Taboo has joined the universe of Dora the Explorer. The Black Eyed Peas member wrote a new song titled “Melodía” for Paramount+’s DORA animated series, and Billboard premiered an exclusive first look at the number below.
In the new episode, titled “Dora’s Song for Papi,” Dora and her trusty BFF Boots travel through a colorful rainforest to create a special song for her dad before they can celebrate Papi-Dora Day together. On the way, the duo encounter cockatoos Quickatoo and Quickatina, voiced by Taboo and his 9-year-old daughter Jett Gomez.
“There’s no easy way of knowing/ Lo que te puede hacer/ Once the rhythm gets you goin’/ You feel it otra vez/ Ritmo, ambiente, flavor, sabor/ This music will give you that hunger for more,” Quickatoo sings in the song, as Quickatina plays along on a rainbow xylophone.
Watch the “Melodía” scene below.
In perfect harmony with the episode’s themes, Jett tells Billboard Family that working with her famous dad was “a great opportunity to have a father-and-daughter day together.”
“Jett and I, we spend a lot of time — whether we’re reading books at night creating characters and dialogue, or we’re making videos dancing — we’ve always had this creative spirit,” Taboo chimed in. “So to be able to channel that in such a great project like the DORA brand and experience, it’s a reflection of who we are as father and daughter.”
Watch Billboard Family‘s full video interview with Taboo and Jett above.
“Melodía” is also featured on the show’s soundtrack, The Great Dora Fiesta (25th Anniversary Tribute Album), which arrived on June 13 and includes reimaginings of classic Dora ditties like “Swiper No Swiping,” “Backpack” and “I’m the Map,” as well as the original songs “Súper Bien” and “Dora-cappella.”
Taboo and Jett’s episode of DORA began streaming on Wednesday, July 2, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and internationally where the streaming service is available.
Taboo and Jett onstage at Black Eyed Peas’ New Year’s Eve concert on Dec. 31, 2023, at The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas.
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