"'Supermodel' was irresistible, thanks to a skippy beat and RuPaul's quirky ad-libbing: Sashay, Shante! Produced by Eric Kupper, the song was engineered to turn a dancefloor out-and for years, in gay clubs, it did."
"'Runway' takes cues from Madonna's 'Vogue,' as Gaga and Doechii urge us to 'poooose.' However, doing that successfully would require songwriting that adds something novel to the queer pop canon."
"'Runway' pays homage to 'Supermodel' but instead of rolling off her lips, the phrase is comically awkward, as if she momentarily stuttered saying her own name."
RuPaul's 'Supermodel (You Better Work)' released in 1992 became a cultural touchstone in New York's vibrant downtown scene. The song, produced by Eric Kupper, was designed for dancefloors and became a staple in gay clubs. 'Runway,' a new single by Doechii and Lady Gaga, draws inspiration from 'Supermodel' but lacks the groove and originality. The lyrics are playful yet disjointed, and while it references Madonna's 'Vogue,' it fails to contribute anything new to the queer pop genre, making it unlikely to resonate on dancefloors.
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