The Goddess and Osmani García released their rendition of the song "Querida" this Friday, a tribute to Juan Gabriel that has garnered both criticism and praise from the Cuban public.
In the comments on a post by CiberCuba on its official Facebook profile, the Cuban singer responded to the backlash they received for daring to perform such a well-known song by El Divo de Juárez with their own twist. "To those wishing I'd be sued, my mother asked for permission, sufferers. To my fans, thank you for the beautiful comments. We work for you, I love you," wrote The Goddess, making it clear that there will be no issues with copyright.
Reactions to the release have been mixed. "The good thing is you can't die twice listening to their tribute"; "Tribute? More like a satire. What an atrocity"; "Mexico should request the extradition of these two. What a lack of respect"; "First-degree murder of such a beautiful song, a huge disrespect"; "Oh my God, what a horror. Osmani has a better voice than a bottle of Pepto-Bismol. Juan Gabriel, please don't listen to this," wrote some of the harshest critics.
However, many others defended The Goddess and Osmani. "Why the attack? Before, it was about vulgar songs. Now that they do a song, let's say... 'passable', there are still attacks. When will we learn to support each other"; "The public liked it, and the Cuban, as always, with criticism on their lips. Many artists worldwide sing and modify the rhythm of songs that aren't theirs—Marc Anthony with Polo Montañez's song and many more. But when it's a Cuban artist, they get flayed alive. There's no worse wedge than one made of the same wood; that's why we don't advance"; "Communism has twisted the minds of many Cubans. What bad, envious comments from starving people."
The Goddess, who is already used to receiving criticism "no matter what she does," has not focused on the negative comments and continues to enjoy the release, which already has over 63,000 views on YouTube.
Reactions to The Goddess and Osmani García's "Querida" Cover
The release of the "Querida" cover by The Goddess and Osmani García has sparked a wide range of responses. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the public's reaction and the artists' statements.
Why did The Goddess and Osmani García receive criticism for their cover of "Querida"?
The criticism stems from their interpretation of such a well-known song by Juan Gabriel, with some feeling that their rendition was disrespectful or fell short of expectations.
How did The Goddess respond to the backlash?
The Goddess responded by thanking her fans for their positive comments and clarifying that there would be no copyright issues, stating that permission had been granted.
What has the public's reaction been to the "Querida" cover?
The public's reaction has been divided, with some appreciating the tribute and others harshly criticizing it.