Deep in Vogue
Malcolm McLaren
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This has got to be a special tribute to the houses of New York Le Beija, Extravaganza, Magnifique, St. Laurent, Omni, Ebony, Dupree. In my black tights just throwing shade Doing this dance that some queen made I remember the first time I saw it, Told my brother to put me up on it, It wasn't easy no 1, 2, 3 Took a long time to learn to feel free But here I am Vogueing pretty In some club deep in this city Deep in Vogue, Deep in Vogue Imagine runway modelling, in freeze frame At the ball that's what they call Vogueing Vogueing is a challenge dance Instead of fighting you take it out on the dance floor 10!, 10!, 10!, 10!, 10!, 10!, are there anymore! Sometimes on a legendary night Like the closing of the ?arage When the crowd is calling down the spirits Listen, and you will hear all the houses that walked there before'* Deep in Vogue, Deep in Vogue The House of Extravaganza the House of Dupree Who the hell are they? They're nobody, except when they're in that little ballroom
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Written by: DAVID M LEBOLT, MALCOLM ROBERT ANDREW MCLAREN
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10 facts about this song
Background"Deep in Vogue" by Malcolm McLaren was released in 1989 as a single from his fourth studio album "Waltz Dancing". The song features vocals by dance artists Lourdes and Willie Ninja.
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Billboard Chart PerformanceFollowing its release, "Deep in Vogue” reached #1 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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Genre ClassificationMusically, the song is classified within the genres of dance, house and electronic. It is renowned for its infectious beat and highly danceable rhythm.
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Inspiration"Deep in Vogue" was directly inspired by ‘Voguing,' a dance style that originated in the ballroom culture of black and Latinx LGBT communities in Harlem, New York City.
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Featured ArtistThe song features Willie Ninja, an American dancer and choreographer who was known as the "Godfather of Vogue". His contribution brought an authentic Voguing touch to the song.
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Music Video"Deep in Vogue" is well-remembered for its black-and-white music video, directed by the British-born director and cinematographer Peter Care. The video reflects the ball culture of New York City from which Voguing originated and was part of the culture's introduction to mainstream audiences.
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Connection to Madonna"Deep in Vogue" is often overshadowed by Madonna's megahit "Vogue," which came out a year after McLaren's song. Both songs took inspiration from the same subculture, and some argue that McLaren was the first to introduce Voguing to the mainstream music industry.
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AlbumThe album "Waltz Darling" that includes "Deep in Vogue" also features other popular McLaren tracks like "Something's Jumping in Your Shirt" and "House of the Blue Danube".
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Popularity"Deep in Vogue" remains a popular hit at dance clubs and is often used in drag performances due to its strong ties to the LGBT community.
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Cultural ImpactBy incorporating elements of Voguing into his music and visuals, McLaren played a significant role in popularizing this African American and Latinx LGBT subculture. His work has been praised for bringing broader recognition and visibility to these communities.
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