Taboo has joined the universe of Dora the Explorer. The Black Eyed Peas member wrote a brand new track titled “Melodía” for Paramount+’s DORA animated sequence, and Billboard premiered an unique first have a look at the quantity beneath.
Within the new episode, titled “Dora’s Track for Papi,” Dora and her trusty BFF Boots journey by means of a colourful rainforest to create a particular track for her dad earlier than they’ll rejoice Papi-Dora Day collectively. On the way in which, the duo encounter cockatoos Quickatoo and Quickatina, voiced by Taboo and his 9-year-old daughter Jett Gomez.
“There’s no straightforward method of understanding/ Lo que te puede hacer/ As soon as the rhythm will get you goin’/ You’re feeling it otra vez/ Ritmo, ambiente, taste, sabor/ This music provides you with that starvation for extra,” Quickatoo sings within the track, as Quickatina performs alongside on a rainbow xylophone.
Watch the “Melodía” scene beneath.
In excellent concord with the episode’s themes, Jett tells Billboard Family that working together with her well-known dad was “a terrific alternative to have a father-and-daughter day collectively.”
“Jett and I, we spend a number of time — whether or not we’re studying books at night time creating characters and dialogue, or we’re making movies dancing — we’ve all the time had this artistic spirit,” Taboo chimed in. “So to have the ability to channel that in such a terrific challenge just like the DORA model and expertise, it’s a mirrored image of who we’re as father and daughter.”
Watch Billboard Family‘s full video interview with Taboo and Jett above.
“Melodía” can also be featured on the present’s soundtrack, The Nice Dora Fiesta (twenty fifth Anniversary Tribute Album), which arrived on June 13 and consists of reimaginings of basic Dora ditties like “Swiper No Swiping,” “Backpack” and “I’m the Map,” in addition to the unique songs “Súper Bien” and “Dora-cappella.”
Taboo and Jett’s episode of DORA started streaming on Wednesday, July 2, solely on Paramount+ within the U.S. and internationally the place the streaming service is offered.
Taboo and Jett onstage at Black Eyed Peas’ New 12 months’s Eve live performance on Dec. 31, 2023, at The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas.
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