Stills from the music video
Shock and Awe
Watch the new Purple Crush video starring Drag Race winner Raja
It’s become something of an obligation for the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race to make a name for themselves in the music world once the cameras stop rolling. Fan favorites like Manila Luzon and Bianca Del Rio both appeared in recent vids, while Adore Delano, Jinkx Monsoon, and Alaska Thunderfuck have each released their own respective singles and albums — hell, even the patron saint of Drag Race Latrice Royale put on a performance with Jennifer Hudson at the Fashion Rocks event just last week. So it comes as no surprise to see Season 3 winner Raja turning it all the way out in “Shock and Awe“, the latest single from married electronic duo Purple Crush featuring both Raja and Josh Peace on vocals.
Set to a grinding guitar and stomping beat, the video for the Iconoclassic single is styled by Raja herself, who lends a typically fashion-forward look to the monochromatic clip. Filled with checkers, chunky platform sneakers, and some excellent, Leigh Bowery-esque face makeup, the video is worth watching for the gorgeous Drag Race alum alone (although there is a pretty great air guitar sequence, too).
Watch the clip for “Shock and Awe” below:
