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

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United Kingdolls for

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challenge during their stint on the second series of reality television competition, ''

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.'' The episode has contestants participate in a

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-style performance. The song was released on February 11, 2021. It was primarily written by Leland, with

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writing the lyrics for their individual verses. Two versions of the song were released, with a second being released by Bananadrama, consisting of:

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, Sister Sister and

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. This version did not chart. Upon the success of the United Kingdolls version, two members of the group: Tayce 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

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in July 2022.

Background, recording and reception

"UK Hun?" was the chosen song for the episode, written by Leland and Freddy Scott. Chaney and Black were team captains and each group had to write and record their own versions of the song.

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was the vocal coach for each group. On the main stage, the judges watch the performances of both groups. The contestants performed a mixture of sung and rapped vocals. RuPaul announced the United Kingdolls as victorious, thus all members receiving a RuPeter badge. The song was alluded to in the second episode of the second season of ''

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'', with the "Under the Big Top" Rusical featuring a trio of clowns named Bing, Bang and Bong. Bimini's verse in "UK Hun?" was nominated for a

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in 2022 in the category of " Must-See Moment".

Chart performance

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

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, however it charted at number 27. 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,

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, who reached number 35, but also beat RuPaul, whose single "

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" charted at number 39.

Frock Destroyers version

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

, comprising ''RuPaul's Drag Race UK''

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contestants

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and

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, 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. This version, released several months after the Frock Destroyers' debut studio album '' Frock4Life'', did not chart.

Charts

References

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Background, recording and reception

Chart performance

Frock Destroyers version

Charts

See also

References