St Vincent, Mon Laferte Release Bilingual ‘Tiempos Violentos’ Duet

St. Vincent and Chilean-Mexican artist Mon Laferte have collaborated on a bilingual reimagining of St. Vincent’s song "Violent Times," now titled "Tiempos Violentos." Released as part of the Spanish-language edition of St. Vincent’s 2024 album All Born Screaming, called Todos Nacen Gritando, the track features a duet with Laferte singing in Spanish and St. Vincent in English. This new version not only translates but expands the original, blending two languages and artistic perspectives to create a tense, hypnotic meditation on time, identity, and longing. Both artists express mutual admiration, with St. Vincent describing the collaboration as giving the song new shape and depth, and Laferte noting a deep pull to the Spanish version that inspired her to make it her own. The duet is praised for its emotional grit, cinematic call-and-response structure, and its unique fusion of jazz-inflected tones, making it a standout cross-cultural artistic exchange. "Tiempos Violentos" highlights the power of bilingual music to bridge cultural and linguistic divides through evocative storytelling and shared creative vision.