Is that blood within the water? No, it is a massacre!
The claws got here out, and the stunts have been dropped at the primary stage on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 Episode 8.
No one is secure through the Lalaparuza. We have been on the sting of our seats to see how this spherical would prove. (And it did not disappoint!)
“LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown” packed loads of excessive rigidity and power into one spherical. Fans of the lip-syncing eliminations would love this competitors.
There aren’t any Maxi Challenges to throw the queens off. No runways to evaluate the style degree. The resolution is all about lip-syncing, one thing the queens receives a commission to do on a day by day/weekly foundation.
I like this match!
RuPaul’s Drag Race (and, by extension, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars) has completed variations of this Maxi Challenge. Whether battling it out as a twist or a knockout-style match, the drama will all the time whittle down to at least one queen getting the boot.
The queens cannot ever plan for this as a result of they by no means know if and when it will pop up throughout their season.
The Lalaparuza ought to turn out to be a staple of Drag Race annually. We get loads of nice lip-syncs, the queens need to show to the judges their lip-syncing talents, and the drama of who wins/loses causes loads of chaos.
What extra might we ask for? Bring all of it, RuPaul.
Now, let’s get into every of the lip-syncs. Firstly: Malaysia Babydoll Foxx vs. Marcia Marcia Marcia to “Boys Don’t Cry” by Anitta.
Malaysia picked Marcia as a result of she thought she might simply beat her. Why deny it?!
Malaysia misplaced her lip-sync for 2 causes: (1) she underestimated Marcia’s dancing skill past Broadway, and (2) she could not sustain with the high-energy music.
[In confessional] Bob walked onto her first runway purse first. Aura left that runway curse first.
Luxx Noir London
Marcia was flipping and serving stunts/fierceness to the beat; this music might be much like her wheelhouse. Malaysia tried to maintain up and did job serving the lyrics and shifting across the stage. But the result felt wrapped up mid-way via the music.
Marcia acquired the benefit by getting to decide on the lip-sync music.
On the opposite hand, the lip-sync between Loosey LaDuca and Spice was the exact opposite.
Spice acquired to decide on the music (“Do You Wanna Touch Me” by Joan Jett), which was stronger in her wheelhouse. However, Loosey was edging her out at each flip.
Loosey went for a slower flip by exuding 80s rocker with sultry actions. Spice tried rocker strikes, however she got here off a bit too campy at occasions and off the beat. If she had paced herself higher and hit the rocker vibe more durable, she might’ve snuck the win out.
I agreed with the judges that Loosey snatched this victory. She felt extra like Joan Jett through the quantity.
The lip-sync of “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now” by Celine Dion was the shock sleeper hit nobody noticed coming. This efficiency was the one the place you may’t ever predict dangerous luck coming.
The mixture of Salina EsTitties selecting the ballad AND it being a music she performs weekly in her drag routine (very efficiently, I remind you) was a lethal drive towards Luxx Noir London.
Feel how you’re feeling, child. Let it out!
Mistress Isabelle Brooks
Does anybody else agree that Salina slayed this quantity from high to backside?
From the emotional beats to her comedy drops, Salina knew this music from finish to finish. She perfected the quantity, so it wasn’t a problem for her. Luxx served nice emotion, however the music did not gel along with her fairly as properly.
Salina dominated this quantity; it was laborious to look away when she naturally drew all the main focus.
Now, right here is the quantity that prompted essentially the most debate. Who do you suppose received the battle between Jax and Mistress Isabelle Brooks?
“Tell It To My Heart” by Taylor Dayne is a high-energy music that provides queens loads of alternatives for stunts, emotion, fierceness, and a clear lip-sync. Anyone might’ve received this lip-sync, which is why the profitable queens have been so gagged by who received.
Mistress did an awesome job specializing in the music’s lyrics and power.
She stole focus loads of occasions, giving the judges her mixture of comedy and aptitude. I agreed with the judges about why she in the end received. She would’ve been the profitable contender usually because of her charming power and boob dance.
Though, I can see why it was a detailed race towards Jax.
Jax was touchdown highly effective stunts and matching the beat/essence of the music. She appeared like a lock many occasions through the quantity that she was profitable it.
