While it had a very bad finish, the lip syncs were solid and the start was really good...here we go!
13. Latrice Vs. Trinity (You Spin Me Round) - Well...I dont agree with what Trinity was doing but I dont agree that Latrice really won the lip sync. She was there and it was a mess that I was not having. But I still dont get why Trinity chose to do some almsot skeleton like granny aside from maybe the singers downward spiral from his appearance? I have no clue but overall, not a good lip sync.
12. Jasmine Vs. Trinity (Peanut Butter) - While this is a wweird song, thats not why its at 12 its just kind of a lackluster lip sync. Trinity knew what to do and she did it which good job for her but Jasmine couldnt move much, she was getting tired which stopped her from lip syncing and she couldnt do what the song required: shake your ass. I dont fault her for it because I think she got the raw end of the deal with the song but you gotta play your cards and she didnt.
11. Monique Vs. Trinity (When I Think of You) - I mean, does anyone really remember this lip sync? I completely forgot about til I pulled up wikipedia and then I had to rewatch it (first time ive done that throughout all the lists) just to see what I remembered. Its not a bad lip sync but its just standard Monique and standard Trinity that we have already seen. Monique whipping her hair showing she can (I would love to see her do a rendition of "Whip My Hair") and Trinity did the same moves. After watching alot of Trinitys lip syncs (6 this season), you can see her really being only 1 dimensional in them, at least in terms of facial expressions and alot of that is probably because of the botox in her face. It prohibits the connection we need from her. She might even know that and thats why she encompanies alot of stunts to mask her face. Its just a forgettable lip sync and something we have already seen before.
10. Monique Vs. Manila (The Bitch is Back) - My main issue with this song is the disconnect from Manila and the one move Monique seems to really know: hair whipping (ironic right). Manila tried and I saw that but she couldnt really channel her quirk into the song because thats not what the song entailed so it just didnt work. Then Monique is just fucking busting through the stage really only whipping her hair and theres nothing much more. Im not really a fan of the song either so it just melted into something I wont like rewatching again.
9. Monet Vs. Trinity (Fighter) - I feel bad that 4 out of 6 Trinity lip syncs are in the bottom 5 especially because I love her and was rooting for her after Manila but I was so confused as to what she was doing. This was another lip sync I had to rewatch and I personally think Monet won that lip sync. She started slow like every lip sync she did this season but it progressed into a fighter and she just put some good moves there. And she must have taken an eyeography course from Mayhem Miller because she was giving some good eyeography and then had a pussycat wig under a pussycat wig...that was new. Trinity did a busted cartwheel (not as bad as Moniques in season 10) and just I felt the disconnect now when she really needed it the most. I still think Trinity won the lip sync but I dont know if I could solely crown her after that performance...
8. Trinity Vs. Monique (Emotions) - The rest of these lip syncs I really enjoy and I am having a difficlet time putting these in a rank right now but I think this is a deserving spot. Both were doing pretty well for an opener, Monique giving some good movements and Trinity looking spot on in that outfit in her best lip sync of the season for me. This is a good song and a fun one to lip sync too especially during the whistle tone part cause that can be camped and Trinity did a nice job at it. I found it very entertaining that Monique lost her wig but in that process had it fly in the air on the ceiling and get stuck while confetti fell out of it. That was a site to behold. But i do agree with the decision that Trinity won. They played a fun part in the start of the season (Personally think though that Manila should have been in the top with that amazing painting).
7. Manila Vs. Monet (Jump to It) - What a campy as hell song and it was so fun to watch both of them pull out amazing facial expressions. I didnt enjoy it on a first watch and maybe thats because I was very unfamiliar with the song but rewatching it, its cute and fun and I can see why both won (even though both were gonna win anyways most likely). Monets tongue movement was hilarious I cannot do that that well (i bet any guy would be lucky to have that tongue lmao). Its cute in the end and number 7 is where it goes.
6. Monique Vs. Latrice (Sissy That Walk) - Might be the weirdest placement of a lip sync I have done yet especially because this was the hyped one that got everyone being like "OMGGGGGGGG". For me, its really enjoyable yes but its not high level just because of all the stunts that are in it and this is a stunt fest complete with a roadkill runway. When I watched this I was just completely in awe of what was happening because more and more and more just kept coming. Starting pretty tame with all the judges singing along, Latrice then does a wig reveal, then Monique pulls oyt a fan and then also does a wig reveal. Then, Monique pulls up a split then the 2nd chorus takes Latrice into a split and she does one of the funniest things ive ever seen in a lip sync when she just rocks back and forth in a split, then to close off the lip sync, Monique does one last split as almost all of her outfit is gone. It was alot and a very good lip sync too because they kept their words together however, its not a hard song to learn. I feel it deserves number 6. Its great, but a little overrated and I find the other 5 to be more entertaining in my eyes.
