Karol G 'Tropicoqueta' album: Every song ranked best to worst

Karol G’s fifth studio album, Tropicoqueta, is a lively tribute to her roots in Latin music and personality. The album features 20 songs that explore different genres, places, and emotions.

It pulls inspiration from legendary Latin women like Selena Quintanilla and Rocío Dúrcal. This work mixes honoring tradition with creative new ideas.

Below is a breakdown of all 20 tracks based on their themes, variety, and importance to culture.

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Karol G's Tropicoqueta: songs ranked

1. Latina Foreva

This powerful anthem brings Latin womanhood to life with its rich sounds and strong lyricism. It highlights bravery, style, and pride. The mix of rhythms and heartfelt nods to the past makes it the heart of Tropicoqueta.

2. Ivonny Bonita

This song, inspired by Karol G’s alter ego, blends raw emotion with strength. Pharrell Williams played a key role in the production, giving the track a smooth and refined finish.

3. Coleccionando Heridas (with Marco Antonio Solís)

In collaboration with Marco Antonio Solís, an icon of Latin music, this song pays homage to the genre, highlighting a deep, romantic emotion. The vocals of both artists blend perfectly.

4. Ese Hombre Es Malo

This song combines mariachi with an orchestral soundscape to create a narrative-driven experience. The grand arrangement gives the lyrics more weight and adds drama to the tale.

5. Tropicoqueta

The title track celebrates the lively essence of Tropicoqueta. Made to get people dancing, it keeps the mood of the Colombian party going and spreads the joy of gathering together.

6. Dile Luna (with Eddy Lover)

This romantic reggaeton track blends heartfelt melodies with a modern sound. It adds emotion to Tropicoqueta while keeping its wide mix of styles intact.

7. Verano Rosa (with Feid)

The duet blends a warm vibe with a touch of moodiness. It highlights the connection between the two artists and sticks to melodies that feel like summertime.

8. Cuando Me Muera Te Olvido

With profound lyricism and input from different producers, this track lets Karol G show how flexible her vocals are across different styles.

9. FKN Movie (with Mariah Angeliq)

This song dives deep into the genre of urban-pop. The duo gives it a modern twist with a touch that feels cinematic (pun intended).

10. Bandida Entrenada

Here’s an upbeat track packed with confidence. It blends trap beats and electronic sounds, highlighting an experimental side of Karol G's discography.

11. Amiga Mía (with Greeicy)

This duet focuses on themes of friendship and support. Slowing things down a bit, the track brings a thoughtful pause to the album.

12. No Puedo Vivir Sin Él

Built on a traditional ballad style, this track expresses the pain of losing a lover. Acoustic harmonies and layers give it an extra heartfelt touch.

13. Viajando Por El Mundo (with Manu Chao)

This track combines Caribbean beats with Manu Chao’s folk-punk style to create a lively blend of sounds from around the world. Karol G expresses her will to live a life full of adventure and enjoy each moment.

14. Un Gatito Me Llamó

Karol G’s playful energy shines here as she matches catchy rhythms with her fun and flirty lyrics. A certified club banger that urges the audience to headbop, if not take the floor and dance!

15. Papasito

A groovy, smooth urban-pop track, in which Karol G recites a cheeky and light tale, adding a fun pause to the album.

16. Tu Perfume

The track reminisces about a past love as the artist expresses the lingering bitterness that follows someone after a breakup. A random detail, in this case, the perfume of her date, transports her back to memories of her former relationship.

17. Se Puso Linda

This track is soft but doesn't stray far from the familiar. While it sticks with the album's romantic theme, it doesn’t tread new ground.

18. La Reina Presente

The album kicks off with this solo, rough track, which lays out the mood and theme. It works better as an introduction, as intended, than as a standout moment.

19. A Su Boca La Amo (Interlude)

This short interlude nods to Lennon-McCartney’s artistry. While it might not sound extremely interesting or new, it does add a little to the story being told.

20. Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido

Already released as a single, this song wraps up the album with a mellow, soft sound. As compared to the rest of the tracks, Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido, caters to universality with its feel-good and easy-going production style.

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Karol G’s Tropicoqueta is a homage to the romantic music of Latin culture, especially a nod to the music she grew up listening to. The album has twenty tracks with varying collaborations, from legends from telenovelas in music videos, to features in the record itself.