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"Imagining Karol G as Cuban: Viral Parody of 'If I Had Met You Before'"

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 by Daniel Colon

Young singer Carolinee is making waves on social media with her Cubanized version of the international mega-hit "If I Had Met You Before" by Karol G. "If Karol G were Cuban #parody; share it," wrote the artist a few days ago on her Instagram account, where she has a community of over 128,000 followers. The video has garnered more than 51,000 likes and over 1,300 comments in just four days.

"If you are Cuban, this song will resonate with you a lot," begins the young singer Carolina in her rendition of Karol G's international hit. "I wouldn't have so many blackouts, I wouldn't stand in line for chicken, or search for the sugar that went missing, this month the rice didn't come," she sings in one part.

Comments have flooded in, praising her creativity and voice. "Soon Karol will call you for a Cuban remix"; "What a sad reality, Viva Cuba libre"; "You should be a singer, you do it beautifully, God bless you"; "Poor Karol standing in line for chicken and gasoline, I can already imagine her writing songs in the ration book"; "That was cool, but don't eat too much Nutella when you leave, it's not very healthy, I say this with love, success"; "I loved it, you have a very beautiful voice"; "I liked this version better than the original"; "It's sad for us Cubans, but you see how charismatic we are, you did a great job, beautiful voice girl"; "I'm Cuban and I liked your version better than the original"; "Oh, this girl is so good"; "Your voice is beautiful, I hope you can leave Cuba to have a good future and not waste your talent"; "Best version for sure, you nailed it"; "This song could be sung about Venezuela too"; "This is awesome, you sing well"; "Best version, I hope someone sees you and calls you to sing," are some of the hundreds of comments left on her post.

Another part of her parody, which has also been shared on TikTok, where it is also going viral, goes: "Others complaining there and I'm crazy waiting for parole." A few weeks ago, the young artist talked on social media about what it feels like to be the "most followed content creator in Sancti Spíritus."

Questions and Answers about Carolinee's Viral Parody

Here, we address some common questions and provide insights into the viral success of Carolinee's Cuban parody of Karol G's song.

What is the main theme of Carolinee's parody?

The main theme of Carolinee's parody is highlighting the everyday struggles and realities of living in Cuba, such as blackouts, food shortages, and long lines for basic necessities.

How has the audience reacted to Carolinee's parody?

The audience has reacted positively, with many praising her creativity, voice, and the relatable content of her parody. Her video has received tens of thousands of likes and hundreds of supportive comments.

On which platforms is Carolinee's parody going viral?

Carolinee's parody is going viral on both Instagram and TikTok, where it has garnered significant attention and engagement from users.

Why is Carolinee's parody resonating with so many people?

The parody resonates with many people because it humorously and accurately reflects the daily struggles and challenges faced by Cubans, making it highly relatable to those living in similar situations.

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