5. Valentina Vs. Farrah (Kitty Girl) - Idk what happened to Valentina from a whole year change but she was in her own world the entire season and it even shows in her lip syncs. She didnt care about what anyone else was doing because she knew she was killing it. I lived for delusional Valentina this season it was very entertaining and I really love the lip sync she brought here in episode 6 (one of my favourite drag race episodes of all time). Her catsuit was beautiful and she played the kitty part very well and was doing some really cool almost disco-y vibes. Probably the most tame lip sync that episode becomes my 2nd fav there because the performance was very strong especially for the song. Farrah did very good too I will not count her out. She was as Gia described "a pop star princess" and while her wig and outfit were choices, she still brought her version to the song and did very well in it. Her flappy ass shakes were also very entertaining. Absolutely thought this lip sync was a killer especially from the amazing omslaught we got that night.
4. Valentina Vs. Monet (Into You) - This is my favourite Ariana Grande song so when I heard this song be announced, I legit screamed and then thought "Oh Valentina is gonna win this" and that she did. But to me, she brought so much more in it. She needed to prove herself since she butchered "Greedy" and she took it a whole step further with weird sensuality but I was still...into it (get it?). And then went arm flaily, spun around in her basically see through small as fuck dress, which was so funny to see it blur her genital area every split second she turned it was amazing and then just encaptured the feeling of Ariana Grande's song, even to Ru's shock. This made Monet just look like she was there in comparison but she was doing pretty good too. I dont understand why she decided to do an Ariana Grande song with that wig and outfit but hey...choices! She started her slow movement and it never really escalated for her but she had a couple moments: splitting her legs open during the "Into you, into you" part and helicopter splitting. The only thing about the lip sync in terms of its editing I didnt like was inserting Trinity's confessional at the wrong time. That wasnt a good spot to put it especially cause I wanted to hear the song with Valentina's spins. But thats minor in my fav Ariana lip sync we got so far.
3. Manila Vs. Trinity (How Will I Know) - Another Whitney Houston song I absolutely adore and found it off this lip sync. Watching Manila basically be an 80's teen in love with a man from afar and wondering how does he feel...I felt that. She did so good encapturing the feeling of the song and thats what she does best, she brings you into the song with her and you go through whats shes feeling with her and I had a blast watching this and I still love seeing it. Trinity tried her best and was also doing very good in a lip sync standpoint but as Ive said before there are certain blockpoints for her that prohibit her emotional value. She still gave a fun performance though with her weird ass yellow jacket and then clings on to Manila's leg and I thought "I wish that was me". But, I just cant stress the power Manila has when she lip syncs, it really is something else watching her move with amazing flow. And to everyone, I have been a fan of Manila since I saw her in season 3 so Im not someone who was not a manila fan because of All Stars 4, she was my pre season favourite and remains my post season favourite. Great lip sync!
--Of Course Naomi's lip syncs are the top 2, they were something else this season--
2. Naomi Vs...Monet (Come Rain or Come Shine) - Wow...I dont think anyone came into this season expecting Naomi to turn into one of the greatest lip syncers of all time just from the two she did. She incorparated body, flow and such emotion to this lip sync that I cant describe. An absolute fucking ball busting performance from Naomi Smalls. Another very old song by a legendary icon in history, Naomi just did everything she could and it was so captivating . With all her up and down movements ranging to falling on the floor then jumping up with high end arm movements. Its so hard to describe what shes doing because shes just doing it! Monet was just there. I dont know if she intentionally threw the lip sync because she knew Naomi was gonna send home Manila as well and didnt want the backlash or she actually tried. At least she looked very beautiful and got some good shots of her at the opening of the lip sync. I am im awe and in love of this lip sync. One of the best.
1. Naomi Vs. Gia (Adrenaline) - And Naomi back at it again this time to a high octane RuPaul song against a queen prrviously in the Haus of Edwards, a family known for all of their lip sync skills. What did Naomi do? Well in a fast paced song, she took her pace and let her body do all the work for her and wow! I dont know if anyone was expecting this which makes the lip sync all the better. Legs for days, limbo, face it was just a sight to behold. And then there was Gia, who came out of the gate with something I didnt see in season 6. She went ham on the vogue, whips and everything. She gave the above average lip sync that if she was against Valentina or Trinity, I think she could have beat. But, Hurricane Naomi was here to stay. In my opinion, this was the lip sync where both should have won because this was the one I was expecting to fail the most but it brought something so much more and better!!! Easily my favourite lip sync of the season and definitely one of the best of the show. It deserves all the praise and hype that sissy that walk got. So, lets give it more love.
I will not make a Season 11 list until probably a week from now when I go through the Lip sync for the crown and the entire season of lip syncs again. Then, a top 20 best lip syncs of all time list!
15. Final 4 (Call Me Mother) - Nothing to be said...
14. The Vixen Vs. Monique Heart (Cut to the Feeling) - A cute pop song completely destroyed by both perfofmances. Monique, bless her heart, forgot almost all the words, lost her wig, almost cartwheeled (if thats what you wanna call it) right into the Vixen abd meanwhile, the Vixen is just completely manic running around the stage and then actually rolling at one point. I was so confused and verh displeased because I wanted Monique to go farther...
