‘Drag Race’ Star Rosé Releases ‘Santa Baby’ Music Video

RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Rosé is giving us a holiday treat this year with a sweet rendition of the Christmas tune “Santa Baby.” Last week, she released a fun new music video to accompany the song.

According to the drag artist, she has loved Christmas since 1997 when Santa gifted her with a Doom 64 game for her Nintendo.

In the “Santa Baby” video, audiences see Mr. Holly Jolly depicted as hurdling through the sky, high as a kite, on Christmas Eve. When he flies into a snowy forest and pulls over to land for a break, he sees a quaint little rosy pink cottage. Inside it, the silhouette of a beautiful woman playing music on a gramophone.

In a flash, we’re inside the woman’s home, and lo and behold, it’s Rosé! Looking like a picture of irresistibility, and with the help of four sexy men, she launches into a full, bells-on performance. Rosé sings and dances, begging Ol’ Saint Nick to fulfill her Christmas wishes.

Santa is losing his jolly mind over the sexy temptress, but at the end of the song, the mysterious cottage vanishes into thin air. Along with Santa, we realize it was all merely an extremely festive hallucination.

“I have always adored ‘Santa Baby,’” Rosé reflects on the classic song. “I love its naughty, sexy mood, and its femininity. My version pays homage to Eartha Kitt’s, Madonna’s, and Gwen Stefani’s, but I make the song my own by peppering in some light percussion and a few string moments. Also, my ‘Santa Baby’ is almost 100 percent vocal, and the voice is of a cis man.”

The animation in Rosé’s “Santa Baby” was created by Joe Sulsenti of Nickelodeon and Miles Schlenker of Disney, and the featured dancers are Ryan John, Danny Lopez, Karaj Pettis, and Casey Sheehan.

Miguel Zarate choreographed the video, while make-up and costuming was by Rosé.

“The original dress I had planned to wear got lost in the mail,” Rosé explains.  “And the day of the shoot, my hair was not giving.”

Luckily, the alternative choices worked out in the end.

“I’m so glad the universe pointed me in a new direction because I love the green and ice blonde moment.”

Rosé is looking forward to the holiday season and will spend it with her nieces and nephews in Houston, Texas.  She is also excited about the new year and plans to make a lot more music.

Stay up-to-date and connect with Rosé by following her on Instagram @omgheyrose, or visit omgheyrose.com. “Santa Baby” is available on iTunes, Spotify, and all digital platforms. 

Photos courtesy of Rosé