Karol G apologises after controversy over ‘+57’ lyrics

nme.com:

Karol G has apologised following a backlash over the lyrics to her new track ‘+57’.The reggaeton track was intended as an anthem for Karol G’s home country of Colombia, which also features guest appearances from other Colombian artists including J Balvin, Feid, Maluma, Ryan Castro, Blessd, Ovy On The Drums, and DFZM.However, some listeners accused Karol G of sexualising minors in the song.

Translated into English, the lyrics sung by Feid and Maluma that are causing controversy are: “A mamacita since 14/ When she walks into the club, you can feel her energy/ Baby, I’m taking these shots for you/ She’s got a lot going on below, the outfit barely holds it.”The Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar issued a statement asserting that ‘+57’ “reinforces the sexualisation of children in our country” and “does not contribute to our fight against commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents.” It was also subject to a damning piece in Rolling Stone En Español called ‘The Disaster of +’57′’.Now, Karol G has responded to the backlash on her Instagram story.

Translated into English, her post read: “As artists, we are exposed to public opinion, and to the individual interpretations of people who like us and people who differ with what we do.

I feel a lot of frustration for the misinformation that has been given, about the false posts that I have supposedly made and deleted from twitter, an account that I have not used for more than six months.“In this case, unfortunately, the lyrics of a song, with which I sought to celebrate the union between artists and put to shine my people … were taken out of context.