Not a Soul Can Clock (MBH Is Back)

"Not a Soul Can Clock (MBH Is Back)"
Single by Monica Beverly Hillz
ReleasedJuly 14, 2023 (2023-07-14)
Length1:04
LabelSelf-released
Songwriters
  • Monica Beverly Hillz
  • Thomas Morgan
  • Merrique Jenson
Producers
  • Thomas Morgan
  • Merrique Jenson
Music video
"Not a Soul Can Clock (MBH Is Back)" on YouTube

"Not a Soul Can Clock (MBH Is Back)" (also known as simply "Not a Soul Can Clock") is a song recorded by the American drag queen Monica Beverly Hillz. It was independently released on July 14, 2023. Following a performance of the song on season 8 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, the song went viral on social media, with various mishearings of the song's lyrics gaining traction, including "not a soaking clock".

Inspired by house music, "Not a Soul Can Clock (MBH Is Back)" was written by Monica Beverly Hillz, Thomas Morgan and Merrique Jenson, while its production was handled by the latter two. The song has received various remixes since its release, including a version remixed by Cor.Ece featuring Ts Madison and Neverending Nina released on June 7, 2024, through SocialScope Productions.

Background

On August 18, 2022, it was announced that Paramount+ had renewed RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars for an eighth season, scheduled to premiere in 2023.[1] Its release date of May 12 was announced via a first look shown during the final episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 15.[2] The season's cast, including Monica Beverly Hillz, was revealed on April 20 via an announcement on YouTube.[3] Following her elimination, Monica Beverly Hillz participated in the season's talent show, "The Fame Games Variety Extravaganza", during the eleventh episode of the same name, in which she performed "Not a Soul Can Clock".[4]

Viral popularity

The song went viral on social media.[5][6][7][8] Following the premiere of the episode, the phrase "not a soul can clock" became a trending topic on Twitter.[9] Clips of Monica Beverly Hillz's performance circulated widely on social media, particularly because of the repeated lyric "not a soul can clock", whose pronunciation spawned numerous memes, with users humorously interpreting the lyric as "not a soaking clock".[10] Amid the viral attention, Monica wrote on Twitter that she was considering leaving the platform because of the negative responses, stating that she was "over all the negativity". She later began sharing memes based on the performance.[9][10] The performance has since been cited as one of the instances through which the phrase "clock it" entered mainstream popular culture.[11]

Release and promotion

Ts Madison (pictured) is featured on the Cor.Ece remix of the song, alongside Neverending Nina.

"Not a Soul Can Clock (MBH Is Back)" was released to music streaming services on July 14, 2023, coinciding with the premiere of the RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars episode "The Fame Games Variety Extravaganza", in which the song was performed.[10] A music video for the song was released on Monica Beverly Hillz's YouTube channel on July 27.[12]

On July 7, 2024, a remix of the song by disc jockey Cor.Ece and featuring vocals by American entertainers Ts Madison and Neverending Nina was released through SocialScope Productions.[13] On the same day, a music video for the remix was released on YouTube.[14] The remix was released as a collaboration with Transformations, an advocacy group for transgender people. As part of its release, Monica Beverly Hillz and the organization published a toolkit created for sex workers, providing tips and strategies on topics including client verification and negotiating prices.[13]

An extended play of remixes titled Not a Soul Can Clock (The EP) was released on July 27, 2024, through SocialScope Productions on music streaming services.[15]

Composition

"Not a Soul Can Clock (MBH Is Back)" was written by Monica Beverly Hillz, Thomas Morgan and Merrique Jenson, with the latter two producing it as well.[16] In an Instagram post, Beverly Hillz said the song drew inspiration from house music, songs from the 1990s, the character Chi-Chi Rodriguez from the film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) and her own experiences as a sex worker in Chicago.[10]

Track listing

  • Streaming/digital download[17]
  1. "Not a Soul Can Clock (MBH Is Back)" – 1:04
  • Streaming/digital download – Cor.Ece remix[18]
  1. "Not a Soul Can Clock" (featuring Ts Madison and Neverending Nina; Cor.Ece remix) – 3:04
  • Streaming/digital download – Not a Soul Can Clock (The EP)[15]
  1. "Not a Soul Can Clock" (featuring Ts Madison and Neverending Nina; Cor.Ece remix) – 3:04
  2. "Not a Soul Can Clock" (featuring Ts Madison, Neverending Nina and Donato Fatuesi; Cor.Ece remix extended mix) – 4:02
  3. "Not a Soul Can Clock" (featuring Ts Madison and Neverending Nina; Cor.Ece remix radio edit) – 3:04
  4. "Not a Soul Can Clock" (featuring Ts Madison, Neverending Nina and Donato Fatuesi; Cor.Ece remix extended radio edit) – 4:02
  5. "Not a Soul Can Clock" (featuring Ts Madison and Neverending Nina; Cor.Ece remix acapella version) – 3:04
  6. "Not a Soul Can Clock" (featuring Ts Madison, Neverending Nina and Donato Fatuesi; Cor.Ece remix acapella extended version) – 4:02
  7. "Not a Soul Can Clock" (instrumental version) – 3:04
  8. "Not a Soul Can Clock" (instrumental extended version) – 4:03
  9. "Not a Soul Can Clock" (featuring Ts Madison and Neverending Nina; Cor.Ece remix karaoke version) – 3:05
  10. "Not a Soul Can Clock" (featuring Ts Madison, Neverending Nina and Donato Fatuesi; Cor.Ece remix karaoke extended version) – 4:03

