What’s ‘Watati’, The Word That Gives Name to The Song by Karol G and Aldo Ranks for ‘Barbie’
The Colombian hitmaker is one of the artists that are part of the long-awaited soundtrack
We already know that Karol G is an real hitmaker. The Colombian artist has become one of the urban queens of the music industry: every song she releases becomes a success. The singer continues to reap the rewards of her latest history-making album, Mañana será bonito, thanks to the impact songs like ‘TQG’, ‘Mientras me curo del cora’, ‘Tus gafitas’, and ‘Kármika’ have had.
But far from being content, Karol G keeps gifting us with new songs. The latest one? ‘Watati’. A very special song she created alongside Aldo Ranks for the soundtrack of one of the most anticipated movies of 2023: the Barbie movie.
‘Watati’ is a perfect song for dancing, blending trap and reggaeton in a very elegant way. Additionally, Karol and Aldo have created a fun and dance-worthy lyrics. We would love to see Barbie dancing to this song and giving it her all!
What does ‘Watati’ mean?
Although ‘Watati’ may sound like an exotic word, it doesn’t have a specific meaning. ‘Watati’ is the introduction shout that Aldo Ranks uses at the beginning of his songs. The Panamanian artist is one of the most well-known faces of reggae and dancehall, with a long career behind him.
In this way, Aldo’s fans have recognized the name of the song from the very beginning. For decades, Aldo has been saying this word in his songs.
In fact, many affectionately call Aldo «watatín». In songs like ‘El Alicate’, ‘Parrandero’, or ‘Sacude la Tanda’, the Panamanian artist says this word numerous times.
However, for now, the Panamanian artist has not revealed the meaning behind this nickname that he has been repeating in his songs for years.