Wepa
Pharrell Williams, Gloria Estefan
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Wepa Hey everybody, everybody's got a rhythm That will make you wanna move it like they do in South Beach Gotta watch the women when you see their body spinning With the face, twist the waist, like merengue in the streets Wepa
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Written by: EMILIO ESTEFAN, GLORIA ESTEFAN, PHARRELL WILLIAMS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Foreign Imported Productions & Publishing
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15 facts about this song
Song Composition"WEPA" is a song performed by Cuban-American recording artist Gloria Estefan for her third solo album titled "Miss Little Havana."
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Song ReleaseThe song was released as the album's lead single on July 24, 2011.
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Genre & Style"WEPA" is a Latin-inspired dance-pop track, which incorporates elements of electronic dance music and Latin rhythms.
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Chart SuccessIt achieved success in the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart in the United States, peaking at the top spot, making it Estefan's seventh number 1 on this chart.
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LanguageDespite being an American, Estefan performs the song in Spanish, a nod to her Cuban heritage.
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Song DefinitionThe title "WEPA" is a Puerto Rican slang term used to express excitement, congrats, and celebration.
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Song ThemeThe song's uplifting theme and catchy rhythm make it a popular choice for parties and dance competitions.
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Feature in Media"WEPA" was also featured in Dance Again World Tour, a concert tour by Jennifer Lopez.
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Music VideoThe music video for "WEPA" was directed by Gloria's son Nayib Estefan. It features Estefan in a variety of party scenes.
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CollaborationsA remix of the song, features Pitbull, an American rapper, was also released.
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AwardsThe song eaned Gloria a Billboard Latin Music Award nomination for the song.
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InspirationsAccording to Gloria Estefan, "WEPA" was inspired by the Miami street culture, particularly the Cuban and Puerto Rican communities.
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Lyrics"WEPA" is a primarily Spanish-language song, with the lyrics discussing unity and celebration.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Emilio Estefan, Gloria's husband, and Pharrell Williams, a well-known American singer, songwriter, and producer.
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Album SuccessOn the album, "Miss Little Havana," "WEPA" was one of the most successful tracks, contributing to the album's overall success in the Latin music market.
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