Karol G makes Jimmy Fallon dance with “Tropicoqueta”
Karol G shines on The Tonight Show: she teaches her “Tropicoqueta” choreography to Jimmy Fallon and performs “Papasito” live in English.
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The Colombian superstar Karol G shone in his recent appearance in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he promoted his new album Tropicoqueta, premiered on June 20, and had the famous host following his tropical choreography.
Karol G taught step by step the dance of her main single, “Tropicoqueta”, inspired by a viral video of a boy named Felipe. With instructions like “right hand on head,” “left hand on belly button,” and “tropicochetto pose,” he got Fallon to imitate the movements in front of the audience, a scene that media outlets like The 40s and Publimetro They stood out for their friendliness.
English debut: “Papasito”
The artist performed "Papasito" live for the first time, the only song on the album performed in English, a strategic move to gain an English-speaking audience. The performance, accompanied by dancers with a "black tropical" aesthetic, was praised by Infobae and NTN24 for its energy.
An album that pays tribute to the Latin vibe
Tropicoqueta, her fifth album, fuses rhythms like merengue, bachata, mambo, and mariachi. Its cover art and visual aesthetic are reminiscent of 1950s Mexican cinema, paying homage to legends like Tito Puente and Pérez Prado. On social media, Karol G expressed her gratitude for the audience's response and confirmed that her partner Feid participated in the song "Verano Rosa."
Praised by Thalía, who was thrilled to receive a bongo drum from Karol G identical to the one on the album cover, the Colombian singer strengthens ties with key figures in Latin music. She also featured iconic actresses like Gaby Spanic in the visuals for Tropicoqueta, a nod to the soap operas of her childhood.
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