Reviewers highlight how RuPaul used the track's "glamour and humor as tools of liberation," proving self-expression could be both joyful and revolutionary.
Rolling Stone ranked it #1 on its 2024 list of "The 20 Best Songs by Drag Queens," while Billboard placed it at #30 on its 100 Greatest LGBTQ+ Anthems of All Time.
Watch the original music video that became an MTV staple and defined RuPaul's early career: RuPaul - Supermodel (You Better Work)
Famous fans included Kurt Cobain, who cited it as one of his favorite songs of 1993. User Perspectives
It is described as a "wonderfully OTT [over-the-top] tribute to the stars of the catwalk" with a stylish 1970s disco and high-energy (hi-NRG) dance vibe. Reviewers highlight how RuPaul used the track's "glamour
RuPaul's is widely considered a landmark dance-pop anthem that catapulted drag into mainstream pop culture upon its release in 1992. Critics and fans alike praise it as an "instructional" track for finding one's inner diva, noted for its "accessible grooves" and "camp chic" attitude . Critical & Community Reception
“RuPaul's best track IMO. Great to add this to your 90's house program.” www.discogs.com Key Musical Features User Perspectives It is described as a "wonderfully
It peaked at #45 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached #2 on the US Dance chart, making it RuPaul’s highest-charting pop hit to date.