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What is the Spanish version of your favorite singer? (II)
We bring you more comparisons and equivalents of international artists and those who sing in Spanish
A few weeks ago, we compared some of the best-known singers in the English language with some of the best-known in the Spanish language. We had left some out, but here are more! Listen up, turn up the volume, and get ready to hear the Spanish versions of...
Rita Ora = Mala Rodriguez
Both are urban poets and have achieved success without putting aside their roots. Additionally, both stand out for their lyrics full of strength that seem to say "this is who I am and I don't care what they say about me." Perhaps the British singer leans towards being a bit more "for all audiences," while Mala is more bold, tough, and direct. To get to know our favorite bad girl better, you can listen to “Quien manda.”
Jay-Z = Frank T
Perhaps our Frank T doesn't have a bank account as large as Beyoncé's husband's; but both are rappers, producers, prestigious MCs, and have launched the careers of other singers. Frank also has a characteristic voice that he uses wonderfully as a radio announcer. We think it shows that we love his tracks, so we are going to recommend one of his best-known, “Nuevo Ser.” The video might be very basic and not very spectacular, but focus on the lyrics.
Eminem = ToteKing
Our equivalent to the American rapper would be the Sevillian ToteKing. His tracks talk about the frustrations of life, work, the phoniness of the music industry, and how one must progress in life, sometimes in a rough and uncompromising way. If you want to know more about him, we recommend “Mi política.”
Feist = Russian Red
The Canadian singer Feist and the Spaniard Russian Red don't just share a taste for the alternative scene; they also share a similar style and even voice, whose nuances evoke a certain innocence yet character at the same time. Likewise, their lyrics are simple but also poetic and full of meaning. In short: a style that can be listened to by someone full of hope and someone a bit more cynical alike. Which Russian Red track do we recommend? “Cigarettes” (keep in mind she sings in English).
What did you think of these musicians? Do you agree with their respective comparisons? Do you think there are other Spanish-language performers who resemble them more? Tell us!