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Here Are the English Lyrics to Karol G’s Ultra-Provocative ‘Matadora’
Colombian singer Karol G has released "Matadora," an explicitly sexual perreo track that premiered live on the opening night of her Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour on 4 July in Chicago. The song, whose title translates as "killer" or "stunning," continues her run of provocative material and marks the second single from her upcoming sixth studio album.
"Matadora" debuted at number three on the Hot Latin Songs chart dated 8 August, following the more subdued ballad "Después de Ti" with Greg Gonzalez as the album's first preview. The forthcoming record, titled No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto, is being teased through these contrasting singles, with the NSFW lyrics of "Matadora" leaning heavily into unapologetic, sensuality-driven themes set to a hard-hitting reggaeton beat.
In short
- Karol G's new single "Matadora" is sexually explicit and unapologetic in tone
- Track hit No. 3 on the Hot Latin Songs chart on 8 August
- It's the second preview from her sixth album, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto
Explained simply
Karol G is a Colombian singer whose music draws on reggaeton, a Latin music style built around a strong, repeating beat. Perreo is a dance associated with reggaeton, often performed closely with a partner.
“Matadora” is one of the early releases from Karol G’s forthcoming sixth album, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto. Its explicit sexual lyrics and forceful dance beat contrast with “Después de Ti”, a more restrained ballad released as the album’s first preview.
The songs offer different glimpses of the album’s sound and themes. “Matadora” also reached number three on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, which tracks popular Latin songs in the United States.