Turn The Beat Around (extended): Gloria Estefan -

Produced by Emilio Estefan Jr. and Lawrence Dermer, the cover remains remarkably faithful to Vicki Sue Robinson’s 1976 original while injecting the "Latin vibe" synonymous with Miami Sound Machine.

: Remixed by Pablo Flores , Javier Garza, and Eric Schilling, this version emphasizes high-energy percussion and synth-heavy hooks. Gloria Estefan - Turn The Beat Around (Extended)

: 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. Produced by Emilio Estefan Jr

: During the recording sessions, Estefan noted that her daughter would "twist and turn and kick" whenever the rhythm played, jokingly crediting the song for her daughter's eventual career as a drummer. Perspectives on the Cover : Estefan was eight months pregnant with her

“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

The single was a massive commercial success, certified Gold and revitalizing the disco classic for a new generation. : Peaked at No. 13.

: 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