Watch: BeBe Zahara Benet Gets 'Heavy' with New Single

BeBe Zahara Benet, the iconic winner of the inaugural season of "RuPaul's Drag Race," returns today with her thumping, bass-laden single, "Heavy." The song follows Benet's 2022 double release of "Waiting" and "Smoke Signals" and chart-topping AfroPop anthems "Banjo" and "Body on Me." Fifteen singles in, the new release marks a sonic departure from Benet's Afrobeat roots but showcases the artist's slick flow, sharp wit and uncanny ability to brag with charm.

"As an artist, it's always important to surprise my audience and keep them on their toes," Benet says of the brassy banger. "'Heavy' is unexpected but is very much aligned with where I am as a person and as an artist in this moment. I'm telling my story and having fun."

"Heavy" arrives with a futuristic and fashion-forward music video helmed by Assaad Yacoub, who previously directed Benet's viral "Jungle Kitty" and "Banjo" visuals. "Heavy" is written by Ben Obi (producer), Benet, Taylor Hamilton and Diego Wyatt; and the video is released via Producer Entertainment Group/Warner Brothers/Savannah Street.

Benet's debut comedy special ("Africa is Not a Country") is out now via Amazon Prime and Apple TV. Benet is also currently featured on the debut season of "Drag Me to Dinner," out now on Hulu. She'll bring "NUBIA: A Brave New World" to Seattle's Moore Theatre on Juneteenth.

Benet's first major performance was alongside pop diva Cyndi Lauper in a performance of "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" during LGBT Pride. Soon, Benet was wowing audiences with his international flavor and regal stage presence. In 2009, when Benet was crowned the winner of the inaugural season of "RuPaul's Drag Race," she got right to work churning out hit music and unforgettable live shows.

An international recording artist, TV personality and spokesmodel Benet was born and raised in the Western African country of Cameroon before moving to Minneapolis to go to college and be closer family. In that time span, Benet has left an indelible mark on the entertainment world.