Becky G understands that it’s not wise to keep going back, like a boomerang, to someone who doesn’t truly love her – but she can’t resist the temptation. The cleverly crafted production of “Boomerang” turns her infatuation into what sounds like a festive celebration throughout the entire village, with the gentle notes of a thumb piano, flamenco-style handclaps, a thumping reggaeton bass line, and a lively chorus that enthusiastically supports her misguided feelings.
In “Fire Escape,” Zsela croons a love song that unfolds gradually after mentioning, “There’s a fire in the ocean when the oil starts spilling.” The song evolves over a jerky, stop-start beat, with unexpected silences, peculiar harmonic shifts, and sudden electronic surges. Amidst the asymmetry, Zsela offers some raspy reassurance: “We’ll get along quite fine, thank you.”
