Barbie and the plasticity of pop

Published: July 25, 2023, 9 a.m.

b'This past week, the film Barbie opened nationwide to massive success \\u2013 and with it came a soundtrack, executive produced by Mark Ronson.\\n\\nFunctioning as both a companion to the movie and a stand-alone collection of hits, the album features everyone from Dua Lipa to reggaeton star Karol G to K-Pop group FIFTY FIFTY. This episode of Switched on Pop, we take a look at the singles from the soundtrack and see how well they embody the ethos of Barbie: plastic and all.\\xa0\\n\\n\\nCheck out our 2021 interview with Mark Ronson (about Ginuwine\\u2019s \\u201cPony\\u201d) here.\\n\\nWe reference \\u201cvibe snatching\\u201d in this episode. Take a listen to our episode breaking down the phenomenon here.\\n\\nFor more on Billie Eilish\\u2019s \\u201cNo Time to Die,\\u201d check out our Bond episode from October 2021 here.\\n\\n\\nSongs Discussed:\\xa0\\n\\nDua Lipa \\u2013 Dance The Night\\n\\nBillie Eilish \\u2013 What Was I Made For?\\n\\nPinkPantheress \\u2013 Angel\\n\\nFIFTY FIFTY, Kaliii \\u2013\\xa0Barbie Dreams\\n\\nJanet Jackson \\u2013 Together Again\\n\\nFIFTY FIFTY \\u2013 Cupid\\n\\nThe Cardigans \\u2013 Lovefool\\n\\nCharli XCX \\u2013 Speed Drive\\n\\nBillie Eilish \\u2013\\xa0No Time To Die\\n\\nAqua \\u2013 Barbie Girl\\n\\nNicki Minaj, Ice Spice, Aqua \\u2013 Barbie World\\n\\nKarol G, Aldo Ranks \\u2013\\xa0WATATI\\n\\nJul \\u2013 My World\\n\\nLudacris, Wiz Khalifa, Jeremih, Cashmere Cat \\u2013 Party Girls\\n\\nAva Max \\u2013 Not Your Barbie Girl\\n\\nAva Max \\u2013 My Head & My Heart\\n\\nA Touch Of Class \\u2013 Around the World (La La La La La)\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'