If it weren’t for Mistress’s power and powerful efficiency, Jax in all probability would’ve received. No one would’ve been upset based mostly on the choice.
This quantity reveals which you can’t predict who will win a lip-sync. You can have all of the acrobatics and stunts, however generally a unique component will pull a queen forward.
Anetra vs. Sasha Colby in “I’m In Love With A Monster” by Fifth Harmony was one other very shut race.
Both queens have been serving stunts, hair flips, and horny strikes. This music was excellent for 2 sturdy performers and lip-sync contenders; it felt pure prefer it might be of their drag line-up.
In this case, Sasha’s power and hair flips stole the present.
Something about Sasha pulls you in and makes you wish to watch. I could not look away every time she flipped her hair and seemed on the digital camera. It was a detailed race, however she did an awesome job of edging Anetra out.
Compared to that lip-sync, “Don’t Go Yet” by Camilla Cabello between Malaysia and Spice was one phrase: tough.
Did they not observe the music in any respect? Or did they each neglect the phrases?
Anyone might’ve received this lip-sync. Seriously, anybody! All they needed to do was keep in mind the lyrics and serve them on the primary stage.
[In confessional] It’s a brand new day within the Werk Room, and I’m pleased to enter my high period. I’m being a full-on high. Like, Spice dom high period. Entering proper now.
Spice
Malaysia received as a result of she knew the lyrics higher than Spice and saved the act/power going longer. If Spice hadn’t saved turning occasionally and discovered the music, she would’ve received.
Though, we’ve to offer her credit score. Her technique of selecting a music Malaysia did not know was the precise thought! You need to know the music you are competing with to get the benefit.
For a enjoyable shock, three-way lip-syncs may be an thrilling time. The fundamental stage would not get too crowded, and the queens need to suppose on their ft to face out towards different rivals. It’s a pleasant deal with after they pop up.
“The Right Stuff” by Vanessa Williams appeared like music that labored for Anetra, Luxx, and Jax.
All three queens might simply match the lyrics, serve some stunts, and add some aptitude to steal focus. It’s a mid-tempo music with loads of excessive moments to get the wow issue.
Out of all three queens, Luxx suited it one of the best.
Her lengthy hair and white lip-sync murderer outfit paired properly with the sultry music. Plus, her alternative of an empowering horny lip-sync quantity gave the judges precisely what they wished. They have been residing for it, and we have been residing for it too.
For the ultimate lipsync of “Finally” by CeCe Peniston, Anetra was going to dominate this quantity no matter who she lip-synced towards.
Jax? Spice? It did not matter. Anetra had this within the bag; she principally selected who she wished to ship house.
Anetra’s high-energy variety of stunts, duck walks, and comedy created a strong trifecta. Jax toned it down extra with just a few tips, as an alternative specializing in the lyrics and essence of the music. However, it was a battle she could not win when a strong lip-sync murderer was her competitor.
[In confessional] Loosey, when you suppose you’re perfection, there may be a case of drag delusional. Girl…
Mistress Isabelle Brooks
Jax shedding “LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown” was surprising, particularly because it was a lip-sync competitors. This competitors appeared like one thing she might simply glide via.
Her overuse of the stunts and connection to the songs might be the place she went improper. Simply having stunts can solely take you to date, and she or he had a string of dangerous luck. If her identify acquired pulled even as soon as, she in all probability would’ve stayed since she would’ve chosen her goal.
Last Thoughts From The Werk Room:
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Anetra selecting to save lots of Spice was the most important shock. Did you count on that? It would’ve been a simple win, however I’m glad she went for the larger competitor.
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Mistress was fast to learn all of the queens who doubted her. She did not allow them to breathe for a second.
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Bruno from the Pit Crew sitting on the primary stage was so cute. It’s good every time the Pit Crew members get extra of a showcase past simply carrying scorching underwear.
Now, over to you, Drag Race followers.
What did you consider “LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown”?
Are you unhappy to see Jax go? Which lip-sync quantity was your favourite? Did you suppose any of the queens wrongfully misplaced their lip-syncs?
Share your ideas within the feedback beneath.
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