"Supermodel (You Better Work)"
Single by RuPaul from the album 'Supermodel of the World'
Released	1992/1993
Format	CD single 12" Vinyl
Genre	House / Dance-pop
Label	Tommy Boy Records
Writer	RuPaul Jimmy Harry Larry Tee
Producer	Eric Kupper
Certification	Gold (US)
RuPaul singles chronology
Sex Freak Supermodel (You Better Work) Back to My Roots

"Supermodel (You Better Work)" was the third single (but first major label single) for dance music singer and drag queen RuPaul. The single was an unexpected success during an era where grunge music was at the height of its popularity. Image File history File links Supermodelsingle. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... RuPaul (born RuPaul Andre Charles on November 17, 1960), is an American drag performer, dance music singer, actor, and songwriter who gained worldwide fame in the 1990s; appearing in a wide variety of television programs, films, and musical albums. ... Supermodel of the World was the debut album by drag queen, dance music singer and actress RuPaul. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... A CD single is a music single in the form of a compact disc. ... A gramophone record, (also phonograph record - often simply record) is an analog sound recording medium: a flat disc rotating at a constant angular velocity, with inscribed spiral grooves in which a stylus or needle rides. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... House music is a style of electronic dance music that was developed by dance club DJs in Chicago in the early to mid-1980s. ... Dance-pop is a subgenre of pop music that evolved from disco, circa the early 1980s, that combines dance beats with a pop song structure. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Tommy Boy Records is a record label started in 1981 by Tom Silverman after borrowing $5000 from his parents. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... RuPaul (born RuPaul Andre Charles on November 17, 1960), is an American drag performer, dance music singer, actor, and songwriter who gained worldwide fame in the 1990s; appearing in a wide variety of television programs, films, and musical albums. ... Larry Tee (born Lawrence Thom on October 12th, 1959) is an internationally-renowned DJ, club promoter, and music producer who coined the word Electroclash and helped launch the careers of such artists as Scissor Sisters, Fischerspooner, RuPaul, Peaches, and Avenue D, among others. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... “Golden record” redirects here. ... GOLD refers to one of the following: GOLD (IEEE) is an IEEE program designed to garner more student members at the university level (Graduates of the Last Decade). ... “Hot 100” redirects here. ... RuPaul (born RuPaul Andre Charles on November 17, 1960), is an American drag performer, dance music singer, actor, and songwriter who gained worldwide fame in the 1990s; appearing in a wide variety of television programs, films, and musical albums. ... Sex Freak was the name of the second E.P./single released by then unfamous singer and drag queen RuPaul. ... Back to My Roots was the fourth single (and second major label single) released by singer and drag queen RuPaul. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... A drag artist Lypsinka. ... RuPaul (born RuPaul Andre Charles on November 17, 1960), is an American drag performer, dance music singer, actor, and songwriter who gained worldwide fame in the 1990s; appearing in a wide variety of television programs, films, and musical albums. ... Grunge redirects here. ...

The song was a dance club anthem that, though particularly popular with gay audiences, found mainstream success due in part to RuPaul's accessible "nice drag queen" image. The song consists of RuPaul giving advice to a young black supermodel, and briefly several other models, largely consisting of "sashay, chante!", "work, turn to the left, work, now turn to the right", and "You better work". The music video for the song, featuring RuPaul in various getups prancing around town, became a staple on MTV. Singer Kurt Cobain of Nirvana cited the song as one of his favourites of 1993 and the two were photographed together at the MTV Video Music Awards that year. Laser lights illuminate the dance floor at a Gatecrasher dance music event in Sheffield, England A nightclub (or night club or club) is a drinking, dancing, and entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark. ... GAY can mean: Gay, a term referring to homosexual men or women The IATA code for Gaya Airport Category: ... A drag artist Lypsinka. ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 – c. ... This article is about the American grunge band. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... The MTV Video Music Awards were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. ...

The song features spoken word snippets by legendary blacktress LaWanda Page, who went on to appear in several music videos by RuPaul. LaWanda Page, born Alberta Peal (October 19, 1920 - September 14, 2002) was an American actress, perhaps best known for her portrayal of Aunt Esther in the 1970s sitcom Sanford and Son. ...

The single is most commonly found on compact disc coupled with the b-side "House of Love", which would go on to become a single itself. Various 12" vinyl releases were also pressed, including a limited edition picture disc in the United Kingdom. House of Love was the third major label single (and fifth single) to be released by singer and drag queen RuPaul. ... The overwhelming majority of records manufactured have been of certain sizes (7, 10, or 12 inches), playback speeds (33â…“, 45, or 78 RPM), and appearance (round black discs). ...

It was later covered by 80's-90's pop singer Taylor Dayne on the Lizzie McGuire Movie soundtrack in 2003.

In 2006, Rupaul re-recorded the track with an 80's freestyle inspired backing track and released it as the leadoff single from "Rupaul. Reworked," reaching #21 on the US dance charts.

During the Spice Girls 2007/08 tour the song is played whilst Victoria Beckham poses on the catwalk as her solo section of the show. The Spice Girls are a British all-female pop group, formed in London in 1994. ... Victoria Caroline Beckham (née Adams; born 17 April 1974) is an English singer, songwriter, dancer, fashion designer, businesswoman, and occasional actress. ...

Track Listing

(varies from country to country; this reflects the United States CD single, which sold the most copies)

1. Supermodel (You Better Work) (Ready to Wear Mix)
2. Supermodel (You Better Work) (7" Mix)
3. Supermodel (You Better Work) (Couture Mix)
4. Supermodel (You Better Work) (La Wanda in Your Face)
5. House of Love (7" Radio Version)
6. House of Love (12" Version)
7. House of Love (Dub)

Track Listings

US 9 Track Maxi-Single

1. "SuperModel" (El Lay Toya Jam) 3:55
2. "SuperModel" (Craig C. Havenhurst Vocal) 9:29
3. "SuperModel" (There, U Just Got Rocked Mix) 4:08
4. "My Love Sees No Color" ([Electrolight Popular Mix[1]]) ) 4:02 [Södros Hemsida [2]]
5. "SuperModel" (Clean El Lay Toya Jam) 3:55
6. "SuperModel" (Craig C. Encino Edit) 3:54
7. "My Love Sees No Color" ([Electrolight Stockholm Mix[3]]) ) 4:38 [Södros Hemsida [4]]
8. "SuperModel" (Craig C. Neverland Instrumental) 9:25
9. "SuperModel" (Jackopella) 3:45

AUS CD #1

1. "SuperModel" (El Lay Toya Jam) 3:55
2. "SuperModel" (Craig C. Neverland Instrumental) 9:27
3. "Coming Out Of Hiding" (Trance Gender Mix) 3:25
4. "My Love Sees No Color" ([Electrolight Stockholm Mix[5]]) ) 4:40 [Södros Hemsida [6]]

AUS CD #2

1. SuperModel (Craig C. Encino Edit) 3:55
2. My Love Sees No Color ([Electrolight Popular Mix[7]]) 4:03 [Södros Hemsida [8]]
3. My Love Sees No Color (Matheos' Dancin' Belly Mix) 4:25
4. My Love Sees No Color ([Electrolight Stockholm Edit[9]]) ) 4:05* [Södros Hemsida [10]]
5. My Love Sees No Color ([Electrolight Popular Extended Club Mix[11]]) ) 10:21 [Södros Hemsida [12]]
6. My Love Sees No Color ([Electrolight Stockholm Extended Club Mix[13]]) ) 11:04[ Södros Hemsida [14]]
7. Supermodel (El Lay Toya Acappella) 3:56

• • (Re)Mix is only a dub/edit