13. Aquaria Vs. Eureka Vs. Kameron (Bang Bang) - This was just very difficult to watch because it was hard to focus on one person except Aquaria really, her sparkler stunt at the beginning was what hooked the rest of her performance in and you could really see her trying compared to the other two who just stood. Eureka and Kameron also fucked up the words. Kameron did her same performance for the 5th time, Eureka bombed the booty twerking and Nikkk's verse. It was just a bad sight to behold.
12. Kameron Vs. Asia (Nasty) - This one is really sad. I felt for Asia but this was hopefully a really good life lesson! Theres only so much you can do with living creatures so dont do it. That being said, Kameron once again did her same performance. I didnt mind it about 3 times but doing it again and again especially in the finale, im not pleased. What makes this lip sync watchable though is Monique, Mayhem and Vanjies facial expressions watching Asia release practically dead butterflys on the ground...just, oof
11. Eureka Vs. Kalorie (Best of my Love) - I was just ready for Eureka to leave at this point. It was only episode 2. This lip sync is just forgettable, I remember the outfits and Eureka doing some weird hand gesture and thats it. And thats really all I have to say, it pretty much fit the episode because the Rusical was a eh.
10. Miz Cracker Vs. Kameron (Nasty Girl) - I dont hate Kameron I swear, she is very good at her one performance and i find her to be entertaining. From here on out I do like the lip syncs, I dont agree with the decision...I think Cracker turned the party. Sure maybe whenever this song came out it was sexy but I didnt associate that with the song or the lip sync so its very easy for me to enjoy watching Cracker. That being said though, the rest of the lip syncs are just more enjoyable to me.
9. The Vixen Vs. Blair (I'm Coming Out) - After such a sad story Blair had to share and then having to lip sync, you could tell she just had a huge disconnect with the song and chose to do a dark and serious performance to an otherwise upbeat and empowering song. Did she do bad at it though? No not at all, she was still doing well just Vixen came in on overload. Playing a really shitty trumpet and then a summersault into a split then a whole bunch of stuff added in it was...interesting and pretty entertaining. Also how the Vixen splits with her back leg halfway in is probably how I split too if i could.
8. Monet Vs. Kameron (Good as Hell) - Monet was a sight with her Tyler Oakley glasses, doing some weird stompy thing and then leaving the stage and then coming back and ran split (which either actually broke a light or that was a sound effect) but not as well as Alexis Michelle. But since this was Kamerons 2nd time in the bottom, she could do her performance again and it felt more fresh. There wasnt anything new that I could think of but most of it was new at that time because her first performance was completely different. This is a fun lip sync, I just like the other ones more.
7. Aquaria Vs. Eureka (If) - Without a doubt the highlight of lip sync for the crown, this was alot better than the other two of the night. Aquaria ball busted right out of the gate and didnt stop the entire time with doing actual choreo from the music video, I thought she was turning it. Eureka on the other hand, solely survived based on RuPaul loving her and seeing how many reveals she could pull off. What frustrates me about that is that, she barely moved for half the lip sync and her reveals were so easy to spot that it was fucking ridiculous to have them. Same with Aquaria with her visor skirt thing whatever. What makes Roxxxy and Sasha reveals so amazing was that they came out of nowhere and had a very huge surprise to them. Aside from that though I really enjoyed Aquaria's performance the whole way through (especially when she was literally dancing around Eureka as she stood there during the breakdown) and I didnt mind Eureka's performance for the last half when she actually moved (albit it was the same moves we have seen).
6. Asia Vs. The Vixen (Groove is in the Heart) - This is a very silly and fun lip sync that absolutely matches the song. The Vixen once again played an instrument, a bass this time and then pulled a Jasmine Masters going up and down in squat form while Asia channeled such a silly performance I cant help but smile everytime I see it. Its so fun to see especially at the pop moment she does with her mouth, it made me giggle. Even though its a somewhat tame lip sync in movement, they both captured the sillyness to the song and I can watch it repeatedly.
---I had an issue pretty much where to put 10-6 but 5-1 is stressful---
5. Monet Vs. Mayhem (Man! I Feel Like a Woman) - The first country song since season 4, I am so happy with this lip sync. Without a dount the best country lip sync yet and to an icon herself! Shania Twain! I hope they do more of her songs because shes amazing. Mayhem was a cutesy cowgirl doing imo very well and giving a great country performance but Monet channeled this badass redneck, smoking weed, playing guitar (this the instrument season) and completely won over whoever the fuck continuously screamed in the background! That was annoying as hell. But this was great, I loved Mayhems kick and cartwheel, I just think the outfit held her back a bit from looking good doing them (I love the outfit though I do not care what anyone says), i am a huge Mayhem fan from the second she walked in the werk room so i was very upset to see her leave so early but what a great lip sync. Shania looked impressed!
