We like to think we usually get things pretty right here on Noisey. Our year-end lists were pretty sick, if we do say so ourselves. We're not perfect, though, and are ready to admit when we've backed the wrong horse, eaten our fair share of crow, made Himalayan blunders, or what have you. This, dear reader, is one of those times. With absolutely no disrespect to YG, the greatest song of last year was in fact Shakira's "Chantaje," featuring Maluma.To describe this song as "fire" is an affront to oxygen."Chantaje" is reggaeton as a finely-honed blade, ready to slice open your aorta and stuff it full of sultriness. It features two of Colombia's finest in a story of sexual tension ("Chantaje" means "Blackmail") that rivals any pop duet of the same ilk that you can think of. Get Halsey and whatever the name of the dude from the Chainsmokers is (I want to say… Tyler?) outta here.A short list of very good things in this song and video:
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- It begins in a deli, as all great works of film must.
- The hook, dear lord.
- Maluma's voice gets Autotuned at random intervals.
- The combined attractiveness of both performers could power continents.
- When Shakira goes "¿Que?"as the beat drops out >>>>>
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