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3.5 out of 5 stars

Tiësto & KAROL G, “Don’t Be Shy” [📷: Atlantic / Musical Freedom]Colombian singer KAROL G and Dutch DJ/producer Tiësto make a formidable team on their brief, infectious dance single, “Don’t Be Shy.”

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hat happens when you pair 🎙 KAROL G and 🎙 Tiësto? Why, sheer excellence, of course! The Colombian singer/songwriter and the Dutch DJ join forces for a worldwide smash, 🎵 “Don’t Be Shy.” An enigmatic, ear-catching intro sets the tone before G drops her clear, sexy, expressive vocals with warm vocal effects (reverb). 

KAROL’s best moment comes on the chorus, which is melodious and infectious. 

“Baby, break my heart
Give me all you got
Don’t ask ‘Why, why, why?’
Don’t be shy, shy, shy
Is it love or lust?
I can’t get enough
Don't ask ‘Why, why, why?’
Don’t be shy, shy, shy.”

While Ms. G holds it down, Tiësto plays a sizable role too, behind the boards.  Alongside 🎛 Teemu Brunila, they construct sleek production, set in a minor key. As to be expected from the DJ, the listener is treated to colorful synths, a banging beat, and an auditory experience where you can’t remain in your seat – makes you want to D-A-N-C-E.  Shifting eyes back to KAROL for a moment, those “la-la-las” she drops are particularly infectious on the post-chorus.


Final Thoughts 💭

Ultimately, “Don’t Be Shy” is a V-I-B-E. Sure, it runs a brief 2:20, but that’s ample time for KAROL G and Tiësto to get the job done.  Is “Don’t Be Shy” game changing? No, but it’ll provide a serious lift to any playlist.  This one right here is ready made for summer.

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3.5 out of 5 stars


🎙 Tiësto & KAROL G • 🎵 “Don’t Be Shy” • 🏷 Musical Freedom / Atlantic • 🗓 8.13.21
[📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Musical Freedom, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

 


the musical hype

the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.