The Singing/Rap and Recording Challenge, also known as the Music Challenge or Girl Groups Challenge, is a challenge where the contestants' songwriting and singing skills are put to the test in order to win the main challenge. They also need to perform live or lip sync the recorded track.
Similar to this challenge, the Rumix challenge was introduced in All Stars 2 as The Finale Challenge where Queens have to write their own verses for one of RuPaul's songs.
This challenge is not to be confused with the Rusical Challenge where the contestants are typically given their verse which they will either need to record or sing live as well as learn choreography too.
Challenge's Timeline
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- ā The challenge never appeared in the season.
- ā The challenge appeared once in the season.
- ā The challenge appeared twice in the season.
Singing Challenge Winners
Main Challenge Winners
Mini Challenge Winners
Singing Challenge Eliminated
All Singing Challenges
See Episode 6: "Rocker Chicks"
The queens had to create a rocker chick outfit and perform live vocals to a rock and roll cover to RuPaul's "Ladyboy".
Ladyboy
| Contestant | Placement |
|---|---|
| Jessica Wild | WINNER |
| Pandora Boxx | HIGH |
| Raven | HIGH |
| Tatianna | SAFE |
| Tyra Sanchez | LOW |
| Jujubee | BOTTOM 2 |
| Sahara Davenport | ELIMINATED |
See Episode 10: "RuPaul-a-Palooza"
The queens had to record and perform RuPaul's "Superstar" in different musical styles.
Superstar
| Contestant | Style | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Raja | Punk Rock | WINNER |
| Manila Luzon | Disco | HIGH |
| Yara Sofia | Pop | HIGH |
| Alexis Mateo | Hip Hop | LOW |
| Shangela | Country | BOTTOM 2 |
| Carmen Carrera | Reggae | ELIMINATED |
See Episode 8: "Frenemies"
The queens, in pairs who have the least in common with each other, had to perform and sing live "So Much Better Than You".
So Much Better Than You
| Contestant | Placement | |
|---|---|---|
| Latrice Royale | WINNER | |
| Chad Michaels | SAFE | |
| Dida Ritz | SAFE | |
| Phi Phi O'Hara | BOTTOM 2 | |
| Sharon Needles | BOTTOM 2 | |
| Willam | WINNER + DISQUALIFIED | |
See Episode 6: "Can I Get An Amen?"
The queens had to sing RuPaul's "Can I Get An Amen?" (Inspired by USA for Africa's "We Are the World"). Detox won the Mini Challenge of that episode so she picked the teams. For Verse 1 she paired Coco Montrese and Alyssa Edwards. Verse 2 was sung by Ivy Winters, Jinkx Monsoon and Jade Jolie. In the Bridge were Roxxxy Andrews, Alaska and Detox.
Can I Get An Amen?
| Contestant | Part | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy Winters | Verse 2 | WINNER |
| Jinkx Monsoon | HIGH | |
| Roxxxy Andrews | Bridge | HIGH |
| Alaska | SAFE | |
| Detox | SAFE | |
| Alyssa Edwards | Verse 1 | LOW |
| Coco Montrese | BOTTOM 2 | |
| Jade Jolie | Verse 2 | ELIMINATED |
See Episode 6: "Oh No She Betta Don't!"
The queens had to dress in their best 90's rapper realness, write and perform RuPaul's "Oh No She Betta Don't!".
Oh No She Betta Don't!
| Contestant | Team | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Adore Delano | The Panty Hos | WINNER |
| Bianca Del Rio | HIGH | |
| Joslyn Fox | Ru-Tang Clan | HIGH |
| BenDeLaCreme | SAFE | |
| Courtney Act | The Panty Hos | SAFE |
| Laganja Estranja | SAFE | |
| Darienne Lake | LOW | |
| Trinity K. Bonet | Ru-Tang Clan | BOTTOM 2 |
| Milk | ELIMINATED |
See Episode 4: "Spoof! (There It Is)" and Episode 9: "Divine Inspiration"
Episode 4: Spoof! (There It Is)
The queens had to create a parody by writing lyrics, and doing vocals to "Sissy That Walk", "Let The Music Play" and "Dance With U" by RuPaul.
