A deluxe designed to crack America, Girls Trip feels less like a victory lap and more like a label obligation. Sure, the features add sparkle in places, but they also dilute what Zara does best: sleek, self assured pop that doesn’t need a plus one. Some collabs land with a wink, while others just clutter the room. The real head scratcher is Eurosummer with Shakira: a title screaming continental escapism, yet sonically detouring into reggaeton and Brazilian funk. Knowing the scrapped ... read more
Definitely not in the same level of The Fame, but damn, it's good to have her back to dancepop after such a long time! After all, it was this style that prompted her into international stardom.
Gyms and clubs (when they can open again) will have one thing in common: their atmosphere will definitely be energised by this song! Melanie C has been flirting with electronic music for a while now and this is one of her best results to date.
It serves as a decent comeback single, it maintains the sensual pop essence of the group and feed the loyal fans that were hunger for a comeback. But if this is supposed to make waves in the mainstream landscape, it falls short.