St. Vincent opens a new door into her song "Flea" with "Pulga," a Spanish-language version that adds a fresh dimension to the track while tying it to the creative relationships behind its original recording. The song is from American singer-songwriter Annie Clark (St. Vincent), and "Pulga" is the Spanish version of the original English song, which came out in March.
The track was originally recorded with Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters on drums and American record producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen on bass, adding notable musicianship. Alan del Río Ortiz, St. Vincent's best friend and collaborator, translated the song into Spanish for "Pulga," giving the same piece a new linguistic expression.
"Flea" lets listeners enter a track they may already know, but "Pulga" offers a new entry point while staying connected to the original. St. Vincent extends the life of "Flea" with "Pulga," through language and collaboration. The result is a release shaped by well-known creative partnerships, but told from a different perspective, giving the song another chance to connect with listeners.
For those hearing the track for the first time, or revisiting it in its Spanish incarnation, "Pulga" is another chapter in the song's ongoing journey and a potent example of how translation can unexpectedly unlock a familiar piece.
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