Get Ready to Clock, I Got Paid & Tan With U
| Contestant | Song | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Davenport | I Got Paid | WINNER |
| Ginger Minj | HIGH | |
| Katya | Tan With U | HIGH |
| Miss Fame | HIGH | |
| Jaidynn Diore Fierce | Get Ready To Clock | HIGH |
| Max | SAFE | |
| Violet Chachki | SAFE | |
| Mrs. Kasha Davis | I Got Paid | SAFE |
| Kandy Ho | LOW | |
| Pearl | Tan With U | BOTTOM 2 |
| Trixie Mattel | ELIMINATED |
Episode 9: Divine Inspiration
The queens had to perform musical versions of John Waters's films.
Eggs, Cha Cha Heels & Poo
| Contestant | Song | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Ginger Minj | Eggs | WINNER |
| Trixie Mattel | HIGH | |
| Katya | Cha Cha Heels | HIGH |
| Kennedy Davenport | HIGH | |
| Violet Chachki | Poo | LOW |
| Pearl | BOTTOM 2 | |
| Miss Fame | ELIMINATED |
See Episode 4: "New Wave Queens"
The queens had to sing live in 80's New Wave style girl bands.
New Wave Queens
| Contestant | Team | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Robbie Turner | Les Chicken Wings | WINNER |
| Kim Chi | HIGH TEAM | |
| Naomi Smalls | HIGH TEAM | |
| Acid Betty | Street Meatz | SAFE |
| Bob The Drag Queen | SAFE | |
| Thorgy Thor | SAFE | |
| Derrick Barry | Dragometry | LOW |
| Chi Chi DeVayne | BOTTOM 2 | |
| Naysha Lopez | ELIMINATED |
Episode 3: "Drag Monsters of Rock
The monsters had to perform on the stage a lipsync to 'Pissed Away' by Suckerpunch, as a band.
Pissed Away
| Contestant | Girl Group | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Biqtch Puddin | PMS | WINNER |
| Dahli | HIGH TEAM | |
| Disasterina | HIGH TEAM | |
| Erika Klash | HIGH TEAM | |
| James Majesty | The Fake | SAFE |
| Abhora | LOW | |
| Victoria Black | BOTTOM 2 | |
| Kendra Onixxx | EXTERMINATED |
See Episode 6: "Handmaids to Kitty Girls"
The queens in the competition had to audition for RuPaul's new girl group, the "Kitty Girls", while the eliminated queens were competing to return to the competition in another team. If the Top 5 group won, she would receive the opportunity to bring back an eliminated queen and eliminate one of her fellow contestants; if the Eliminated Queens group won, the Top 2 queens would have to Lip Sync for their Legacies, the winner of the lip sync would return and eliminate one of the queens still competing.
Drag Up Your Life & Sitting on a Secret
| Contestant | Song | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| BenDeLaCreme | Drag Up Your Life | WINNER + QUIT |
| BeBe Zahara Benet | WINNER | |
| Kennedy Davenport | HIGH TEAM + BOTTOM 3 | |
| Shangela | HIGH TEAM + BOTTOM 3 | |
| Trixie Mattel | HIGH TEAM + BOTTOM 3 | |
| Morgan McMichaels | Sitting on a Secret | RETURN |
| Aja | OUT | |
| Chi Chi DeVayne | OUT | |
| Milk | OUT | |
| Thorgy Thor | OUT |
See Episode 2: "Super Girl Groups, Henny"
The queens had to audition for RuPaul's new super girl group, "Henny".
Don't Funk it Up and Errybody Say Love
| Contestant | Song | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Valentina | Don't Funk it Up | WINNER |
| MonƩt X Change | Errybody Say Love | TOP2 |
| Naomi Smalls | HIGH | |
| Gia Gunn | Don't Funk it Up | SAFE |
| Latrice Royale | SAFE | |
| Trinity The Tuck | SAFE | |
| Manila Luzon | LOW | |
| Monique Heart | Errybody Say Love | BOTTOM 2 |
| Farrah Moan | ELIMINATED |
- ā The contestant was one of the team captains.
