

JENNIFER LOPEZ (with Billboard's Leila Cobo)
Aug 17, 2023
Billboard's Leila Cobo joins to trace Jennifer Lopez's unique path through popular culture. They discuss JLo's rise from backup dancer to pop icon, her success in music and film, her ability to blend her Latina heritage with mainstream pop sounds, and her impact on the industry. They also delve into her transformation into Selena, her breakthrough in the Selena biopic, the rise of Latin-flavored music in the English language market, her consistent messaging in her music, the impact of her iconic music videos, and her ability to showcase her Latin identity while appealing to mainstream audiences. They analyze her collaborations with rappers and her struggle and successful comeback in the music industry. Finally, they debate Jennifer Lopez's place in the Pop Pantheon and conclude with a discussion on an underrated song by her.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Jennifer Lopez: The Impact on Pop Stardom
02:32 • 11min
Interviewing Jennifer Lopez and Her Transformation into Selena
13:27 • 2min
Jennifer Lopez's Rise to Stardom
15:24 • 22min
Jennifer Lopez's Breakthrough in the Selena Biopic
37:12 • 15min
The Rise of Latin-flavored Music in the English Language Market
51:46 • 6min
Consistency in Jennifer Lopez's messaging and the success of 'On the Six'
57:27 • 2min
Analyzing Jennifer Lopez's Impactful Music Video
59:23 • 3min
Jennifer Lopez's Latin Identity and Mainstream Appeal
01:01:57 • 16min
Jennifer Lopez's Collaboration with a Rapper
01:17:51 • 18min
Jennifer Lopez's Music Journey: Rise, Fall, and Comeback
01:36:06 • 11min
Jennifer Lopez's Place in the Pop Pantheon
01:47:06 • 3min