Shakira’s viral hit ‘Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53’ was inspired by Depeche Mode

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Shakira has revealed that her viral hit ‘Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53’ was actually inspired by Depeche Mode.Speaking on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, Argentinian producer and DJ Bizarrap explained that the day before he went into the studio with Shakira, he made two potential beats for their collab.Shakira then went on to explain how she was instantly drawn to one of the instrumentals. “It reminded me of Depeche Mode,” she said.If you listen to [‘Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol.

53’], it’s got a little bit of that cool, dark undertone. I love Depeche Mode. They’re my favourite,” she continued.“I usually have this physical, visceral reaction to music.

If you see me two-stepping, things aren’t right,” said Shakira. “I know when a song works because I suddenly start moving. It usually results in my hips moving.“Are you telling me that your hips…don’t lie?” asked Fallon.“They don’t lie.

They don’t ever,” replied Shakira. “I know when a song is right when they start to move.“I’m waiting for someone to pinch me and wake me up from this dream.