Veteran Latin-pop, urban-pop singer Jennifer Lopez is waiting for the proposal on her energetic, exclusive Spanish single, “El Anillo.”  

“¿Y el anillo pa’ cuando?” For her latest single, “El Anillo”(“The Ring”), Latin-pop/urban contemporary superstar Jennifer Lopez performs exclusively in Spanish.  Even sans English translation, it is clear that Lopez amplifies the sexiness on “El Anillo.” Lyrically, “Ell Anillo” centers on love, with the ‘big question’ (aforementioned) arriving on the coro(chorus).  In English, the chorus roughly translates into “When will I get the ring?” Basically, J. Lo wants to know when her man (*cough Alex Rodriguez), whom she loves dearly, is going to ‘pop the question.’

With the lyrical content covered, what about the sound and overall performance? As always, Lopez sounds ‘true to self’ vocally.  She’s never been considered a powerhouse, but she has always possessed an attractive instrument.  When she sings, namely the chorus, she allures.  She also raps.  While it’s difficult to tell if she has bars without translating the lyrics, her rhythmic flow is impressive.  In regards to the production, it’s slick and incredibly energetic.

Final Thoughts

All in all, music, voice, and the theme work together successfully on “El Anillo.” The 48-year old actress, dancer, and singer seems to be in a good place.  “El Anillo” isn’t game changing – we’ve heard Jennifer Lopez in the capacity many times – but it’s enjoyable and well-executed without question.

Jennifer Lopez • El Anillo– Single • Sony Latin • Release: 4.27.18

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