Red Hot

RuPaul | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 5, 2011)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RuCo, Inc
• ASIN: B0002WZT2U
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #138,152 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RuPaul:Alive & Kicking, October 28, 2004

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Nasser Alqatami - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Red Hot (Audio CD)

Having a novelty hit with "Supermodel" in the early nineties was not of any service to RuPaul's career. Surely, it made her a household name putting her on the pop game, but she was forever to be categorized as the one with that song, even when followed by a couple of eligible dance floors fillers, like the wonderful "Snapshot" and the earlier dance-inciting "Shady Shade." The Christmas album Ho Ho Ho was also a great delight that went forgotten and her prolific blog was always a source of news to her followers. A string of minor movie roles followed, but nothing even came close to a supporting role.

As a drag artist, RuPaul received iconoclastic status early in her career adding a stigma of judgment to her. The world hasn't seen a figure so outrageously proud of gender-bending since Divine and Ziggy Stardust.

This time RuPaul brings back the diva with a vengeance. Her latest, Red Hot, is more hits than fluff.

The lead single "Looking Good, Feeling Gorgeous" is the standard attitude-driven gay club anthem set to rear its head at every circuit party from now on. "Coming Out Of Hiding" is exactly what its name suggests: the national closet- exit anthem.

What is surprising about this album is that it incorporates other genres, specifically more R&B. "Are You Man Enough?" has a mid-90's revival tone while "Kinky /Freaky," without reading the liner notes, sounds like the brainchild of none other than The Neptunes, the striking resemblance echoes Kelis' pre-"Milkshake" efforts. Moreover, "Just A Little In & Out" is another leaning groove number.

Red Hot is an upbeat album in every meaning possible, it doesn't drag-along and relies on catchy dance numbers such us the tonic "Workout" and the single-worthy "People Are People" - a standout track.

Red Hot also displays another aspect of RuPaul's vocal ability on "I Need More." Plus, the computer manipulations on "Hollywood U.S.A." and the "My Love Sees No Color" come close to Cher territory.

In a market that is so enamored by Jessica Simpson that it can't help but make her sister Ashlee popular, too, it is unlikely that such a sharp and robust album like RuPaul's Red Hot would receive the recognition it deserves. Nonetheless, this release has more hits than the current top ten albums combined.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rupaul is back and better than ever!, October 4, 2004

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Eric Turner "Rupaul #1 fan" (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Red Hot (Audio CD)

Rupaul is back in all her sassy glory. I have been a Rupaul fan dating back to "Supermodel Of The World." Her music is fun, smart, and funky. I love the humor always infused in her songs. This new album is fantastic. I was delighted to hear the first single "Looking Good, Feeling Gorgeous." It is Ru in all her brassy, vain fabulousness! The lyrics are hilarious! And of course, set to a killer beat and hook. Anyone who can get away with writing songs about their own beauty (and not turn people off) should be given an award. I love her humor about herself and life in general. And yes, she is drop dead gorgeous! I was rendered speechless by the photos in the cd jacket. She is well......breathtaking. My favorite tracks on this great cd are

-Hollywood

-Give It One More Try

-My Love Sees No Color

This album is really great music. Although my friends always giggle when I listen to her, she is an extremely talented artist. I love her positive messages and heart that her music emits. Go on Ru! Heres to more great albums! (and please don't make us wait 8 more excruciating years! A Huge Fan, Eric Turner

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RuPaul is in her element...dead center in her element!!, November 18, 2004

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Mr. Stanley M. Schmidt "boymitch" (Rockford, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Red Hot (Audio CD)

It was so nice to hear from this diva again - it's been far too long since had some quality camp-dance-disco-with-attitude! The intro skits are totally gut-busting! I laughed and laughed during these. She actually mocks and amplifies African American dilect, which is sure to please any listener. The album then kicks off with the movie hit "Looking Good, Feeling Gorgeous". I didn't realize this was from a movie until I heard it. Wasn't it Connie & Carla? Then "Coming Out of Hiding", with it's attitude - what a great song. The rest of album pleases as well, with the exception of one song! What did Ru have to remake "People are People"? I didn't like it, but wasn't awful enough to dock it a star.

Bottom line: If you're a dance music fan, crazy about Ru, need a little fun in your life or want some quality drag queen tunes spinning on your CD player, this CD is for YOU!!