Shakira / Did It Again
Definitely one of the finest imports straight from Colombia Shakira truly is a bonafide popstar. If you thought She Wolf was good you ain't heard nothing yet. Did It Again is a distinct style change for Shakira as she embraces the hip hop come R&B beats of Pharrell yet still manages to spread her definite Shakira stamp all over it. The track is one of those pop songs which is catchy as hell, will make you want to move yet at the same time has an underlying sense of melancholy, with the premise of the song itself showing some sombre self-analysis: "I did it again now, I got it all wrong / But it felt so right, I can't believe it." In terms of danceability Did It Again is up there with Shakira's greats with it's rattling drumbeat, lush synth sequences and some seriously hook-laden vocal takes from the woman herself. The track even has one of those classic breakdowns where we're left with just Shakira and the beautiful synth riff as you begin to contemplate that this really is just more than your bog-standard pop fodder. Once again, Shakira has proved to be one of the most interesting female pop artists around as she effortlessly moves into new musical territories while still retaining her unique pop flair and superiority.
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