As the Black Eyed Peas continue to make rounds with their star-studded collaboration Translation, fans officially chose the best joint on the album.
With more than 56 percent of the votes, “Girl Like Me” with Shakira takes the crown after two weeks Billboard circulated survey. The fourth song on the set is full of infectious flavors, from tropical to dance and soca. They are followed by “Rhythm (Bad Boys For Life)” attended by J Balvin and “Feel the Beat” with Maluma.
“I was so inspired,” said will.i.am earlier. Billboard from working with Shak. “[She was like,] Did you receive my notes? I received your notes. ‘OK. Let’s start. Note No. 1: When you say that word, can you push it back a little? When I say, ‘Girl like me’, the end of the reverb, can you make it a little bit louder? This girl is the definition of music. I have worked with everyone: Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson. I have never experienced that detail. And she runs the session like she’s teaching!
Of his first collaborative effort, the Colombian singer expressed the same. “Will, it was a pleasure working with you too! The story behind this song, your vision, your talent and your passion make this experience an absolute highlight of my career! “she wrote on social media.
Full of global rhythms and spanglish bops, Translation, released on June 19 via Epic Records, houses 15 new tracks, 10 of which are collaborations. See the survey results and listen to “Girl Like Me” below.
