You Can’t Miss León and Musgrave’s Mesmerizing New Video for 'Lost In Translation'

In an era of genre hopping, blending, and crossing, Carín León and Kacey Musgraves have knocked it out of this world. They’re new official music video for their collaboration, Lost in Translation, creates a beautiful visual for their cross-cultural love song. The song describes an emotional connection and body language transcending language or cultural barriers. Its music video furthers this discussion, with its vibrant and authentic colors, scenes, and music. 

León wears classic country western pieces, including felt cowboy-style hats and a button-up adorned with horses. However, he adds his own twists with personalized initials, feathers, and pops of colors. His style in the video reflects how this duet between León and Musgraves incorporates elements of a classic Mexican duet, with a modern twist.

Musgraves blends harmoniously with the Latin tune. From Texas, Musgraves has always loved exploring the limits of country music, seeing where she can blend with other styles for what some have described as a ‘genre-fluid style.’ León stated he can relate to Musgraves with that approach, as he incorporated contemporary storytelling into traditional regional Mexican music, hoping to make his sound a hit with U.S. country fans.

The two had previously admired each other's work before this collaboration sprang into action. Carín and Kacey met for the first time in Nashville, Tennessee. When the musicians sang a duet to one of León’s favorite songs, ‘Fue Un Placer Conocerte,’ and Musgraves knew all the words, the creation of ‘Lost in Translation’ was set in motion.

León and Musgrave’s fun and vibrancy can be felt through the screen in the official music video. Their appreciation for each other’s work, typical genre, and style is evident. All of the music, dancing, and style of the footage artistically bring the duet’s message to life. The playful atmosphere takes you away to a vacation fling or the coveted abroad romance. Who needs words when unspoken, yet easily expressed and understood emotion can accomplish the same tasks? Needless to say, in terms of both the song and the video, once it’s over, you can’t help but want to listen to it and re-watch five more times!