Unfortunately, this is as close as it is going to get to sounding like a Rihanna record. Sonically, 'Can’t Remember To Forget You' is strictly Shakira's territory. In fact, it sounds like Shakira's other rock-tinged pop songs, with some ska elements a la No Doubt. I was also expecting a vocal clash of sorts with both Shakira and Rihanna's unique singing voices and hard to understand accents. However, their voices actually work well together. It's definitely a Shakira record, but Rihanna brought as much flavour as she could considering the song. No, it's not my cup of tea, but I hope the song is a hit for them and I look forward to seeing the Joseph Kahn-directed visuals when it premieres.
Monday, 13 January 2014
New Music: Shakira feat. Rihanna – ‘Can’t Remember to Forget You’...
Unfortunately, this is as close as it is going to get to sounding like a Rihanna record. Sonically, 'Can’t Remember To Forget You' is strictly Shakira's territory. In fact, it sounds like Shakira's other rock-tinged pop songs, with some ska elements a la No Doubt. I was also expecting a vocal clash of sorts with both Shakira and Rihanna's unique singing voices and hard to understand accents. However, their voices actually work well together. It's definitely a Shakira record, but Rihanna brought as much flavour as she could considering the song. No, it's not my cup of tea, but I hope the song is a hit for them and I look forward to seeing the Joseph Kahn-directed visuals when it premieres.