While It Might Seem Simplistic, Zootopia 2’s Message Comes at a Time When It Can’t Be Emphasized Enough

Although it had been nine years since last we saw the (mis)adventures of Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), in “Zootopia time,” [Read More…]

“9 to 5” With An Edge (That Is To Say, “Mexican Style”): Shakira Sticks It to The Man in “El Jefe” Featuring Fuerza Regida

Inaugurating, however briefly, her regional Mexican music era, Shakira brings us yet another single designed to prepare us for her long-awaited twelfth album. And yet, [Read More…]

The 2023 VMAs Remains Reliant on Millennial Star Power (And What That Says About the Future of Music)

Perhaps it was Taylor Swift’s gushing, enthusiastic fangirl reaction to being awarded “Best Pop” (a fairly broad category and term) by none other than *NSYNC [Read More…]

Shakira Is A Mermaid of the Future in the “Copa Vacía” Video Featuring Manuel Turizo

While Shakira might have reverted to “retro” 00s sensibilities in imagining “the future” with 2022’s “Te Felicito” featuring Rauw Alejandro, her latest single, “Copa Vacía,” [Read More…]

Acrostic Poems Never Die: Shakira Revives the Elementary School-Favored Poetry Method on “Acróstico,” Takes a Risk on the “Song For My Children” Genre

For those who thought Shakira was all embitterment and revenge with her song subjects of late (hear: “Te Felicito” and “Shakira: BZRP Music Sessions #53”), [Read More…]

Fire and Ice Combine For Something Nice: Karol G and Shakira’s “TQG”

Having only freshly released her fourth album, Mañana Será Bonito, Karol G’s “TQG” featuring Shakira already marks the fifth single from the record. Granted, Karol [Read More…]