4. Vanjie Vs. Kalorie (Ain't No Other Man) - What a powerful opening that was messy as hell but I couldnt stop watching. Starting very fast, Vanjie came out with good facial but Kalorie came to stay and started moving around doing some cool choreo and then...Kalorie went ham on twerk city (Carson was SHOOK), Vanjie was dangling halfway off the stage and it just went crazy from there with Kalorie ripping money from her dress and Vanjie death dropped with her shoe fucking flying away. The outcome I do believe Vanjie had more potential and wouldnt have left 2nd but whatever, im happy she was on season 11. I love this lip sync, it was a great starter to the season and gave the best exit of all time. Miss Vannnnnjie!
3. Mayhem Vs. Yuhua (Celebrity Skin) - While this is definitely a 1 sided performance, I cant help but love it and I find this to be very underrated. I never hear this get mentioned but im mentioning it now! This is the first (and so far only) grunge song to appear on the show (Cherry Bomb is rock) and I love the song, its very special to me cause i jammed when i was younger alot to it. Mayhem fucking sold it too with such eyeography that I havent seen before in Drag Race. Giving all these facial expressions and really channeling grunge. She wasnt looking to just stay in the competition she was proving a statement to everyone that she wont go down without a fight and that statement was fucking proved!!!! Going from hard grunge to basically Yuhua used up when the song said it and she pointed to her and then started molting her probably very expensive dress away. She needed to win and did everything she can and its one of my personal favourite single person performances from rhe show. Yuhua...well she was there. She wasnt really expression rock she was more doing a poppy look and then air guitar...no! She also did a split and the song did not call for that once. Her performance was DoA but Mayhem was everything I needed and more and Im so happy she gave me this lip sync. Love her so much!
2. Kameron Vs. Eureka (New Attitude) - The lip sync started and I had no clue what was gonna happen. I was pretty worried for Kameron and was seriously hoping she could kick Eureka's ass off the stage and boy, was I satisfied. I have no idea what the hell she was channeling but it just worked and I was in such awe watching her in such old age make up move around like that! She was shaking but not the kind you'd think, it was just buzzing craziness. I cant really describe what shes doing except that shes just doing it and I was so happy. Easily her best lip sync of the season. Now...Eureka. I dont think she was catching up to Kameron because she started very slow but once she started moving, she was fucking moving. Her pussy mop, her attention to detail, it was very good. I think Kameron was the winner but I was not surprised at the double save because this was the closest lip sync of the season and both turned it. When they went into the splits at the same time I was shook and then Kameron was doing so much upper body movement i couldnt deal. Why this lands at number 2 though, number 1 was just refreshing and balls to the wall intense.
1. Monet Vs. Dusty (Pound the Alarm) - Nikki Minaj takes the top spot twice in a row now and im coming to the conclusion that she is a great artist for lip syncs. Monet and Dusty both turned it out in their own ways! Monet was Nikki and pulled out the fake drop, something that didnt happen on drag race yet and Im kind of surprised actually but i thought it was the perfect moment and it happened beautifully. Dusty, bless her, was so out of her element with this song but she tried, she tried hard and did such a good job. If she wasnt against Monet, I could see her winning, with her Kris Jenner hair and seizures doing the Alarm!!!! And then when Monet did jump split, it was everything. She knew exactly what to do at the right time and did it. From the get go, this lip sync was recognized as Iconic and with very good reason. So much came from here I will not forget it anytime soon.
All Stars 4....the first 6 episodes were amazing (mostly), then...idk. Heavy powered lip syncs though. Cant wait to talk about them.
8. Kennedy Vs. DeLa (Green Light) - This is probably the lip sync I remember the least about. I cannot tell you anything Kennedy did and the only thing I remember about DeLa was she turned into the Grudge for a moment. I also feel like the song was a weird choice because its like very slow and then slightly picks up but doesnt go much anywhere and it just felt weird to watch.
7. Trixie Vs. Kennedy (Wrecking Ball) - The only lip sync Trixie won because it was by default. This lip sync was a mess and once again, the wrong choice. Trixie did nothing except rip out her hair while Kennedy was basically doing everything which the song was not calling for. One of the funniest things though is the wide shot where shes just dancing like a mad man behind Trixie. Overall, a very disappointing lip sync, outcome (Shangela was robbed), and season.
6. DeLa Vs. Bebe (Nobodys Supposed to be Here) - Well...this is another lip sync that I dont remember all that much. Ik both were doing an ok job and Bebe was doing better but then...she took off her wig. This was one of the instances in drag race where it was really sad because she could have won and BenDeLaChristGate wouldnt have happened and everyone would be happy (Unless DeLa quits right after). I dont fault the lip sync for what happened but the lip sync as a whole doesnt give me much of an impression. Aja's wig commentary was hilarious "You aint no Sasha Velour bitch keep your wig on".
