In a recent interview with The tribuneGonzalo Conde, known in the music industry as Bizarrap, revealed unpublished details about the creation of the emblematic BZRP Music Sessions Vol. 53 Next to Shakira.
Shakira and Bizarrap were nominated in different categories of the Latin Grammy (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/Getty images for Latin recording academy) | Photo: Getty images for Latin recording
The collaboration, launched in January 2023, not only marked a milestone in Latin music, but also represented a great challenge for both artists.
The song, which became a global phenomenon, is a direct criticism of Shakira’s relationship with Gerard Piqué. In it, He used phrases like “You changed a Ferrari for a Twingo”, To express your discontent.
Bizarrap, who is a great Argentine producer, admitted in the Interview that this session was one of the most complex of his career.
In his words, “he drives me crazy,” referring to the intensity and demand of the shared creative process.
Despite the differences in their styles, both shared a common vision: perfection. The Argentine producer highlighted the level of demand of the Colombian singer, mentioning that even the day of the launchShakira was present per call to terminate the creation of the single.
“She knows production and knows a lot, did you see? It’s like she asked me more than I thought I could give, Above I am also super perfectionist, but she, I think even more, “said the Argentine producer.
He added: “In fact until the same day I said it once, that the same day we took the song we continued editing, we were still calling with Shakira. Editing the song, changing and Shakira was giving the okyy. Although they existed that we had to discuss agreements. Sometimes you have to negotiate, did you see? And it’s funny with Shakira because sometimes he tells me, ‘Well, it’s fine, but removes the other, or add this.’ Then like her instinct and experience makes her think and begins to say ‘leave that part, but you change it to me’. We did a lot. ”
The result of this joint effort was a song that not only reached commercial success, It also received critical recognition.
The BZRP Music Sessions Vol. 53 He broke records on platforms such as YouTube and Spotify, becoming the most listened to Latin song in 24 hours in Spotify, With more than 14 million views.
In addition, he received prizes in the Latin Grammy 2023, consolidating its status as a milestone in Latin music.
In a funny way, Bizarrap recalled that once the creation of the song is finished, He himself told the Barranquilla singer that little and drives him crazy.
“I told her, did you see? You went crazy”, Bizarrap said between laughs remembering her recording with the Colombian.
The collaboration between these two artists is a testimony of what can be achieved when two talented and vision artists come together. Through this session, both created a successful songbut also established a standard of excellence in the music industry.
