came to what? (work work) mhm
I told y'all I was a professional
Work (work work)
I came to work (work work)
I'm here to work (work work)
I told y'all I was a professional
Didn't you see my badge?
I am a professional
P-p-p-p-p professional
P-p-p-p-p professional
P-p-p-p-p professional
P-p-p-p-p professional
Halleloo
P-p-p-p-p professional
P-p-p-p-p professional
P-p-p-p-p professional
P-p-p-p-p professional
Halleloo
Gucci, Prada
Dolce Gabana
Red Bottom, yes I got them
No Kardashian collection here
The song 'Werqin' Girl' by Shangela Laquifa is an upbeat and empowering track about being a professional and working hard. The spoken intro features Shangela introducing herself to potential employers, stating that she is a professional and flaunting her credentials. She then proceeds to list all the things people should 'clock' or notice about her appearance, such as her hair, makeup, nails, and clothes before asserting that she's better than her competition. The song continues with Shangela exclaiming that she's a pro and that she came to work. The chorus emphasizes her passion for working and being a professional.
The overall theme of the song is one of confidence, pride in oneself, and the importance of hard work. Shangela is confident in who she is and what she brings to the table, and she's unapologetic about it. She also encourages people to take pride in their work and to show it off. The song celebrates individuality, hard work, and excellence in one's craft.
Line by Line Meaning
Um, Hi, I heard Y'all was hiring
Hello there, I was informed that there are job opportunities available here.
Yeah, yeah my name is Laquifa
My name is Laquifa and I am confident about it.
Can you see this tattoo right here on my chest
This tattoo on my chest is a symbol of my character and I'm proud of it.
Yeah you don't got to interview any of them chicken heads down there
You don't have to interview anyone else because I'm the only one capable enough.
I get my credentials from the street baby
I have the necessary skills and experience from the street.
Clock the hair
Notice my hair.
Clock the mug
Notice my face makeup.
Clock the nails
Notice my nails.
Clock my skirt (clock my skirt)
Notice my skirt.
Clock the bag
Notice my bag.
Clock the shoes
Notice my shoes.
Now punch the clock it's time to work
It's time to start working now.
Move over amateurs
Step aside for the professionals.
Taking mine, taking yours
I'm going to succeed and surpass everyone else's accomplishments.
Uhh somebody better hold my purse mhm
I'm so successful and busy that I need someone to carry my personal items.
Figure it out like nancy drew
I always solve problems like a detective (Nancy Drew).
Catch up quick like Halleloo
You need to catch up with me and my success fast, like you're excited (Halleloo).
Who gon' check me boo?
Who can stop me or criticize me?
Not you
No one can stop me.
I'm a pro
Pro
I'm a pro
Uh I am a professional
Pro
I'm a pro
I'm a pro
Uh I'm a professional
I am a professional and I know what I'm doing.
Work (work work)
I came to work (work work)
I'm here to work (work work)
I told y'all I was a professional
Work (work work)
I came to work (work work)
I'm here to work (work work)
See I am a professional
I'm here to do my job and I'm good at it.
P-p-p-p-p professional
P-p-p-p-p professional
P-p-p-p-p professional
Halleloo
I am a professional (repeated) with enthusiasm (Halleloo).
Yes
Approved
Up the ladder
Watch me move
No 9 to 5
Around the clock
Overtime
Haters can not touch my drive
I'm approved and on my way to the top, watch me succeed without a typical 9 to 5 grind, constantly working and motivated.
Didn't you see my badge?
I am a professional
My success and skills prove that I am a professional.
Gucci, Prada
Dolce Gabana
Red Bottom, yes I got them
No Kardashian collection here
I have expensive, designer clothing and accessories that are not affiliated with the Kardashian collection.
Contributed by Luke M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ChingysGurl928
i still sing "i am a professional" in my head when someone tries me at work lmao
@user-kk4vf3wm7n
Haha me too
@absolutelyfreestockshots1931
+Galaxy Hearts This is really ppppppppppppppppp-professional. Just got me loving it ALL OVER!
@zaniyahj.9404
Jocelyn Evelyn me too this is my comeback when someone talks smack "who you checking boo not you cause I'm a pro
@Yourfairweatherfriend
Jocelyn Evelyn haha
@aprilschauers112
Same. I have said "I'm here to work" out loud and then the rest plays in my imaginary mind.
@thiefofthursday
Before Rihanna's 'work' britneys 'work bitch' and 'work from home' there was werqin girl. I remember when this came out I didn't know anything about rpdr. This is ICONIC
@amy4762
Ikr this is the OG work right here
@thingthang2904
I wouldn't call it OG considering Rupaul had Supermodel years before. But a fantastic song for sure (still my favorite out of any drag race girl).
@amy4762
YOU FORGOT THE SCHUYLER SISTERS