5. Bebe Vs. Trixie (The Boss) - I actually like the final 5 of these lip syncs. This one in particular is nothing huge to celebrate but I still think its pretty fun and Trixies 2nd best lip sync. But, she was going up against basically Diana Ross herself and she had no cjance. Bebe was her and did everything well enough to win. Trixie was fine doing a couple moves here and there it was entertaining. I enjoyed it but because of its simplistic nature and obvious outcome, it lands at number 5...also, Aja was fucking robbed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4. DeLa Vs. Shangela: Part 2 (I Kissed a Girl) - This is pretty messy Im not gonna lie about that, but I just liked how it all went down. Shangela channeling a good girl about to go bad and then DeLa, well, I have mo clue what she was channeling but she did it lmao. The interaction between the two was really funny, starting with an almost kiss, then DeLa goes down on Shangela, then Shangela is throwing breath mints at her I was so confused but intrigued and then it ended by Shangelas fast af death drop and DeLa climbing on her. Everything I wanted from a good girl gone bad lip sync.
3. Shangela Vs. Trixie (Freaky Money) - Oh gurl, I dont like the song but i love the lip sync. Shangela with her fat suit just twerking away, bicycling on the ground, reserve humping Trixie's leg, I never knew I needed this til it happened. Trixie had no chance. It just worked in Shangelas favour. Side note: In maybe the worst case of trying to foreshadow, Shangela kept comparing herself to Daenerys but lost right at the end when everything was in order for her to win...sameish thing happened in actual Game of Thrones. Anyways, a really fun lip sync that I can rewatch over and over for Shangela alone.
2. DeLa Vs. Shangela: Part 1 (Jump) - I am in love with this song and its all thanks to this lip sync and man, this lip sync is great and a little underrated. No one really talks about it which is a shame because its great comedy and camp which the song immediately calls for. Right off the bat, DeLa is playing a character that is forgetful, Lazy and a copycat and half assed follows Shangela's moves through the last half of the zong and its so good. Shangela looks and performed like she was a dance video instructor with her jumping rope, it was good. My favourite part though is the breakdown. Shangela's on the floor and DeLa is "tired" while Chi Chi and Aja in the back are lip syncing to and holding each other. Then DeLa starts following what Shangelas doing and Shangela pops out some Manila eyes. Then DeLa is following her to the back of the stage and out of frustration, Shangela almosts kicks DeLa! Hilarious reaction face right there. I love this lip sync. But, the obvious number 1 is obvious.
1. DeLa Vs. Aja (Anaconda) - Oh my god. Never would I have thought that this Nikki Minaj song out of her entire discography would make Drag Race and never would I have thought it turn out so well. Aja gave Nikki spazisms. DeLa gave something more and both of them together easily created the best lip sync of the season and one of the best of all time. Also, lets not forget the third queen to lip sync, Michelle Visage as she fucking laughed her way through everything DeLa was doing, it was so funny i almost started cackling the same way! Aja has now perfected the helicopter split and then basically got fucked by an invisible person for a few seconds much to Carson's shock! It literally was everything and the part that probably wasnt gonna be kept in if any other queen lip synced was the part everyone loves the most: the breakdown where DeLa goes full batshit crazy!!!! Its just such an experience to watch and if only the rest of the season was up to par as this first episode was. This might be my overall favourite premiere episode to date cause it just had everything and gave such a good finish!
Season 10 is up next and...hmm Im not sure how its gonna go down but believe me, lip sync for the crown is gonna be low!!!!!
13. Farrah Vs. Cynthia (Woman Up) - Well, this is not a good song to lip sync too regardless of whatever message it entails, it just feels weird and neither of them did well to earn their spot, they were just lucky Eureka was forced to leave. Farrah crying at the end though was hilarious.
12. James Vs. Kimora (Love Shack) - The movements were sloppy, the in sync part was sloppy, it was just a mess. This is a campy song and something James could have played right up her wheelhouse so there was alot of disappointment right there and then Kimora used the worst sex appeal so far. I like the song, this lip sync deserved better.
11. Nina Vs. Shae (Cool for the Summer) - I love this song ALOT! Its a great lgbt song and could be very sexy or stunt filled, yet we saw none of that. I dont hate what was happening, I was just extremely disappointed. Nina gave up and barely moved around (which was really sad, I was rooting for her. She should have been Blac Chyna) and Shae only gave cold stares and struts. This lip sync could have been turnt but it didnt happen.
10. Aja Vs. Kimora (Holding out for a Hero) - Well, Aja did really well, her make up prohibited a bit of her mouth movements but when she went crazy she pulled it together and gave a great helicopter split then fun death drop. Kimora...I like her, shes entertaining but she forgot the words and did not use sex appeal well. The song wasnt calling for that. For Aja, I can rewatch this lip sync alot, for Kimora and the overall performance, it lands here. No one would be as iconic as the Dupree queen who fell from the fucking roof into a split doing this song.
