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"UK Hun?"
Pop
Length2:46
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

"UK Hun?" is a song recorded by British drag

Eurovision-style performance. The song was released on February 11, 2021.[1] It was primarily written by Leland, with Lawrence Chaney, Bimini Bon-Boulash, A'Whora and Tayce
writing the lyrics for their individual verses.

Two versions of the song were released, with a second being released by Bananadrama, consisting of: Joe Black, Tia Kofi, Sister Sister and Ellie Diamond. This version did not chart. Upon the success of the United Kingdolls version, two members of the group: Tayce[2] and Bimini have begun their solo recording careers, with the latter being the first drag queen from any Drag Race franchise to sign a major mainstream record deal, signing a joint deal with Relentless Records and Sony Music in July 2022.[3]

Background, recording and reception

"UK Hun?" was the chosen song for the episode, written by

Must-See Moment".[5]

Chart performance

It was revealed during the midweek chart the "UK Hun?" was due to reach number 25 on the

Official UK Charts, however it charted at number 27. Being the highest-charting song by a drag queen[s].[6] On 19 February 2021, it was announced the United Kingdolls had charted at number 27 on the Official UK Charts, beating previous Drag Race UK band, Frock Destroyers, who reached number 35, but also beat RuPaul, whose single "Supermodel (You Better Work)" charted at number 39.[6]

Frock Destroyers version

"UK Hun?"
Pop
Length2:46
LabelWorld of Wonder
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Leland
  • Freddy Scott
Frock Destroyers singles chronology
"Big Ben"
(2020)
"UK Hun?"
(2021)
"Naughty List"
(2022)

On 6 April 2021 a new version of the song by the

series 1 contestants Baga Chipz, Blu Hydrangea and Divina de Campo, was released. The remixed version features new verses and chorus vocals from each member of the Frock Destroyers as well as series 2 winner Lawrence Chaney's verse from the original United Kingdolls version.[7] This version, released several months after the Frock Destroyers' debut studio album Frock4Life,[8]
did not chart.

Charts

Chart (2021) Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[9] 20
UK Singles (OCC)[10]
27

References

  1. ^ a b "'RuPaul's Drag Race UK' 2 episode 5 recap: Surprises and twists await the queens after a 7 month hiatus in 'The RuRuvision Song Contest'". Penske Business Media, LLC. 11 February 2021. Archived from the original on 14 February 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  2. ^ Denman, Amy (August 31, 2022). "Tayce teases that they will release solo music". The Mirror. Archived from the original on September 1, 2022. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
  3. ^ Shatto, Rachel (July 11, 2022). "Drag Race Contestant Bimini signs major record deal". Pride Magazine. Archived from the original on July 11, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
  4. ^ Rebecca Alter, "Canada’s Drag Race Recap: Cirque du So Gay" Archived 2022-01-27 at the Wayback Machine. Vulture, 22 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Nominees for Virgin Media's Must-See Moment Announced for Virgin Media BAFTA TV Awards". www.bafta.org. 2022-03-23. Archived from the original on 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  6. ^ a b "United Kingdolls UK Hun? on course to enter Official Singles Chart Top 40". www.bafta.org. 2022-03-23. Archived from the original on 2021-02-15. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
  7. ^ ""UK Hun?" by the Frock Destroyers Feat. Lawrence Chaney Is Here". World of Wonder. 2021-04-05. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
  8. ISSN 1353-1875
    . Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 February 2021.