Jason Derulo & Michael Bublé, Spicy Margarita | Song Review 🎵

Jason Derulo and Michael Bublé give us the collaboration we didn’t know we needed on the fun, sexy pop single, “Spicy Margarita.”  

The elephant in the room must be addressed first.  Who saw a collaboration between Jason Derulo and Michael Bublé coming? No one, at least not me! Despite this unlikely pairing, Derulo, an R&B-infused pop artist, and Bublé, an easy listening, traditional pop/jazz artist, join forces on the spicy single, “Spicy Margarita”. “Spicy Margarita” keeps things short and sweet, clocking in at just over two-and-a-half minutes in duration.  Notably, this refreshing alcoholic drink – I mean, single – features multiple songwriters.  Even with many cooks in the kitchen on the writing end, there are three producers: duo Mac & Phil, and Stryv. There are plenty of colorful production touches.

From a sound perspective, “Spicy Margarita” shines. It commences with a sultry Latin jazz sound. Michael Bublé sets the tone, singing an excerpt of the chorus:

“You’re my spicy margarita, babe

Burn my tongue, make me shake

Mix it up or give it to me straight

Turn me on, make me say.”

Ooh-la-la, Michael! “Spicy” turns into Latin-tinged pop, with Jason Derulo taking over lead vocal duties. Like Bublé, Derulo sings with an excellent tone. Lyrically, the innuendo, and sex are pronounced! In the first verse, Derulo sings, “Snuck into the bathroom / She might be a problem / I should probably stay away.” Oh, my! Then there’s the pre-chorus, where he asserts, “Girl, you crazy, couldn’t even wait for the room / Shakin’, shakin’ tryin’ to keep up with you.” Woo! Perhaps the most memorable moment hails from the second verse: “She think I’m Jordan / But she scream, ‘Derulo’ (Derulo) / My ego enormous / Fillin’ up your body, babe.” Oh, snap! Fabulous singing, steamy lyrics, and colorful production make “Spicy Margarita” a fun and sexy pop song. This is the collaboration we didn’t know we needed!

Jason Derulo & Michael Bublé • “Spicy Margarita” • Derulo, Inc. / Atlantic • 1.25.24

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