A Twitter user sparked a lively discussion on social media while testing Black people’s knowledge of Selena’s songs.
“Black people ONLY: Do you know any songs by Selena BESIDES “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom”…???” the person asked.
Black people ONLY: Do you know any songs by Selena BESIDES “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom”…??? pic.twitter.com/C0Y4Df7DYA
— BellaGrossiere (@JoytotheG) March 24, 2022
Some were able to rattle off Selena’s songs effortlessly, assuming they didn’t cheat.
Como La Flor, Dreaming of You, Where Did The Feeling Go, I Could Fall In Love, Besitos, La Carcacha , Amor Prohibido, La Llamada, Baila Esta Cumbia, No Quiero Saber, Enamorada De Ti, Buenos Amigos
Anything for Selenas pic.twitter.com/Nwtna0nkQG
— Tori (@Tori73736182) March 25, 2022
Captive Heart
I Could Fall in Love
God’s Child, my sis was in her flamenco bag
Si Una Vez
Estoy Contigo
Contigo Quiero Estar
Enamorada De Ti
Como La Flor
No Me Queda Más— big steppa (@beyuploaded) March 24, 2022
I absolutely love Selena’s ‘Dreaming of You’ Album. That album was released Posthumously. The whole album is fire. Amor Prohibido, Techno Cumbia, Donde Quiera Que Estés con Los Barrios Boyzz.
— BådGrlCíCí 📝🎬🎧🎼💃🏽🎭✨😷🏥👩🏽⚕️PopLife (@ColumbiaQT) March 25, 2022
Why yes… I'm glad you asked.
And in no particular order my top 12 Selena songs!El Chico Del Apartmento 512
Como La Flor
Tú Solo Tú
Besitos
Missing My Baby
La Carcacha
Baila Esta Cumbia
I'm Getting Used To You
Si Una Vez
No Me Queda Más
Amor Prohibido
Que Creías pic.twitter.com/VLevV4Upp9— bald-headed scallywag (@MrRabbitt87) March 25, 2022
A few people, however, completely botched the question.
I definitely thought you want talking about Selena Gomez ☠💀☠💀
— the Fupa Massager (@GWPtheTrilogy) March 25, 2022
Love You Like a Love Song
— Stephanie (@StephanieYeboah) March 24, 2022
Some people apparently learned about Selena’s songs through unconventional methods.
My wife is Mexican and ironically Selena was the first Latina I fell for… I know almost all of her songs but if you ask a Hispanic person about black artists from back in the day they don't know nothing 😂😂😂
— BigDez (@Desmond55564655) March 25, 2022
All the ones in the movie. pic.twitter.com/i9VtzyIQYJ
— i switched baristas (@christopherXCI_) March 25, 2022
The devout fans of Selena were thrilled to have another opportunity to pay tribute to the late artist.
Don’t do us like that cuz we love Selena pic.twitter.com/5mCpBZS3UL
— ✨Detroit ♋️ Goddess ✨ (@ShellyWitDaFade) March 25, 2022
Contigo quiero estar, el chico del apartamento 512, besitos, áname quiéreme, no me queda mas, si una vez, dreamin gif you, etc. She is so wonderful, may she rest in peace!
❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/ko38OJ70T2— colorful.contrary (@colorfulequal) March 25, 2022
The movie Selena, which details the singer’s life, will be released in theaters nationwide on April 7, according to the singer’s Facebook page.
The film is making a return after it was first released in 1997, ABC 13 reports.
Jennifer Lopez, who starred in the movie, recently went to Twitter to pay tribute to Selena and express her love for the film.
What a very special day … we’re celebrating 25 years of SELENA! 🌹 Today we celebrate and honor Selena’s legacy and music. This movie means so much to me … Selena and her family mean so much to me, and I was so lucky to be chosen to play her. pic.twitter.com/9fjoW5RN3u
— jlo 💍 (@JLo) March 22, 2022
Lopez also raved about the movie while shooting a concert scene for the film 25 years ago.
“There’s just such an outpouring of love coming in for Selena,” she said at the time. “It’s just such an incredible, incredible rush being out there.”
