“On top of that, it almost guaranteed me being on the show.
Not only was I talented, but I also would have an aesthetic to provide something unique.”
109 on the Billboard 200.
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Sharon Needles kicked off the recent trend in 2013 with her dance-pop LPPG-13, debuting at No.
Justin Honard, Alaska’s given name, knows his music isn’t traditional.
“It’s for them.”
Like Alaska, Blair St. Clair (real name: Andrew Bryson) also dabbles in music.
1 on the iTunes Dance chart within days of release.
Drag Racequeens wield a strong influence over their fans.
However, despite guaranteed support, few queens are signed to major record labels.
Major record labels wouldn’t meet with queens and they still won’t, Slane says.
“Drag music is not a niche or novelty category,” he adds.
“We are proving that it has a valid place alongside all good music.”
People pay attention,“Firkus says.
“On second thought, the country world isn’t famous for being open-minded.”
Trixie isn’t the onlyDrag Racequeen expanding beyond dance-pop.
Season 5 winner Jinkx Monsoon recently releasedThe Ginger Snapped, an indie rock, cabaret, and ska album.
Like drag queens, most pop stars today have an aesthetic or signature style.
Sanders' line of thinking is similar to Firkus'.
With hisAmerican Idoldays behind him, he’s now gearing up to record original music as his drag persona.
“It’s all a matter of perception,” Sanders says.