See Episode 11: "White Elephants"
For the Maxi challenge, the queens were given a melody to write lyrics showing the judges who they truly are and shoot a music video that goes along with the song.
| Queen | Placement |
|---|---|
| Kandy Zyanide | WINNER |
| Kana Warrior | WINNER |
| Angele Anang | BOTTOM 3 |
| Bandit | ELIMINATED |
| Vanda Miss Joaquim | ELIMINATED |
Episode 3: "Drag Monsters of Rock
The monsters had to perform on the stage a lipsync to 'Intro to Hell-House of Whores' by The Dirty Horror, as a band.
Intro to Hell-House of Whores
| Contestant | Girl Group | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Evah Destruction | SLAG | WINNER |
| Dollya Black | HIGH TEAM | |
| Maxi Glamour | HIGH TEAM | |
| Priscilla Chambers | HIGH TEAM | |
| Landon Cider | KOVEN | SAFE |
| Louisianna Purchase | SAFE | |
| Hollow Eve | BOTTOM 3 | |
| Maddelynn Hatter | BOTTOM 3 | |
| Yovska | EXTERMINATED |
See Episode 5: "Girl Groups"
The queens had to record vocals and perform in a girl group number for the original song "Break Up (Bye Bye)".
Break Up (Bye Bye)
| Contestant | Girl Group | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Baga Chipz | The Frock Destroyers | WINNER |
| Blu Hydrangea | WINNER | |
| Divina De Campo | WINNER | |
| Cheryl Hole | Filth Harmony | SAFE |
| The Vivienne | BOTTOM 2 | |
| Crystal | ELIMINATED |
Episode 5: TNTchan
| Contestant | Song | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| DaCota | A Pandemia Chegou | WINNER |
| Eva Sattiva | Melo da Drag | WINNER |
| Flaminga | A Nova Empoderada do TNT | WINNER |
| Kitty Kawakubo | Segura o Tuck | ELIMINATED |
| Klox | Pega a Naja | ELIMINATED |
| Malayka SN | DanƧa do Ele NĆ£o | ELIMINATED |
See Episode 1: "I'm That Bitch" and Episode 2: "You Don't Know Me"
The queens had to write and perform an original rap number to "I'm That Bitch" (Episode 1) and a Fosse-inspired jazz number to "You Don't Know Me" (Episode 2).
I'm That Bitch & You Don't Know Me
| Episode 1 | Episode 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I'm That Bitch | You Don't Know Me | |||
| Contestant | Placement | Contestant | Placement | |
| Widow Von'Du | WINNER | Jaida Essence Hall | WINNER | |
| Gigi Goode | TOP2 | Sherry Pie | TOP2 | |
| Brita | HIGH | Aiden Zhane | HIGH | |
| Jackie Cox | HIGH | Jan | HIGH | |
| Crystal Methyd | SAFE | Dahlia Sin | LOW | |
| Heidi N Closet | LOW | Rock M. Sakura | LOW | |
| Nicky Doll | LOW | |||
See Episode 2: "I'm in Love!"
The queens had to write, choreograph, and perform an original pop number to "I'm in Love!".
I'm in Love!
| Contestant | Team | Celebrity Crush | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shea CouleƩ | Team Shea | Chadwick Boseman | WINNER |
| Jujubee | Team India | John Stamos | HIGH |
| Blair St. Clair | Team Blair | Hannibal Lecter | HIGH |
| Mayhem Miller | Mr. Rogers | SAFE | |
| Miz Cracker | Sylvester Stalone | SAFE | |
| Alexis Mateo | Team India | Daddy Yankee | SAFE |
| India Ferrah | Justin Timberlake | BOTTOM 3 | |
| Mariah Paris Balenciaga | Team Shea | Jason Momoa | BOTTOM 3 |
| Ongina | Henry Cavill | ELIMINATED |
- ā The contestant was one of the team captains.
