Review: Karol G went for a pan-Latin sound in new album 'Tropicoqueta'
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Karol G's latest album, 'Tropicoqueta,' strives for a Pan-Latin sound by exploring different geographical musical traditions. Each track highlights unique styles, moving from mambo to dembow to merengue within the title track. Other songs, like 'Ese Hombre Es Malo,' exhibit a traditional Mexican sound reminiscent of the epoca de oro era. The album reflects a broader obsession in Latin America with traditional sounds, indicating Karol G's commitment to incorporating diverse influences from places like Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico, rather than focusing solely on Colombian traditions.
Karol G's album 'Tropicoqueta' incorporates diverse Latin musical traditions, aiming for a Pan-Latin sound that goes beyond general pop Latin.
The title track, 'Tropicoqueta,' cleverly transitions through mambo, dembow, and merengue, showcasing an explosive variety within a single song.
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