9. Trinity Vs. Charlie (I Wanna Go) - I dont even wanna talk about Charlie. She flopped, gurl bye. Trinity fucking turned the party for both of them by doing moves that legit looked like they hurt. From a weird faceplant, to a summersault, to falling on her side, I was so shook. Even in the lip syncs where one person completely sucked, the other person was turning it so u dont hate these as much as other people do but it does land at 9.
8. Cynthia Vs. Peppermint (Music) - Well, this was something. Cynthia looked like a mess as usual and was a completely wasted spot. Peppermint was pulling out the moves (and the shotgun). She said she lip syncs and she really does...like, she ate her earing!!! Her fucking earing!! Wtf? I mean, all the power to her she killed it. Im just not the biggest fan of 1. The song 2. Cynthia and 3. How much it has an impact on the show.
7. Valentina Vs. Nina (Greedy) - I love this lip sync. Its incredibly iconic, Nina was giving me life and Valentina had the most interesting trainwreck downfall the show has ever seen, and it came completely out of no where. No one expected that. Only time the song was stopped halfway through and the confrontation is everything. Im actually working on a lip sync performance of this lip sync lmao. While most people probably put it lower for Valentina, im putting it higher for Nina, she turned it out and was giving skull happy realness! Doing all these pop princess moves to such a pop song while looking like that easily deserves to be where it is now but for Valentina, I cant put it any higher.
6. Sasha Vs. Peppermint (Its Not Right But Its OKURRRRRRR) - Side note: someone put a whole bunch of Laganja Estranja quotes mixed with this song and its so hilarious! Now, this lip sync. Its fine, for a final part of the lip sync for the crown extravaganza. Peppermint was pretty good but hurricane Sasha was in for the kill that night and it shows. Watching her body literally vibrate to the words and beat of the song just had me in shock. The whole night gave me alot of appreciation for Whitney Houston and now im a fan. A really fun lip sync that could be a bit forgettable in some places but all in all, great.
5. Peppermint Vs. Trinity (Stronger) - Both people played to their wheelhouses in this lip sync and it turned into a stuntfest. This was what I wanna go should have been but im happy it was placed here. Of course, the original lip sync to this song is better but for what this one is and given the rest of the lip syncs this season provided, its one of the best of the season. Peppermint pulling out a nene lekes finale and then Trinity working herself out, a good start to an amazing finale episode.
4. Alexis Vs. Farrah (Baby I'm Burning) - The hidden gem lip sync of the season. Of course, it looks a little tame but both served a great lip sync. Farrah was channeling Dolly Parton while Alexis was channeling the Hulk yet it still worked. I loved the opening lines to the song and Farrah giving eyeography (something I have alot to say about in season 10), its just a sweet and fun performance and all I could ask for from Farrah especially considering her first performance. Alexis run into the split was something new too so I was extremely satisfied with this lip sync. When I first watched this season, it slipped right over me but on a rewatch, so good.
3. Aja Vs. Nina (Finally) - Ohh man, another lip sync that went right over my head, I love this lip sync now. Nina serving eyes right out the gate and just getting more and more silly with each passing second, it was so good. Then, Aja was turning it with her moves. This was probably the closest lip sync of the season, i couldnt tell who was gonna leave and I was somewhat hoping for a double save because I was falling for Aja as she progressed her change. But, I am thankful for her on All Stars 3 I have alot to say about that. Nina however, gave life with her duck walk, tits shake, and everything in between. Also, when they did the Finallllllllly part in unison, i was shook!! Amazing
----I went back and forth between the two that are left...its a much more difficult choice than some might think----
2. Shae Vs. Sasha (So Emotional) - Everyones number 1 is gonna be my number 2 probably with alot of hate. For the impact this lip sync has, its everything, for the season alone, I find 1 more to be more enjoyable for me. A large part in this is probably thanks to Shae. She did alright but she had no chance especially with the 2nd (or 1st) most iconic wig reveal from the show...rose pedals can make everything better in this case. As iconic as this is, I dont see it faring pretty well in Stronger so Sasha got really lucky there. I love this lil sync alot, Sashas facial expressions were great, her powerful reveals were amazing and it made everyone gasp. Now, when I do my top 20 of all time, this might be higher than my number 1 here for an overall aspect for the show...we'll see.
1. Peppermint Vs. Alexis (Macho Man) - Possibly an unpopular opinion but I dont care. I love this lip sync and I have from the very first time I watched it. Perfect Village People song and both turned that fucking shit out!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alexis coming right out of the gate with the mustache gag and moving very strongly, Peppermint came ball busting with a very good wig reveal and something I didnt see coming. Her moves just flowed so well! This is also imo the funnest lip sync, everyone was having a blast from the three safe queens in the back moving along, to all of the judges, it was just a fun sight to behold and I can watch it again for a long time.
All Stars 3...yikes started off very strong and just spiralled down especially in its lip syncs....
All of these lip syncs I enjoy alot. I dont really have any problems with any of them so here we go...
