Shakira ‘Can’t Remember to Forget You’ Feat. Rihanna

Shakira and Rihanna have joined their powerful voices in the new single, ‘Can’t Remember to Forget You’. 

This is Shakira’s first single from her upcoming studio album being released in March 25. She recruited Rihanna to feature in this song, which was co-written with a team. The idea is thrilling and excitement and anticipation for this pairing was high. Now that it’s here, how do the two divas stack up on one song?

Shakira has been decided will be the rightful “owner” of the single. There is no such confusion with ‘Can’t Remember to Forget You.’ RiRi does not hijack the song, which has a decidedly island sound. The sonics are laced with a reggae vibe along with smooth tropical percussion. 

Shak owns the first verse, with her unique, rounded and exotic voice. Rihanna swoops in for the second verse, her accent detectable.

Those elements make the song feel worldly and memorable.

There are lots of layers to the song, from the strong female vocals to the instrumentation. Some have considered the song to be a be a bit ‘underwhelming’ considering that you are mixing two powerful female divas under one melody. Fans were expecting to come out of the gate with a “BAM!”, but that wasn’t the case.

Hopefully the song will be a “grower”, and that it’ll grow into the liking of fans with each successive listen. 

To hear the complete song, please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3VMyHr1gIg

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