TL;DR
- Megami has helped four queens win with her verses.
- She emphasizes quotable lyrics and personal branding.
- Generic lines like ‘snatching the crown’ won’t cut it.
- Collaboration is key in crafting memorable verses.
- She enjoys helping queens without charging them.
When it comes to the fierce world of RuPaul’s Drag Race, few names shine as brightly as Megami. This Drag Race alum has carved a niche for herself as a songwriting powerhouse, helping four contestants snag victory with her killer verses. That’s right, honey! If you want to know how to craft a winning RuMix verse, you better listen up because Megami is spilling the tea.
In just two years, Megami has penned or co-penned four verses that led to queens strutting their stuff in victory. One of her most notable contributions was to the All Stars 11 premiere song, “Break Dancin’ 2: Electric Rugaloo,” which saw her season 16 sister Dawn take the crown alongside Morgan McMichaels. Talk about a legacy!
So, what’s the secret sauce to writing a killer Ru verse? According to Megami, it’s all about leaving the clichés behind. Forget the tired tropes of “snatching the crown” and focus on what makes you unique. “The secret really is you got to talk in quotes,” she shared during a recent interview. Each line should be something the audience can remember and quote back to you. It’s not just about rhyming; it’s about creating a puzzle that showcases your personality in just a few bars.
Megami’s advice is particularly timely for the upcoming season 19 queens. She emphasizes that a Ru verse isn’t just a regular rap verse. Unlike traditional rap songs that can explore a single theme, a Drag Race verse has to be distilled into a mere eight lines. “You want to have something that boils down your personality into like eight lines that people can quote,” she explained. “You don’t want to say generic stuff.”
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During her chat, Megami also reflected on her collaboration with Dawn for her All Stars 11 verse. They brainstormed ideas, piecing together lines that reflected Dawn’s brand and personality. “It’s like a puzzle,” Megami said. “How do we fit this into a cohesive verse that’s not going to embarrass both of us?” Apparently, they did a fantastic job because the verse was a hit!
But what about the future? Megami has her sights set on writing for some of her favorite challenges. “My favorite RuMix of all time is ‘Category Is,’” she confessed. “All four of them are iconic and everyone can quote the entire thing.” She dreams of crafting a verse for “Lucky,” a song she feels is in a different tempo, or even “Oh No She Betta Don’t,” which she describes as an iconic classic.
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With a background steeped in music and a love for rap, Megami sees her verse writing as a blend of poetry and sass. “I look at it as making a poem out of sassy gay quotes that just happened to fit into a rapping meter,” she said. She’s inspired by artists like Lady Gaga and Missy Elliott, who have mastered the art of wordplay and quotable lyrics.
And here’s a juicy tidbit: Megami doesn’t charge her fellow queens for her songwriting help. “If I want 500 bucks, I’ll just go do a gig,” she quipped. For her, the real reward is the recognition and the chance to stay connected to the show she loves. “I just want the Powers That Be to see that I’m someone they should be paying attention to,” she said. “If you wanna win a challenge, you know who to ask.”
So there you have it, queens! If you’re looking to slay the stage and craft a verse that will be remembered, take a page out of Megami’s book. Focus on your brand, ditch the clichés, and remember: quotable lyrics are the key to success in the world of Drag Race.
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