New repercussions of ‘+57’: Karol G, ‘very affected’ by criticism of the song

The Colombian singer Karol G This Monday, she appeared “very affected” by the criticism received about her new song along with other Colombian reggaeton stars, and assured that “unfortunately, the lyrics,” criticized for their sexualization of minors, were taken out of context.

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“In this case, unfortunately, the lyrics of a song that sought to celebrate the union between artists and get my people dancing were taken out of context. None of the things said in the song have the direction they have been given, nor were they said from that perspective, but I listen, I take responsibility and I realize that I still have a lot to learn,” he wrote in a story shared on his Instagram account.

The song ‘+57’, in reference to the Colombian telephone prefix, It came out on Thursday and Karol G, Feid, Maluma, J Blavin, Ryan Castro and Blessd participate in it. The controversy came with the publication of a review by Rolling Stone en Español magazine, which warned that “the most worrying aspect of ‘+57’ is its lyrics.

At one point Feid and Maluma sing: ‘a mamacita since the fourteens/Enter the disco and it feels ki/Mommy, I’ll give these shots for you.’ Voices also joined in on social networks questioning this aspect, and some groups Feminists recalled that this occurs “in a city like Medellín, with a serious problem of child sexual exploitation.”

The Colombian president himself, Gustavo Petro, wrote a message on his is raging in their neighborhoods.

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Karol G’s response

“As artists, we are exposed to public opinion, and to the individual interpretations of people who love us and people who differ from what we do,” the singer added on her social networks.

She also said she felt “a lot of frustration about the misinformation that has been given”, after a written message circulated on her X account in which she supposedly made reference to this controversy and which was later deleted, something that never happened according to the artist. “I feel very affected and I sincerely apologize,” she wrote.

Finally, she said: “Always grateful to those who follow me and support me, who know my project, the intentions of my work and the causes close to my heart, those that move me, are passionate about me and for which I work every day with love.” and responsibility”.

EFE