Shakira is a guest on the song “TQD”, by Karol G; she meets the “queen of reggaeton”

Colombian women Shakira It is Karol G released, on the night of this Thursday (23), the music video for the partnership “TQG” , short for “Te Quedó Grande”. For Latin music fans, collaboration was a hot topic for the singers.

In the lyrics, the singers talk about their public and troubled relationships. While Shakira talks about ex-husband Piqué, Karol G sings about Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA, to whom she was engaged for two years.

This, however, is not the first song that the singers have released about their respective relationships. In January, Shakira released a song about the ex-soccer player’s betrayal, while Karol G had already spoken about celebrating life after a breakup in “200 Cups”.

The music video for “TQG” also features references to some classic films such as “Kill Bill”, in a snowy garden, and “The Truman Show”, in the final scene, representing “the end of deceit”.

The song was released with Karol G’s new album, titled “Mañana Will Be Beautiful” , career room. In addition to Shakira, the album also features partnerships with other relevant names in Latin music such as Romeo Santos, Justin Quiles, Sech and Carla Morrison.

KAROL G, Shakira – TQG (Official Video)

Check out six curiosities to know a little more about Karol G:

1 – “Reina” of reggaeton

At 32 years old, Karol G established herself as one of the leading female voices in reggaeton, a predominantly male musical genre – especially in Colombia, her native country.

2 – Start alongside big names

the also colombian J Balvin , known in Brazil for several hits and partnerships with Anitta, for example, is a great friend of Carolina Navarro, the singer’s name, since the beginning of their careers. Both have already shared the stage in presentations of “quinzeñeras”, the traditional party of 15 years in the Latino community.

3 – Label

In 2015, he entered the catalog of Universal Music Latin artists, which opened the door to new successful partnerships with the most established names in the “urban Latin music” market, such as Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, Maluma and Bad Bunny. In 2019, she scored one of the biggest hits of her career, entitled “Mi Cama”.

4 – Dating full of controversies

Also in 2019, the Colombian announced her relationship with Puerto Rican Anuel AA, who soon became a reference among fans. The relationship was marked by some controversy from the beginning, such as the fact that the rapper was arrested for illegally carrying weapons, and alleged betrayal.

However, the relationship yielded musical partnerships that took both names to the top of the Latin charts such as “Culpables” and “Secreto”. In 2021, after the release of “Location”, a partnership between them and J Balvin, they announced their separation.

5 – “Tusa” with Nicki Minaj

Also in 2019, just before the Covid-19 pandemic, Karol G saw his name reach international places with the hit “Tusa”, a partnership with Nicki Minaj. The song was among the most listened to on several streaming platforms at the time and the music video accumulates 1.4 billion views.

6 – Bichota

Just as Shakira is known as La Loba, Karol G has the nickname Bichota, a term adapted from Latin slang meaning “a woman of power”, commander and/or, “big boss”. The Colombian “title” came after a single of the same name.