See Episode 3: "Not Sorry Aboot it"
Not Sorry Aboot It
| Contestant | Team | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Priyanka | The Mooseknuckles | WINNER |
| Scarlett BoBo | HIGH | |
| BOA | The Dwolls | HIGH |
| Jimbo | SAFE | |
| Lemon | SAFE | |
| Rita Baga | The Mooseknuckles | SAFE |
| Ilona Verley | LOW | |
| Kiara | The Dwolls | LOW |
| Tynomi Banks | BOTTOM 2 | |
| Anastarzia Anaquway | The Mooseknuckles | ELIMINATED |
See Episode 2: "Condragulations" and Episode 3: "Phenomenon"
Condragulations & Phenomenon
| Episode 2 | Episode 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condragulations | Phenomenon | |||
| Contestant | Placement | Contestant | Placement | |
| Symone | WINNER | Denali | WINNER | |
| Olivia Lux | TOP2 | RosƩ | TOP2 | |
| Elliott with 2 Ts | HIGH | Tamisha Iman | HIGH | |
| LaLa Ri | HIGH | Utica Queen | HIGH | |
| Tina Burner | HIGH | Joey Jay | LOW | |
| Gottmik | LOW | Kahmora Hall | LOW | |
| Kandy Muse | LOW | |||
See Episode 5: "The RuRuvision Song Contest"
The queens had to record vocals and perform in a girl group number for the original song "UK Hun'?".
UK Hun?
| Contestant | Girl Group | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| A'Whora |  United Kingdolls |
WINNER |
| Bimini Bon-Boulash | WINNER | |
| Lawrence Chaney | WINNER | |
| Tayce | WINNER | |
| Ellie Diamond |  Bananadrama |
SAFE |
| Sister Sister | LOW | |
| Tia Kofi | BOTTOM 2 | |
| Joe Black | ELIMINATED |
- ā The contestant was one of the team captains.
Episode 1: TNTemplo
| Queen | Placement |
|---|---|
| Alexia Tarantino | WINNER 9.67 |
| Slovakia | HIGH 9.40 |
| Katrina Addams | HIGH 9.20 |
| Organzza | SAFE 8.93 |
| Lilith Prexeva | SAFE 8.77 |
| Condessa Cabalista | SAFE 8.60 |
| Dolce Brisa | SAFE 8.60 |
| Ginger Moon | SAFE 8.57 |
| Raykka Rica | SAFE 8.43 |
| Tenebraria | SAFE 8.30 |
| Verona Moon | SAFE 8.30 |
| Roovie Fox | LOW 7.67 |
| Marvena | LOW 7.67 |
| Sasha Heels | LOW 7.13 |
See Episode 3: "Queens Down Under"
The queens had to record vocals and perform in a girl group number for the original song "Queens Down Under".
Queens Down Under
| Contestant | Girl Group | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Adams | Outback Fake-Hoes | WINNER |
| Anita Wigl'it | HIGH | |
| Kita Mean | Three and a Half Men | HIGH |
| Etcetera Etcetera | Outback Fake-Hoes | SAFE |
| Karen From Finance | Three and a Half Men | SAFE |
| Maxi Shield | LOW | |
| Elektra Shock | BOTTOM 2 | |
| Coco Jumbo | Outback Fake-Hoes | ELIMINATED |
- ā The contestant was one of the team captains.
See Episode 2: "Divas"
The queens had to record vocals and perform in a girl group number for the original song "Divas".
Divas
| Contestant | Girl Group | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Carmen Farala | Las Metal Donnas | WINNER |
| Pupi Poisson | Las Cinco y Cuarto | HIGH |
| Dovima Nurmi | SAFE | |
| HugƔceo Crujiente | Las Metal Donnas | SAFE |
| Killer Queen | SAFE | |
| Sagittaria | SAFE | |
| Inti | Las Cinco y Cuarto | LOW |
| Arantxa Castilla La Mancha | BOTTOM 2 | |
| Drag Vulcano | ELIMINATED |
- ā The contestant was one of the team captains.
See Episode 7: "Show Up Queen"
The queens had to record vocals and perform in a girl group number for the original song "Show Up Queen".
