Gloria Estefan - Turn The Beat Around (extended) May 2026

: Critics from Billboard noted the track is wrapped in "delicious layers of live strings and horns," drawing comparisons to Estefan's own classic "Conga". Chart Performance and Reception

: Reached No. 1 , marking Estefan’s first English-language chart-topper in that category.

: Ranked by Australian music channel Max as one of the "1000 Greatest Songs of All Time". Behind the Scenes Gloria Estefan - Turn The Beat Around (Extended)

“Gloria, basically just copied Vicki's version. She really didn't even try to change it and make it her own... but it was a great tribute.” Threads · 1 year ago

: Estefan was eight months pregnant with her daughter Emily during the music video shoot. Because of this, she used a body double for wide shots at the top of a Miami skyscraper, while close-ups were strategically framed to hide her belly. : Critics from Billboard noted the track is

Gloria Estefan ’s 1994 rendition of "" served as a vibrant centerpiece for both the film The Specialist and her covers album, Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me . While the standard radio version runs approximately 3:52, the extended remixes—most notably Pablo's 12" Remix (7:25) and the Def Conga Mix (7:42)—elevated the track into a definitive club anthem of the mid-90s. Production and Remix Highlights

The single was a massive commercial success, certified Gold and revitalizing the disco classic for a new generation. : Peaked at No. 13. : Ranked by Australian music channel Max as

“This is the amazing Gloria Estefan at her very best! Pure pop with a Latin feel that sounds as awesome today as when it was released.” YouTube · POPTASTICA! · 12 years ago