8. Alaska Vs. Phi Phi (Got to be Real) - I cannot find this version of the song they used. I could be extremely crazy in my mind but from where I hear here the original edit, the snare drum sounds so much different. On topic of the lip sync, this is really fun. Alaska brought alot of camp with her facial expressions which was pretty easy given she was wearing lil pound cake make up. Phi Phi was good too taking a catwoman approach but Alaska just had it from the start (season summed up in a nutshell).
7. Katya Vs. Detox (Step It Up) - Katya in the beginning is just hilarious! Her "Henny!" moments are amazing and while she always starts extremely strong, she gets overtaken, in this case by Detox. Her plastic (but nice ngl) ass shaking around in her amazing outfit and using her lip movement for the first time in both of her lip syncs this season, she played RuPaul up perfectly. I think Katya personally won the lip sync though but maybe thats cause I hated the outcome of what Detox chose. Should have been Roxxxy!
6. Alaska Vs. Katya Vs. Detox (If I Were Your Woman) - I said that Season 6 had the last good finale lip sync in terms of the 4 or 3 person way. Well, this one is good too that I forgot about. They all pulled alot of emotion and while there wasnt alot of movement (completely expected) it was the heart of the song and how badly all 3 of them wanted it. They craved it and could have all made a great case to win! It shows in this lip sync. Personally, the winner of the lip sync goes to Detox but the winner of the season in my mind goes to Katya.
5. Alaska Vs. Katya: Part 1 (Le Freak) - The songs this season were dope. This is a lip sync that I love how it was edited in terms of the music. It fit and flowed so well. Also, that bass line though. Alaska was Alaska, fun and campy which fits the disco vibe and Katya was a mermaidish queen of fun snorting it up in Studio 54, I was living. Alaskas death drop though is how I did it for like the longest time cause i aint no flexible bitch. Also, props to the queens in the back clapping and moving along to the song having a blast and doing choreo? Damn shantay everyone should stay...except Roxxxy (I dont hate her in All Stars 2 I promise I just dont think she should have lasted that long).
4. Roxxxy Vs. Tatianna (Shake it Off) - People say this underrated and while I could see that case being made like a year ago, I dont think thats the case anymore. Granted, its a great starter lip sync. Roxxxy flowed very well with the song and shook her ass everywhere. It was a great redemption arc she had in the episode. Tatianna however was the star of the night with her amazing Talent show performance and then kicking it off so well in this lip sync. Both turned it. Is it the best? No but its a very fun lip sync to start a great season off with.
3. Detox Vs. Alyssa (Tell it to my Heart) - If anything, I find this one to be the more underrated lip sync of the season. It had everything Alyssa could give and then Detox giving whatever she could with her face since it was covered up. This is a great song and I wouldnt be surprised if it made a reappearance since RuPaul loves it so much. Alyssa was splitting, doing her weird death drops, foot touching the back thingy of the stage it wss really good. Her hair got in the way of alot but still living. Detox was very enjoyable too doing all these fun moves, prancing around the stage etc. I loved the breakdown part where it calls for a run and both delivered very well with Alyssa bending backwards and Detox using her head. I love this lip sync alot.
2. Alaska Vs. Katya: Part 2 (Cherry Bomb) - Oh man. When I first saw this season, I didnt pay much attention to this lip sync I think because of how different the song was compared to the rest of the song but revisiting it, I love it so much! Katya once again started extremely strong and did an amazing split while patting her pussy it was everything but Alaska pulled out her american pride....literally, she pulled out the american fucking flag from her wig. Dafuq? I also love the kicks Alaska does in sync with the thunder claps at the end and also fell perfectly to the floor with the last one. Katya gave me Joan Jett sex appeal but Alaska gave american thunder claps lmao. In this case, I still think Katya won but maybe im biased again because it should have been ROXXXY to leave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1. Tatianna Vs. Alyssa (Shut Up and Drive) - No question. This was one of the first lip syncs I saw on youtube after seeing Call Me for the first time and I just couldnt explain what was happening. I showed this lip sync to my youth leader once and he was shook that 1. They were men and 2. How Alyssa could helicopter split like that. It was funny. I think one of the reasons I gravitate to this being the best of the season was how much these two wanted to win. When you already won the challenge, the lip sync is basically a bonus and theres nothing to lose from it. These 2 queens had everything to lose and it made it more impactful. They looked so similar and were doing extremely similar moves even down to the breakdown when they both fell to the floor in some way. It was mesmerizing. And the Carson gif will be the best reaction face in RPDR history. Its so good! Easily the most deserved double shantay in the shows history and an amazing battle between two of the biggest fan favourites the show has ever seen! Iconic from the day it aired.
Season 9...almost like season 7 in its lip syncs but some good ones none the less.
My first season of drag race. Probably is a bit more special to me than some. This is probably a rankings that might not surprise anyone? Idk we'll see...
