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Drag queen RuPaul releases his debut album "Supermodel of the World"

Supermodel of the World is the debut studio album by American singer and drag queen RuPaul, released on June 8, 1993, by Tommy Boy Records.

Supermodel of the World is the debut studio album by American singer and drag queen RuPaul, released on June 8, 1993, by Tommy Boy Records. It is his second album overall, his first release being a soundtrack album. With the release of the Supermodel of the World album, RuPaul obtained higher celebrity status, notably due to the album's first single, "Supermodel (You Better Work)". Before the release of this album, he had done some modeling work as a drag queen, hence the album title.

Historical Significance

Supermodel of the World is the debut studio album by American singer and drag queen RuPaul, released on June 8, 1993, by Tommy Boy Records.

Key People

RuPaul

drag queen, actor and musician

American drag queen, actor and musician

– present

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on June 8, 1993?
Supermodel of the World is the debut studio album by American singer and drag queen RuPaul, released on June 8, 1993, by Tommy Boy Records. It is his second album overall, his first release being a soundtrack album. With the release of the Supermodel of the World album, RuPaul obtained higher celebrity status, notably due to the album's first single, "Supermodel (You Better Work)".
Why is Drag queen RuPaul releases his debut album "Supermodel of the World" significant?
Supermodel of the World is the debut studio album by American singer and drag queen RuPaul, released on June 8, 1993, by Tommy Boy Records.
Who was involved in Drag queen RuPaul releases his debut album "Supermodel of the World"?
Key figures include RuPaul (drag queen, actor and musician).

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