If youve been watching RuPauls Drag Race All Stars and caught yourself doing a double take at the pit crew, youre not alone. The newest addition? Rising pop and R&B artist MAN, whos as much a musical force as he is a jaw-dropping presence in red briefs. But dont let the abs distract you too much, this artist has something to say.In an exclusive chat with Gayety, MAN opened up about his sultry new single, the toxic relationships that inspired it, and what its really like behind the scenes on Drag Race. Spoiler alert: theres trivia, tears, and a whole lot of sweat.From Sydney With SoulMAN didnt plan on living in Sydney forever. The plan was Europe, maybe a year tops in Australia. But five years later, theyre still soaking up the Southern Hemisphere sun, and crafting a unique blend of pop and R&B thats both intimate and infectious.Ive always wanted to do pop music, MAN shared. But it felt limiting to pick just one genre. I lean into R&B a lot because it gives room for nuance and emotion.That emotional depth is on full display in their new single, Dirty Laundry.Spinning Breakup Blues Into GoldWith Dirty Laundry, MAN is turning heartbreak into high art. The track unpacks the toxic side of love, a deliberate departure from their usual uplifting tone.I wanted to explore that darker part of a relationship, the stuff that sticks to you, they said. Its about letting it go and owning your part of the mess.The visuals, like the song, pack a punch. Set in a stylized boxing ring, the video channels raw emotion through sleek choreography and solo performance.My videographer, Taj, said, What if you fight yourself? And that was it. It clicked, MAN said. I wanted the visuals to feel sweaty and sexy, like youre working out the pain.In the Studio: From Bedroom Demos to Big Pop SoundBehind the scenes, MANs not doing it alone. Their go-to producer and creative partner, Miggy, helps bring each track to life.Ill write a melody and lyrics at home, then bring it to Migi, MAN explained. We build the track together. Its a real collaboration, were always on the same wavelength.That shared vision is powering an upcoming six-song EP, which is being distributed through ADA, a Warner affiliate.Dirty Laundry is actually the chillest track, he teased. The rest is full-on pop. Big sounds, big emotions.A Dream in Red Briefs: Behind the Drag Race Glow-UpOf course, we couldnt skip over the other major moment: becoming a member of the RuPauls Drag Race All Stars pit crew.I totally manifested it, MAN laughed. I tried out for the New Zealand pit crew and didnt get it. But then All Stars came calling.And yes, the behind-the-scenes vibes are just as fab as youd hope.It was beautiful. The energy on set was so warm and welcoming, they shared. Backstage, wed play trivia with the queens. It wasnt just glam, it was community.As a longtime fan of the show, the moment was surreal. RuPaul is a dream. Just a beautiful person, on and off camera.Will we be seeing MAN again in future episodes? Hopefully, they said with a wink. Were manifesting that too.Whats Next for MANBeyond the glitter and the glow-ups, MAN is keeping his focus on the music.A full video for Dirty Laundry is on the way, and the rest of the year is stacked with releases, and maybe even some international performances.Its going to be a year full of music, they said. This EP is just the start.With charisma, vulnerability, and a killer flow with lyrics, MAN is proving hes got the chops to go the distance and can do it with looks like Hercules (Disney reference fully intentional). Theyre a powerhouse in the making, and were here for every beat of it.Want more MAN?Keep an eye out for the Dirty Laundry music video dropping soon, and follow MAN on Instagram for updates on new music and future appearances. Trust us, you wont want to miss what he does next.Source