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Editor’s Note: This review was written in the form a love letter.
Dear Monét X Change,
How do I love you? Let me count the ways.
I have loved you from the moment you cut up that sponge on the “Drag-on-a-Dime” challenge on season 10 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. That dress you made out of a cut-up sponge and the way that you have literally “Soak It Up” since serve as a master class in just being yourself and owning it. My love only grew during that lip-sync battle with Mayhem Miller when you spray-painted your hair pink and green to Shania Twain’s “Man, I Feel Like a Woman.” Your clever creativity and wit had me wrapped around your finger. Then, after watching you and Trinity the Tuck be Twinners on Season 4 of All-Stars and hearing your incredible opera chops on All-Stars Season 7, seeing your name as a performer on the Outloud lineup left me wondering… how much more can I take? Why do you have to be everything? And what are we in store for?
The set started off, and I was not sure what to expect. Then, as you graced the stage, so beautifully polished with the long wig and the flowing short purple dress, I was eating it up. While it was a far cry from the sponge dress, after about a half a second, the thought became, YES (as were the backup dancers, a pause, chef’s kiss beautiful). As you danced and strutted across the stage, working from each side to the next, whipping your hair with some assists by the wind, it was all serious Beyoncé energy. The said-aided wind did get carried away and lifted the little purple dress, sometimes a little more than advised, which culminated in us seeing you and why we love you. Your wicked humor as you placed your hands in front of the tuck and flashed that wicked smile was like Maybelline, only better. I will take everything.
GURL, admittedly, I was not keeping up with all your success in music, but after hearing your set, my iTunes algorithm is forever changed. I will chant your name while jumping off a cliff, blaring your tunes from some OG boom box. Because yes, somewhere between songs “Grey Rainbow,” “Like What I Like,” and “Rotation,” you’ve found a perfect blend and evolution of all the things that made people fall in love with you. Something that, I’m sure you are well aware, is not easy to do. Your voice was flawless, and I was completely entranced. Your look was on point. THE Monét X Change, my queen, I am your forever squirrel friend.
Your ability to command the stage with such charisma and confidence is truly unmatched. Every move you make, every lyric you sing, reflects the star quality that you possess. The way you connect with the audience, making each person feel like they are a part of something special, is a gift that not many performers have. Your presence is magnetic, drawing everyone in and holding them captivated until the very last moment.
Monét, you are not just a drag queen; you are an icon. Your impact reaches far beyond the stage, inspiring countless individuals to embrace their true selves and live authentically. The courage and strength you exhibit in your performances serve as a beacon of hope for those who may be struggling to find their own voice. You have become a role model for so many, myself included, showing us that it is okay to be different and to stand out from the crowd.
As I continue to follow your journey and witness the incredible heights you reach, I am filled with pride and admiration. Your talent knows no bounds, and I have no doubt that you will continue to shine brightly in all that you do. Monét X Change, you are a force to be reckoned with, a star on the rise, and I am honored to be a part of your ever-growing fanbase. Here’s to many more years of success, love, and fabulousness.
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