Show Up Queen
| Contestant | Girl Group | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity K. Bonet | Team Ra'Jah | WINNER |
| Eureka! | Team Kylie | HIGH |
| Ginger Minj | HIGH | |
| Kylie Sonique Love | HIGH | |
| Ra'Jah O'Hara | Team Ra'Jah | HIGH |
| Pandora Boxx | BOTTOM 2 | |
| Jan | ELIMINATED |
- ā The contestant was one of the team captains.
See Episode 4: "Big Drag Energy"
The queens had to record vocals and perform in a girl group number for the original song "B.D.E (Big Drag Energy)".
B.D.E (Big Drag Energy)
| Contestant | Girl Group | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Choriza May |  Pick'N'Mix (Mid-tempo Power Bottom Mix) |
WINNER |
| Ella Vaday | WINNER | |
| River Medway | WINNER | |
| Vanity Milan | WINNER | |
| Kitty Scott-Claus |  Slice Girls (Upbeat Top Pop Mix) |
SAFE |
| Krystal Versace | SAFE | |
| Charity Kase | BOTTOM 2 | |
| Scarlett Harlett | BOTTOM 2 |
- ā The contestant was one of the team captains.
Episode 4: "Monsters of Rock
The monsters had to perform on the stage a lipsync to 'Bite Your Teeth' by Poppy, as a band.
Bite Your Teeth
| Contestant | Girl Group | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Dahli | Zenith | WINNER |
| HoSo Terra Toma | HIGH TEAM | |
| La Zavaleta | HIGH TEAM | |
| Saint | HIGH TEAM | |
| Bitter Betty | Glam Rot | BOTTOM 4 |
| Jade Jolie | BOTTOM 4 | |
| Sigourney Beaver | BOTTOM 4 | |
| Merrie Cherry | EXTERMINATED |
See Episode 5: "Bye Flop"
The queens had to record vocals and perform in a girl group number for the original song "Bye Flop".
Bye Flop
| Contestant | Girl Group | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Gia Metric | The Giddy Girls | WINNER |
| Adriana | HIGH TEAM | |
| Icesis Couture | HIGH TEAM | |
| Pythia | HIGH TEAM | |
| Kimora Amour | The Dosey Hoes | SAFE |
| Kendall Gender | LOW | |
| Synthia Kiss | BOTTOM 2 | |
| Eve 6000 | ELIMINATED |
- ā The contestant was one of the team captains.
See Episode 8: "60s Girl Groups"
The queens had to record vocals and perform in a 60s inspired girl group number for the original songs "Bad Boy Baby", "He's My Baby" and "My Baby Is Love".
Bad Boy Baby, He's My Baby and My Baby Is Love
| Contestant | Girl Group | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Daya Betty | The ShangRu-Las | WINNER |
| Angeria Paris VanMicheals | The RuPremes | HIGH |
| DeJa Skye | The RuNettes | HIGH |
| Bosco | The ShangRu-Las | SAFE |
| Jorgeous | The RuNettes | SAFE |
| Willow Pill | The ShangRu-Las | SAFE |
| Lady Camden | The RuPremes | LOW |
| Jasmine Kennedie | The RuNettes | BOTTOM 2 |
| Kerri Colby | The RuPremes | ELIMINATED |
Episode 1: Legends
| Song: Legends | |
|---|---|
| Contestant | Placement |
| Shea CouleƩ | WINNER |
| MonƩt X Change | WINNER |
| Yvie Oddly | HIGH |
| Raja | SAFE |
| Jinkx Monsoon | SAFE |
| The Vivienne | SAFE |
| Jaida Essence Hall | SAFE |
| Trinity The Tuck | HIGH + BLOCKED |
Trivia
- Raja, Jaida Essence Hall and Symone are the only regular season winners to win the Singing challenge.
- Sharon Needles is the only regular season winner to land in the Bottom Two in the Singing challenge.
- During the first 11 seasons of the regular US instalment, Design or Runway challenge was the first challenge the queens have to face. This long-lasting tradition was broken by the Singing challenge when it became the first challenge of Season 12.
- MonƩt X Change is the only queen that won twice. However, she lost both of her lipsync.
