The Shakira Conspiracy

EPISODE 309

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