Deep in Vogue

Malcolm McLaren

About Deep in Vogue

"Deep in Vogue" is a 1989 dance single by Malcolm McLaren and the Bootzilla Orchestra featuring Lourdes and Willie Ninja, with additional production and remix by Mark Moore and William Orbit, sampling the 1973 MFSB song "Love is the Message." The song was released as the third single from McLaren's fourth studio album, Waltz Darling (1989). McLaren was so impressed with the Moore and Orbit version that he scrapped his original recording and used the Moore/Orbit remix (in a shortened form with a spoken intro by McLaren and some other parts not found on the 12 inch) for the Waltz Darling album. The 12-inch mix is subtitled 'Banjie Realness' (although the correct spelling generally used is 'Banjee'). 


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1989
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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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Malcolm McLaren

Malcolm Robert Andrew McLaren (22 January 1946 – 8 April 2010) was an English impresario, rock-artist, clothes designer and boutique owner, notable for combining these activities in a creative way. more »

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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.
Billboard Chart Performance
Following its release, "Deep in Vogue” reached #1 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Genre Classification
Musically, the song is classified within the genres of dance, house and electronic. It is renowned for its infectious beat and highly danceable rhythm.
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.
Featured Artist
The 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.
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.
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.
Album
The 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".
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.
Cultural Impact
By 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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