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EPISODE · Oct 1, 2025 · 43 MIN

El Baile del Gorila: Rumbera Energy & Internet Baby Fame

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Remember being 10 years old, screaming “ju-ju-ju-ju” at recess, and walking like a gorilla with zero shame? 🦍✨ This week, we’re diving into El Baile del Gorila by Melody — the 2001 kids’ anthem that turned into a global party hit. We break down how a 10-year-old Spanish popstar made one of the most iconic songs of our childhood, the music video that had us all confused, and why this track still lives rent-free in our heads. And we’re not dancing alone — joining us is the hilarious Laura Di Lorenzo (co-creator of The Chonga Diaries, viral comedian, and the Spanish voice of Selena in Netflix’s Selena: The Series). Together we talk about gorilla walks, going viral young, and why chaos in music will always unite us. 👉 Sorry in advance for some wild audio moments this week — but trust us, you don’t want to miss this one.

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