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Barbie and the plasticity of pop
FromSwitched on Pop
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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Jul 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This past week, the film Barbie opened nationwide to massive success – and with it came a soundtrack, executive produced by Mark Ronson.
Functioning as both a companion to the movie and a stand-alone collection of hits, the album features everyone from Dua Lipa to reggaeton star Karol G to K-Pop group FIFTY FIFTY. This episode of Switched on Pop, we take a look at the singles from the soundtrack and see how well they embody the ethos of Barbie: plastic and all.
Check out our 2021 interview with Mark Ronson (about Ginuwine’s “Pony”) here.
We reference “vibe snatching” in this episode. Take a listen to our episode breaking down the phenomenon here.
For more on Billie Eilish’s “No Time to Die,” check out our Bond episode from October 2021 here.
Songs Discussed:
Dua Lipa – Dance The Night
Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For?
PinkPantheress – Angel
FIFTY FIFTY, Kaliii – Barbie Dreams
Janet Jackson – Together Again
FIFTY FIFTY – Cupid
The Cardigans – Lovefool
Charli XCX – Speed Drive
Billie Eilish – No Time To Die
Aqua – Barbie Girl
Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, Aqua – Barbie World
Karol G, Aldo Ranks – WATATI
Jul – My World
Ludacris, Wiz Khalifa, Jeremih, Cashmere Cat – Party Girls
Ava Max – Not Your Barbie Girl
Ava Max – My Head & My Heart
A Touch Of Class – Around the World (La La La La La)
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Functioning as both a companion to the movie and a stand-alone collection of hits, the album features everyone from Dua Lipa to reggaeton star Karol G to K-Pop group FIFTY FIFTY. This episode of Switched on Pop, we take a look at the singles from the soundtrack and see how well they embody the ethos of Barbie: plastic and all.
Check out our 2021 interview with Mark Ronson (about Ginuwine’s “Pony”) here.
We reference “vibe snatching” in this episode. Take a listen to our episode breaking down the phenomenon here.
For more on Billie Eilish’s “No Time to Die,” check out our Bond episode from October 2021 here.
Songs Discussed:
Dua Lipa – Dance The Night
Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For?
PinkPantheress – Angel
FIFTY FIFTY, Kaliii – Barbie Dreams
Janet Jackson – Together Again
FIFTY FIFTY – Cupid
The Cardigans – Lovefool
Charli XCX – Speed Drive
Billie Eilish – No Time To Die
Aqua – Barbie Girl
Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, Aqua – Barbie World
Karol G, Aldo Ranks – WATATI
Jul – My World
Ludacris, Wiz Khalifa, Jeremih, Cashmere Cat – Party Girls
Ava Max – Not Your Barbie Girl
Ava Max – My Head & My Heart
A Touch Of Class – Around the World (La La La La La)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Released:
Jul 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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