Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and dancer known for her unique voice, Latin-pop sound, and distinctive dance moves, especially her signature hip movements. She rose to fame in Latin America in the 1990s before becoming a global pop icon with crossover hits in English and Spanish. Her music incorporates various genres, including Latin, rock, pop, and reggaeton. Shakira's global popularity and energetic performances have made her one of the best-selling Latin music artists worldwide.
Shakira Career Highlights
1991 Releases her debut album Magia, featuring songs she wrote as a teenager. Although not commercially successful, it gains her early recognition in Colombia.
1995 Breakthrough album Pies Descalzos is released, featuring hits like "Estoy Aquí" and "Dónde Estás Corazón," establishing her as a major artist in Latin America.
1998 ¿Dónde Están los Ladrones? is released, achieving massive success in Latin America and the U.S. Latin charts with songs like "Ciega, Sordomuda" and "Ojos Así."
2001 Shakira’s English-language debut Laundry Service is released, featuring the global hit "Whenever, Wherever," which catapults her to international fame.
2005 Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 (Spanish) and Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 (English) are released, with hits like "La Tortura" featuring Alejandro Sanz and "Hips Don’t Lie," which becomes one of her most iconic songs.
2009 Release of She Wolf, experimenting with electro-pop and dance elements, featuring the title track as a major hit.
2010 Shakira performs "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" as the official song of the FIFA World Cup, becoming a worldwide anthem.
2014 Releases self-titled album Shakira, which includes the hit "Can’t Remember to Forget You" featuring Rihanna.
2017 El Dorado is released, featuring Latin pop hits like "Chantaje" with Maluma. The album wins a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album.
2022 Releases new singles exploring reggaeton and Latin trap sounds, collaborating with artists like Rauw Alejandro and highlighting her versatility.
Shakira Band - Collaborations
Collaborated frequently with top Latin artists like Alejandro Sanz, Maluma, and Carlos Vives.
Known for her work with international pop stars, including Beyonce, Rihanna, and Wyclef Jean.
Worked with various producers like Pharrell Williams and The Neptunes to expand her sound across genres.
Shakira Grammy Awards
2001 Best Latin Pop Album for MTV Unplugged
2006 Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album for Fijación Oral, Vol. 1
2018 Best Latin Pop Album for El Dorado
3 Most Famous Shakira Songs
- Hips Don’t Lie
- Whenever, Wherever
- Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)
Shakira Scandal/Gossip/Trivia
2010 Faces backlash in Lebanon over the video for "Waka Waka," accused of cultural appropriation for mixing African and Middle Eastern elements.
2020 Performs at the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Jennifer Lopez, which becomes one of the most-watched performances, celebrated for its representation of Latin culture.
2022 Involved in a legal battle with the Spanish government over alleged tax evasion, which garners widespread media attention.
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