Switched on Pop

After an enlightening experience at Lady Gaga’s Chromatica Ball, producer Reanna Cruz takes a look at the connection between Gaga’s music and the Latin sounds she’s engaged with over the years, from traditional rancheras to the rhythm of reggaeton.

Songs discussed:

• Lady Gaga, “Alejandro”
• Ace of Base, “Don’t Turn Around”
• ABBA, “Chiquitita – Spanish Version”
• Madonna, “La Isla Bonita”
• Rihanna, “Te Amo”
• Vittorio Monti, Sarah Nemtanu, Chilly Gonzales, “Csárdás”
• Lady Gaga, “Americano”
• Rosemary Clooney, The Mellomen, “Mambo Italiano (with the Mellomen)”
• Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, “Despacito”
• La Flavour, “Mandolay”
• Lady Gaga, “Dancin’ In Circles”
• Alejandro Fernández, “Como Quien Pierde una Estrella”
• Pedro Fernández, “Yo…El Aventurero”
• Lola Beltran, “Cucurrucucu Paloma”
• War, “Cinco de Mayo”
• Santana, The Product G&B, “Maria Maria (feat. The Product G&B)”
• Lady Gaga, “Dancin’ In Circles”
• Justin Bieber, “Sorry”
• French Montana, Swae Lee, “Unforgettable”
• Tego Calderon, “Pa’ Que Retozen”
• Rosalia, J Balvin, “Con Altura”
• Juan Gabriel, “Abrázame Muy Fuerte”
• Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, “Rain On Me”
• Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Arca, “Rain On Me – Arca Remix”
• Lady Gaga, “Fun Tonight”
• Lady Gaga, Pabllo Vittar, “Fun Tonight – Pabllo Vittar Remix”

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