Personnel

Credits were adapted from Tidal.[16][19]

Cor.Ece remix

  • Anthony Mclean – composer
  • Cor.Ece – composer, lyricist, featured artist
  • Mark Anthony Cole – composer
  • Monica DeJesus Anaya – composer, lyricist
  • Samuel Obey – composer
  • Ts Madison – lyricist, featured artist
  • Merrique Jenson – lyricist
  • Neverending Nina – lyricist, featured artist

Release history

Release dates and formats
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various July 14, 2023 Original Self-released [17]
July 7, 2024 Cor.Ece remix SocialScope [18]
July 27, 2024 The EP [15]

References

  1. ↑ Nolfi, Joey (August 18, 2022). "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8 Is Officially Coming in 2023". Entertainment Weekly. ISSN 2169-3188. OCLC 21114137. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  2. ↑ Piña, Christy (April 14, 2023). "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15 Finale Crowns "America's Next Drag Superstar"". The Hollywood Reporter. ISSN 0018-3660. OCLC 44653726. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  3. ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (April 20, 2023). "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Reveals Season 8 Cast". Variety. ISSN 0042-2738. OCLC 60626328. Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  4. ↑ Ramos, Dino-Ray (July 17, 2023). "Recap: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 8 Episode 11: The Fame Games Variety Extravaganza". GLAAD. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  5. ↑ de la Ferrière, Marie-Adélina (February 14, 2024). "How Monica Beverly Hillz Found Belonging and Love in a World of Challenges". The Advocate. ISSN 0001-8996. OCLC 60638931. Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  6. ↑ Sim, Bernardo (July 17, 2023). "Gays Are Obsessed with Monica Beverly Hillz's 'Soaking Clock' Memes". Pride.com. Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  7. ↑ Jones, Monique (July 17, 2023). "'Not A Soul Can Clock': Monica Beverly Hillz Goes Viral with RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Performance". Blavity. Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  8. ↑ Sim, Bernardo (March 31, 2025). "Trans Day of Visibility Meets MAGA? See This drag Race Star's Fierce Stunt". Out. ISSN 1062-7928. Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026. Even though she was the first-eliminated queen of the season, Monica still emerged victorious after going viral with her original song from the Variety Show challenge: "Not a Soul Can Clock."
  9. 1 2 Brocklehurst, Harrison (July 17, 2023). "Not a Soul Can Clock! How Monica Beverly Hillz Went Viral by Winning the IDGAF Wars". The Tab. Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  10. 1 2 3 4 Sim, Bernardo (July 21, 2023). "You Can Now Stream Monica Beverly Hillz's 'Not a Soul Can Clock'". Pride.com. Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  11. ↑ Cross, Greta (September 7, 2025). "What Does 6-7 Mean? Learn This Back-To-School Slang". USA Today. Archived from the original on October 10, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2026. The phrase has made its way in the mainstream several times over the years. In 2023, for example, drag queen Monica Beverly Hills sang her original song "Not a Soul Can Clock" on Episode 11 of Season 8 of RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars.
  12. ↑ Monica Beverly Hillz (July 27, 2023). Not A Soul Can Clock (MBH Is Back) (Music video). Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. Retrieved July 23, 2026 – via YouTube.
  13. 1 2 de la Ferrière, Marie-Adélina (June 7, 2024). "Ready for a Pride Anthem? Dive into Monica Beverly Hillz's Hot New Remix". Pride.com. Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  14. ↑ Monica Beverly Hillz (June 7, 2024). Not a Soul Can Clock (Feat. Ts Madison & Neverending Nina) [Cor.ece Remix] (Music video). Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026 – via YouTube.
  15. 1 2 3 Monica Beverly Hillz (July 27, 2024). "Not a Soul Can Clock (The EP)". SocialScope Productions. Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026 – via Apple Music.
  16. 1 2 Monica Beverly Hillz (July 14, 2023). "Not a Soul Can Clock (MBH Is Back)". Credits. Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026 – via Tidal.
  17. 1 2 Monica Beverly Hillz (July 14, 2023). "Not a Soul Can Clock (MBH Is Back) - Single". Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026 – via Apple Music.
  18. 1 2 Monica Beverly Hillz (July 7, 2024). "Not a Soul Can Clock (Feat. Ts Madison & Neverending Nina) [Cor.ece Remix] - Single". SocialScope Productions. Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026 – via Apple Music.
  19. ↑ Monica Beverly Hillz (July 7, 2024). "Not a Soul Can Clock (Feat. Ts Madison & Neverending Nina) [Cor.ece Remix]". SocialScope Productions. Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026 – via Tidal.
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