Laganja Estranja

Laganja Estranja

Laganja Estranja performing in March 2014
Born Jay Jackson
(1988-12-28) December 28, 1988
Carrollton, Texas
Occupation
Website laganjaestranja.com

Laganja Estranja is the stage name of Jay Jackson, an American drag queen, jewelry designer, and rapper. Laganja competed on the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, finishing in eighth place. His debut single, "Legs", which featured American rapper Rye Rye, was released on March 2, 2015. Laganja launched a marijuana-style jewelry line in 2014.

Career

Laganja Estranja is the drag-daughter of Alyssa Edwards, and in turn, the drag sister of Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Gia Gunn[1] both of whom competed on RuPaul's Drag Race, Edwards appearing on season five, and Wadley appearing on season two and season three respectively. Under the moniker of the Haus of Edwards, the trio have internationally toured and performed together on multiple occasions,[2] most notably at the pre-show warm-up for the finale episode of the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[3]

In 2014, Laganja competed on the sixth season of drag-oriented reality competition, RuPaul's Drag Race.[1] Laganja performed moderately well on the show, winning a challenge while partnered with eventual runner-up Adore Delano.[4] Laganja was eliminated in the eighth episode of the season, placing him in a small category of contestants in the show's history who were eliminated the week after winning a challenge.[4] During the show, Laganja became infamous for his over-the-top dramatics, catchphrases, and emotional breakdowns. Eventual winner Bianca Del Rio credited Laganja as the root of every memorable quote from the following season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[5] Laganja's mannerisms have since been parodied by fellow drag queens, including Alaska Thunderfuck.[6]

Music

In 2014, Laganja contributed vocals to a cover of RuPaul's "Jealous of My Boogie", for the album RuPaul Presents: The CoverGurlz. Throughout 2014, Laganja was featured on three singles, contributing a rap verse to each song. In 2015, he released his debut single as a lead artist, titled "Legs", which featured American female rapper Rye Rye. In June 2015, "Legs" was rated as the third best song by a RuPaul's Drag Race contestant by Pitchfork Media.[7] In June 2015, Laganja was featured on fellow RuPaul's Drag Race star, Alaska Thunderfuck's debut album, Anus, on the track "Gimme All Your Money".[8] Laganja is currently working on a mixtape, and a sophomore single, titled "Hotbox".[9]

Merchandise

In 2014, Laganja launched an extensive collection of marijuana-themed merchandise. Available products include apparel,[10] jewelry,[11] make-up,[12] and backpacks.[13]

Discography

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year
"Legs"[14]
(Featuring Rye Rye)		 2015
"Hotbox"[15]

As featured artist

Title Year
"Got Beat"[16]
(Kraax featuring Laganja Estranja, Cool B. & Lissa Wick)		 2014
"Oh No She Better Don't"[17]
(RuPaul featuring Drag Race Season 6 Cast)
"Gold Grill BBQ"[18]
(Krysta Youngs featuring Laganja Estranja & Melanie Fontana)
"Gimme All Your Money[19]
(Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 featuring Laganja Estranja)		 2015

Guest appearances

Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Jealous of My Boogie"[20] 2014 RuPaul RuPaul Presents: The CoverGurlz
"Gimme All Your Money"[8] 2015 Alaska Thunderfuck Anus

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 RuPaul's Drag Race Himself (Contestant) Season 6 – 8th place [1]
2014 Untucked Himself Companion show to RuPaul's Drag Race [4]
2015 Skin Wars Himself Season 2 - Guest [21]

Music videos

Title Year Director Ref.
"Jealous of My Boogie" 2014 Jay Jackson [22]
"Got Beat" 2014 Kristen R. Lovell [23]

Music video appearances

Title Year Director Ref.
"No Bueno"
(Angel Haze)		 2013 Frank Borin [24]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Avery, Dan (December 13, 2013). "Meet The Queens Of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6: Laganja Estranja, Milk, Magnolia Crawford". NewNowNext. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  2. ↑ "The Haus Of Edwards National Tour April 2015". ITDEvents. December 24, 2014. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  3. ↑ Jacobs, Blake (June 1, 2015). "The Kids BEAT THE WALLS for the Haus of Edwards at RuPaul’s Drag Race Grand Finale!". World of Wonder. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 Reynolds, Daniel (April 11, 2014). "Last Words With RuPaul's Drag Race's Laganja Estranja". The Advocate. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Catchphrases of Season 7 – 12 Days of Crowning: RuPaul's Drag Race Season 7" (SKIP TO 3:17). YouTube. May 27, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Walking with Laganja in Nature". YouTube. May 19, 2014. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  7. ↑ Emmitt, Andy (June 26, 2015). "The Best and Worst Music of RuPaul's Drag Divas". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  8. 1 2 "iTunes – Music – Anus – Album by Alaska Thunderfuck". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  9. ↑ "listen — Laganja Estranja". Laganja Estranja. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  10. ↑ "apparel — Laganja Estranja". Laganja Estranja. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  11. ↑ "jewelry — Laganja Estranja". Laganja Estranja. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  12. ↑ "make up — Laganja Estranja". Laganja Estranja. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  13. ↑ "stash packs — Laganja Estranja". Laganja Estranja. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  14. ↑ "iTunes – Music – Legs (feat. Rye Rye) – Single by Laganja Estranja". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  15. ↑ ""Hotbox" Preview". YouTube. June 26, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  16. ↑ "iTunes – Music – Got Beat (feat. Laganja Estranja, Cool B. & Lissa Wick) – Single by Kraax". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  17. ↑ "iTunes – Music – Oh No She Better Don't (feat. The Cast of Rupaul's Drag Race Season 6) – Single by RuPaul & DJ ShyBoy". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  18. ↑ "iTunes – Music – Gold Grill BBQ (feat. Laganja Estranja & Melanie Fontana) – Single by Krysta Youngs". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  19. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Gimme All Your Money (feat. Laganja Estranja) - Single by Alaska Thunderfuck 5000". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved June 22, 2015.
  20. ↑ "iTunes – Music – RuPaul Presents the CoverGurlz – Album by RuPaul". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  21. ↑ Smothers, Thairin (June 8, 2015). "RuPaul’s Drag Race Stars on Skin Wars Season 2". World of Wonder. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  22. ↑ "RuPaul Presents: The CoverGurlz – Laganja Estranja "Jealous of My Boogie" Music Video". YouTube. January 28, 2014. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  23. ↑ ""Got Beat" – Kraax ft. Laganja Estranja, Cool B & Lissa Wick". YouTube. March 17, 2014. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  24. ↑ "Angel Haze – No Bueno (Official Video)" (SKIP TO 1:49). YouTube. June 10, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2015.

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