The Shakira Conspiracy

Switched on Pop

Vox Media Podcast Network

Music Interviews, Music History, Music, Music Commentary

4.6 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 4 April 2023

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Shakira is back on the Billboard Hot 100 – thanks to the help of Argentinian producer Bizarrap. Together, their song “Shakira: BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” is layered with musical and lyrical references, from the callbacks to “She Wolf” to the multiple beat switches. It also works to play into something larger: something akin to a pop music conspiracy. On this episode of Switched On Pop, we take a closer look at Shakira’s latest, and how it’s indicative of a larger metatextual shift in pop music. Songs Discussed: Shakira, Bizarrap – Shakira: BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53 Shakira – Vuelve Alanis Morrisette – Not The Doctor Shakira – Whenever, Wherever Shakira, Alejandro Sanz – La Tortura Shakira, Wyclef Jean – Hips Don’t Lie Shakira – She Wolf The Weeknd – Blinding Lights Giorgio Moroder – Palm Springs Drive LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem Pascal Letoublon – Friendships Beyoncé – Sorry Taylor Swift – All Too Well Olivia Rodrigo – Driver’s License Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	What's new with you?
0:01.4	Let's see.
0:03.0	Oh, you're getting a taste for something different.
0:05.8	I tried them up a little.
0:07.4	Turns out, I like olives.
0:10.4	Relaxing.
0:11.8	Far, far away from the city.
0:13.7	Oh, I needed this.
0:15.7	You needed this.
0:17.6	Oh, and getting together with some old friends
0:20.2	to find your new favorite band.
0:22.3	That show was amazing.
0:24.3	When you are the most you, that's when you're with Amax.
0:27.6	American Express, don't live life without it.
0:29.9	It's a great song.
0:36.9	Welcome to Switched On Pop.
0:44.4	I'm producer, Rihanna Cruz.
0:46.3	I'm songwriter, Charlie Harding.
0:47.7	And I'm musicologist, Nate Sloan.
0:51.0	So I've been thinking, and I believe there is a grand musical conspiracy
0:57.4	to see a foot in pop music.
1:00.3	Ooh, accusations.
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