In a new monthly column, Thotyssey will blow a load on a worthy new song single/video from queer nightlife, while revisiting a Re-gaggable throwback from yesteryear.
Song: “BabaShook” (released June 30, 2017)
Artist: Pissi Myles, a NJ-based drag queen that’s known for her song parodies, sharp off-color wit and being able to be in several cities of the Tri-State area at once. The track was produced by famed drag remixer B. Ames (perhaps best known for her Alyssa Edwards “Drop Dead Gorgeous” mix), and Topher Cusumano co-wrote the lyrics with Pissi.
Buzz: Either you get the Gay Babadook craze or you don’t, but it’s certainly real. Pissi was the first queen to capitalize on the horror-movie-monster-turned-Pride-mascot in a major way. Here’s a fun, infectious dance track that is remix-worthy of the Gods, and Pissi’s Baba-Look in the video slays in every sense of the word. Guest appearance by a cockroach! Now that Pride Month is over, add “Babashook” to your Halloween playlist.
Download: iTunes
ReGag on: “Bloodbath” (released October 29, 2016)
Bob the Drag Queen and DJ Mitch Ferrino were too busy plugging their huge Halloween party of the same name to give this single/video it’s due press (not to mention Bob had just recently won Drag Race and was enjoying the success of her first single with Mitch, “Purse First”). But speaking of Halloween playlists, check this one out. It mixes well with” Babshook!”
Download: iTunes
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