Karol G and Bruno Mars’ ‘Still’ Review: Two Superstars, One Addictive Duet

Colombian singer Karol G and Bruno Mars came together on “Still,” a song about loving someone even after the relationship has ended. The track appears on Karol G’s latest album, NO ME ARREPIENTO DE SENTIR TANTO, and marks her first entirely English-language song.

“Still” has an 1980s-inspired feel, and what makes it different from other Karol G songs is that it does not follow the usual reggaeton sound she is known for. Instead, she switched into emotional pop and R&B, which gave the song a softer sound that suits its theme of love and heartbreak. Bruno Mars’ vocals fit naturally into the song, with two singers trading lines about holding on to feelings after a relationship ends.

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While the song has received praise, some listeners feel that its production leans into the familiar Bruno Mars sound, making parts of it feel a bit predictable. Though, the combination of both singers and the emotional subject of the song made “Still” one of the popular hits from Karol G’s new album.

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The song also made its live debut at Bruno Mars’ SoFi Stadium concert in Los Angeles on August 15, where Karol joined him onstage. The show was later included in the official music video, which moves between black-and-white backstage footage and color clips from the live performance.

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Karol G explained on August 7 that “Still” was not simply an attempt to make an English-language song. She said the track expressed exactly what she was feeling at the time and came to her naturally.