9. Bob Vs. Chi Chi Vs. Kim Vs. Naomi - Filler spot.
8. Laila Vs. Dax (I Will Survive) - This is a trainwreck but upon rewatching it many times I can kind of see a clearer winner in Dax? Idk she wasnt doing much but she was pulling out classic disco moves. But, like the other double elimination lip sync, it was just alot of strutting and in this case, they got in each others way alot! Laila shedding her dress was the wrong thing to do to this song but at the same time I dont fault them much. This is an extremely hard lip sync song, it might be an iconic gay song, but the conviction to get behind the words is difficult and very rare to see. Should have waited til later in the season to give it a try.
7. Robbie Vs. Derrick (I Dont Care) - Oy Vey. Derrick was doing fine. Alot of these lip syncs have someone doing fine but Robbie, gurl what were you thinking? You barely moved, you threw off your wig, you hair whipped with no hair to whip you were a mess and deserved to go home. This is also a very repetitive lyrical song so I wasnt happy about seeing it but whatever, Derrick channeled pop (Britney basically) and did well.
6. Robbie Vs. Cynthia (Mesmerized) - I dont like the song. I cant get into it and I didnt enjoy the lip sync as much as other people because I have heard that this one is underrated? Ok...Robbie did good she was skating her life away and the clear winner. Cynthia was a mess with that outfit and her weird moves, idk. I just dont find it interesting.
5. Naysha Vs. Laila (Applause) - Now I love the song and I was somewhat satisfied? Laila was giving good sex appeal and Naysha with her soccer mom arms was making me crack up. I personally enjoyed it. Lady Gaga is a great artist but some of her songs are pretty difficult to do and havent been done well (Seasons 3+4?) But this one I find to be the best Gaga song that has been done so thats saying something.
4. Naomi Vs. Acid Betty (Causing a Commotion) - Naomi was giving legs and alot of facial that Michelle was very approving for. Shes a Madonna afficionado and to be impressed with what Naomi was doing you know she was doing something right. Acid Betty was fine, she didnt do a whole lot but I did like her dress and then giving birth at the end, that was really funny and I would have killed to see Kenya do that after her split in "You Make Me Feel". I read this article about all the lip syncs being ranked together in a huge thing up to season 10 and I was so confused as to why this one was so low! Sure, it might be pretty tame of a lip sync but the song is never gonna give a special performance. Plus, seeing Naomi actually lip sync gets me hyped to talk about her in All Stars 4 cause I have alot of thoughts.
3. Bob Vs. Derrick (You Make Me Feel) - Another song with that title, not to be confused with Aretha Franklin, this is Sylvester. I love this lip sync! Outside of RuPaul I think this is the first man lip sync song we've gotten? And I was impressed. This was the perfect song for Bob to play up and Derrick with her awful eyebrows really got out of that Britney vibe in the lip sync, unfortunately it was just too late....I also liked how they were having fun together especially after disliking each other for a majority of the lip sync. This is extremely fun and something the season needed. However, this lip sync aint no match against Chi Chi DeVayne!
2. Chi Chi Vs..............Thorgy Thor (And I Am Telling You) - Alot of people probably have this at number 1 and there is a great argument for it! Chi Chi had the power of two people that performance and everyone was hypnotized by her with her strong emotion (myself included). She became Jennifer Holiday in Dreamgirls and understood the essence of her performance. Will Smith could never (although he tried and it was hilarious). Thorgy even stopped her performance after Chi Chi broke her glass beads to see if she was ok and went to her side of the stage to stop her from standing in them. Why she did a farewell cartwheel? We'll never know but that just shows how well Chi Chi really did. An amazing highlight from this season! So, why is it at number 2?...Im telling you (and im not going)
1. Chi Chi Vs. Naysha (Call Me) - This is my favourite song of all time! I am absolutely in love with Call Me by Blondie. Its an amazing song with great instrumentation and beat and vocals. This song is what got me into RuPauls Drag Race. I was at school listening to this song on youtube and saw a clip of this lip sync, I watched it and I just became in such awe of what was happening (I was also a closeted gay kid who didnt know what to do with life.) and this opened my eyes. Thats my personal connection to this song. On an actual lip sync standpoint, I still think this is the best lip sync of the season. Both came blazing out of the gate with Naysha starting very strong and fast and Chi Chi bringing more sensuality into it and getting faster as it went along. The chorus break down where Chi Chi death droppes then walked over was so beautiful to watch and it fit the song so well. Then doing a triple fucking walk over into a backflip!!!!! Bitch that is gold! And then Nayshas wig fell off and she was swinging it around and then crawled her way to the end, I was having a blast. Its hard to go up against an amazing lip syncer but Naysha gave a really entertaining performance. I cant stress this lip sync enough! Amazing and easily a number 1 for me. Its also a little underrated I dont see a whole bunch of people talk about it and everyone remembers Chi Chi's other lip sync instead. Both deserve praise but to me, its number 1.
All Stars 2 could rival season 5 as the best lip sync season. I like every single lip sync in that season so we'll see how that compares!
