Dua Lipa pays tribute to Selena with emotional 'Amor Prohibido' cover in Mexico City.
In her final stop of the Radical Optimism world tour, British singer Dua Lipa honored one of Latin America's most beloved artists by performing a heartfelt rendition of 'Amor Prohibido', a song from the Mexican Queen's 1995 album. The emotional performance took place at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City.
As part of her globe-spanning tour, Lipa has been delivering surprise regional covers at every show, with the final leg featuring songs in Spanish and Portuguese. Lipa previously confessed to feeling "nerve-wracking" while singing in different languages, from Spanish to French, German, Dutch, and Czech.
"I chose this song because I feel a very special connection with this artist and her feeling of belonging to two places at the same time," Lipa explained in Spanish during the performance. The singer acknowledged a personal connection to Selena's identity as both Mexican and American, stating that she identifies with being both Albanian and English.
Throughout her tour, Lipa has covered songs tied to each country or city on her itinerary, including regional artists from the US leg of the tour and international classics when visiting those countries. This unique twist has included surprise guest performances, such as a collaboration with Gwen Stefani, Billie Joe Armstrong, and Lionel Richie.
Lipa initially proposed the idea of performing different songs every night during the tour after having fun singing at the American Country Music Awards with Chris Stapleton. The team's initial skepticism was replaced by enthusiasm for this ambitious concept, which has culminated in a memorable tribute to Selena with 'Amor Prohibido' in Mexico City.
In her final stop of the Radical Optimism world tour, British singer Dua Lipa honored one of Latin America's most beloved artists by performing a heartfelt rendition of 'Amor Prohibido', a song from the Mexican Queen's 1995 album. The emotional performance took place at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City.
As part of her globe-spanning tour, Lipa has been delivering surprise regional covers at every show, with the final leg featuring songs in Spanish and Portuguese. Lipa previously confessed to feeling "nerve-wracking" while singing in different languages, from Spanish to French, German, Dutch, and Czech.
"I chose this song because I feel a very special connection with this artist and her feeling of belonging to two places at the same time," Lipa explained in Spanish during the performance. The singer acknowledged a personal connection to Selena's identity as both Mexican and American, stating that she identifies with being both Albanian and English.
Throughout her tour, Lipa has covered songs tied to each country or city on her itinerary, including regional artists from the US leg of the tour and international classics when visiting those countries. This unique twist has included surprise guest performances, such as a collaboration with Gwen Stefani, Billie Joe Armstrong, and Lionel Richie.
Lipa initially proposed the idea of performing different songs every night during the tour after having fun singing at the American Country Music Awards with Chris Stapleton. The team's initial skepticism was replaced by enthusiasm for this ambitious concept, which has culminated in a memorable tribute to Selena with 'Amor Prohibido' in Mexico City.
! She's taking us on such an amazing journey around the globe, not just performing hits from her discography but also showcasing regional artists and languages. It's really cool to see her being so open and willing to learn, even when it comes to singing in different tongues - I mean, can you imagine? 
. And I love how she explained that connection to Selena's identity, feeling like both Mexican and American herself - it's really relatable! 
Gwen Stefani, Billie Joe Armstrong, Lionel Richie... it's like a dream team! I'm so glad they went for this unique twist on the tour. It's not just about Dua Lipa's music; it's also about celebrating the diversity of cultures and languages we live in.
... and I'm here for it!
I love how she connects the dots with Selena's story about feeling like two places at once, that's deep! And can we talk about her vocals tho? Emotional perfection every time. The way she took a risk by singing in Spanish and Portuguese, bravo girl 
. I'm not surprised she collaborated with other artists on this tour, Dua Lipa is all about spreading love and positivity 
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. It's just so rehearsed and lacks that special spark. I mean, what's next? A whole tour dedicated to covering songs from each country they visit? And don't even get me started on surprise guest performances... it feels like a desperate attempt to get social media attention 
. Don't get me wrong, I love Dua Lipa's music and all, but this 'Radical Optimism' tour just seems like another marketing gimmick 
. Give me the good old days of live performances with just the artist and their instruments any day 
I love how she puts her own spin on the song while still doing it justice - it's clear she's a fan of Selena's work. And can we talk about how brave it is for her to perform in different languages at every show? 
I'm loving Dua Lipa's gesture of paying tribute to Selena like that! 
It's amazing how music can bring people together and create those special connections, you know? 
I'm literally shaking thinking about her emotional rendition... she's so talented!!! 
And yaaas, she finally did justice to Selena's legacy!! 
The fact that Dua Lipa proposed this idea and the team went for it is EVERYTHING!!! 
It's like a dream come true for Selena fans worldwide! 
️ That's so relatable, especially now that I'm in my golden years and looking back on a life well-lived. It makes me appreciate all the talented artists who've come before us and paved the way for new generations to express themselves. 
guess she's had time to brush up on her high school Spanish. anywayz, love the emotional tribute to Selena, it's about time someone paid homage to this iconic queen 
. According to Google Trends, her concert in Mexico City had over 1 MILLION viewers online 
. Meanwhile, her 'Amor Prohibido' cover on YouTube has already racked up 2.5M views in under 24 hours! 
The numbers are insane! 
On Spotify, 'Amor Prohibido' by Selena is now her most-streamed song ever... and Dua Lipa's cover just broke the record for most-watched Latin American music video on YouTube in a single day 
but she totally owned it 
this radical optimism world tour is really living up to its name 