Weekly English Practice English Weekly Latin Music Is Taking Over America 19th March 2020

In the second of two Before you read the article, culture: Colombian find this vocabulary in the text: www.englishcoachingprojects.net articles about musical reggaeton artist J Balvin, [email protected] tastes, ECP coach Darren mainstream: the ideas, attitudes, or activities that whose BILLIONS of views on investigates the growth of are shared by most people and regarded as normal YouTube prove he’s already Latin music in the USA. or conventional becoming a global Latin music has gone tracks: songs or pieces of music on an album superstar. mainstream, and there juggernaut: any large, overpowering, destructive In addition to his are no signs of it slowing force or object, as war, a giant battleship, or a collaboration with Queen down. Three years ago, powerful football team Bey, you’ve likely seen his only three predominantly featuring: have as an important actor or participant name pop up alongside Spanish-language tracks tipping point: the time at which a change or an Cardi B, Justin Bieber, Becky made it onto the effect cannot be stopped G, and Pharrell Williams. Billboard Hot 100. In geared toward: to design something with a focus on a particular audience or objective. Chances are you heard even 2017, that number more of him during the 2018 Even the Minions did jumped drastically, for get carried away: to become so excited or a cover of ‘Despacito’. involved in something that you lose control of your World Cup (he teamed with the first time, to 19. feelings or behaviour Telemundo for their World Luis Fonsi and Daddy Cup anthem). Plus, his new Yankee’s Despacito was a album Vibras was primed for Let’s chat record-breaking hit, and once Justin Bieber came mainstream infiltration with its smooth, danceable along on the feature, the song became almost beats and memorable hooks. about that! inescapable. After that came J Balvin’s Mi Gente, Ahead of the album’s release, Balvin stopped by the Write your opinions in an email which reached juggernaut status once Beyoncé SiriusXM studios in New York to answer questions and send them to your ECP coach! hopped on the remix. from fans and one thing he made clear was that Admittedly, big names in pop music can make a Vibras was an album geared toward a global What do you think makes a good huge difference in generating a buzz around a audience. song? Explain your opinions. track; however, Latin music’s influence on the “It’s an album made for the whole world,” Balvin mainstream has extended beyond pop artists said in Spanish. “I’m proud to be Latino, but creating Are you happy to see reggaeton remixing Spanish-language hits. Artists like Demi Latin music just for Latinos doesn’t make sense. It’s having global success? Why/not? Lovato and Jennifer Lopez, who both saw an album made for everyone.” mainstream success for years with English- The idea, he says, is for people around the world language songs, are now releasing original Spanish- who don’t speak Spanish to get “carried away by Is it mainstream where you are language tracks while the production on mega-hits its vibe,” hence the album’s title, Vibras. from? If not, what is? like Camilla Cabello’s Havana and DJ Khaled’s Wild Thoughts featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller proves He’s already succeeded in captivating artists like the Latin sound has mass appeal. The Weeknd, Pharrell Williams and, of course, Do you think reggaeton is here Beyonce, who have all told Balvin, “I don’t know to stay or will it die out shortly? But the present appears to be the tipping point for what you’re saying, but I love it.” American audiences embracing Latin music, and one artist, in particular, has made it his mission to He hopes you’ll be saying the same soon. Do you think your ECP coaches see Spanish-language songs enter mainstream Read the original article here like reggaeton? Why/not? Social Events In English Practical English Stuff Real-Life English in Vitoria-Gasteiz Real Language to Express Yourself Better Cancelled until further notice Coffee Cinema Saturdays: Nights: Getting bored while confined at home? 5th Oct ✔ 25th Oct ✔ Alternative activities in times of coronavirus 2nd Nov ✔ 29th Nov ✔ Here are some ideas for whiling away the hours when video games and streaming services such as Netflix are simply not enough 7th Dec ✔ 20th Dec ✔ 11th Jan ✔ 31st Jan ✔ ✔ ✔ Go to ECP’s Read an ebook 1st Feb 28th Feb channel on in English! YouTube! 7th Mar ✔ 27th Mar (EnglishCoaching English e-Reader 4th Apr 24th Apr Coop) 2nd May 29th May Dates for your diary! 6th Jun 26th Jun

Visit museums online! The Museum Of Watch The World world-class opera! The Metropolitan Ask your coach for details! Opera