The title of the album started out as "Faster! Faster!" because the initial concept was momentum and speed, but as the project took shape, the emerging theme became perseverance. The philosophy being that there are more ways to be a winner than coming in first place.
In the song "Main Event", we champion taking responsibility for the navigation of your human emotions by a healthy, proactive form of denial... dancing the blues away. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. I've learned to look at the dark nights, but not to stare.
Main Event [R. Charles / L. Piane]
Here we go again, chapter two, turn another page I'm walking in the rain, paint a smile upon my face
Cause I won't let the spotlight see the heartbreak in my lovelife When the laughter starts to fade, all the drama takes center stage
Strike up the band, bang a drum like the beat of my heart You left before the end, before our story had a chance to start
When you step into the disco, leave your problems at the front door You know, the world don't have to end, long as the DJ records spin
This is the main event, are you ready Just let the music dance into your soul Faster faster, exhileratin' Just let the rhythm make you lose control
Until they say last call, or somebody says your name I'm gonna keep on dancing, I gotta dance away the pain
I won't let love bring me down, you won't see me cryin' on the dance floor No, I won't let love bring me down, you won't see me cry, you won't see me cry, Never see me cry, never see me cry...
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Children Of The Night
Wayne is right on target here with his mash-up video for "Let's Turn The Night", a track from my new album "Champion". Lucian and I wrote the song during the height of the prop 8 protests here in West Hollywood. aguynamedwayne
Let's Turn The Night [R. Charles / L. Piane]
I don't wanna say, it's much too obvious Tell it on the mountain, and turn around I didn't wanna do this, but you won't give it up Revel in your haste to put us down but...
When the lights go out, we are the sun And that's because we know the power of love We are all one
Turn out the lights, wake up your soul Let's turn the night into tomorrow Wherever we are, ever we go We are the light, you're never alone
You justify your judgement, who's right who's wrong Try me by a jury of my peers We'll be at the disco dancin' to our song Deep inside the bass we have no fear cause...
And tomorrow belongs to those who believe It belongs to you and me, shine a light Let'em see, let'em see
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Download "Champion" Today!
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Sunday, February 22, 2009
The Perfect Ru
It was quite perfect. We recorded the whole album in Lucian's bedroom, with his closet serving as the vocal booth. Just the three of us, Lu, Ru & Gumbo (Lucian's dog).
Sidenote: Part of the reason Mama named me RuPaul was to pay homage to her creole roots. Creole chefs start with a "roux" as the base for traditional Gumbo. Mama always said "the best Gumbo starts with the perfect roux."
RuPaul "Champion' will be available for download on Tuesday February 24th.
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Lyrics: "Cover Girl"
"COVER GIRL (Put the bass in your walk)" [R. Charles / L. Piane]
Stroll down the runway, Another payday Cover of magazines
And when they see me, They wanna be me I am the fantasy
Covergirl! Put the bass in your walk! Head to toe! Let your whole body talk!
To Graumann's Chinese, Red carpet TV Valet my limousine
Box office sweetie, An Oscar nominee Now watch me snatch trophies
Walk... Now, walk...(and what?) Pump and bump it Pump it and bump, bump it .
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Lucian sent me this
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Santino sent me this
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click here to download for “COVER GIRL” the RuMixes on iTunes.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
drag race to witch mountain
i'm so happy that everyone loves "RuPaul's Drag Race". i love it too. my album "Champion" is completely finished and the single "Cover Girl" will be available for download any second now.
here is the tracklisting for the new album:
1. Main Event 2. Jealous Of My Boogie 3. Cover Girl 4. Tranny Chaser 5. LadyBoy 6. Champion 7. Never Go Home Again 8. Destiny Is Mine 9. Let's Turn The Night 10. Devil Made Me Do It 11. Theme from "Drag Race" 12. Throw Ya Hands Up w/Lady Bunny .
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