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Shakira
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( , ; born 2 February 1977), professionally known by the mononym Shakira, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she has been referred to as the " Queen of Latin Music" and is noted for her musical versatility. She made her recording debut with Sony Music Colombia at the age of 13. Following the commercial failure of her first two albums, '' Magia'' (1991) and '' Peligro'' (1993), she rose to prominence in Hispanic countries with her next albums, ''Pies Descalzos'' (1995) and '' Dónde Están los Ladrones?'' (1998). She entered the English-language market with her fifth album, '' Laundry Service'' (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. Buoyed by the international success of her singles "Whenever, Wherever" and " Underneath Your Clothes", the album propelled her reputation as a leading crossover artist. Broadcast Music, Inc., described Shakira as a "pioneer" who extended the global reach of Latino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cultural Impact Of Shakira
Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira has been referred to as the Queen of Latin Music and is considered to be the most recognizable face of Latin music around the world. With 80 millions of records she is listed as the best-selling Latin female artist in history. According to a report by ''Forbes'', in 2018 Shakira was the female Latin artist who had sold the most albums in history, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Vogue writer Carla Ramirez called Shakira the greatest Latin female icon in history and journalist Queralt Uceda from La Vanguardia credits Shakira for being the artist who has taken the Spanish language to the top while others credit her for being the pioneer in bringing Spanish to the entire world. Not only the language, but the culture, rhythms and concerns of a population silenced in the international scene. Various media describe Shakira as an artist who makes Latin American culture visible in the world and credit her for opening the do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Awards And Nominations Received By Shakira
Shakira is a Colombian singer and songwriter. She began her career in 1990 with Sony Music and has been one of the most popular Latin act in the world since the mid- 1990s. Shakira has sold over 140 million records worldwide. She has won 371 awards from 848 nominations including 3 Grammy Awards and 12 Latin Grammy Awards, making her one of the most awarded Latin artist of all time. In 2002, Shakira won "Best Music Video for "Suerte" at the Latin Grammy Awards. In 2003, Shakira won four awards from eleven nominations, including Echo Award for Best International Female Artist and World Music Awards for Best Selling Latin Female Artist. In 2005, Shakira won sixteen awards from twenty two nominations, including American Music Awards for Best Latin Artist, Best Female at 2005 MTV Europe Music Awards and three Billboard Music Awards. In 2006, Shakira won thirty two awards from fifty nominations, including Grammy Awards for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album, American Music Awards f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laundry Service
''Laundry Service'' ( es, Servicio de Lavandería) is the fifth studio album and first English-language album by Colombian singer Shakira, globally released on 13 November 2001 by Epic Records. It is her first album to be primarily recorded in English. After the release of her fourth studio album '' Dónde Están los Ladrones?'', which became a success in Latin America, Spain, Middle East and the Latin community in the United States, Shakira was encouraged by American singer Gloria Estefan to record songs in English as she believed the singer had the potential to crossover into the English-language pop market. Shakira was initially hesitant to undertake the project, but later decided to learn English well enough to be able to write songs in the language herself. The title of the album was chosen to reflect Shakira's views on love and music. It was also released as ''Servicio de Lavandería'' in Hispanic regions in January 2002. Musically, ''Laundry Service'' is primarily a pop roc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Songs Recorded By Shakira
The discography of Colombian Latin pop singer Shakira consists of eleven studio albums, three compilation albums, two live albums and two promotional recording, promotional albums. Shakira has also released 68 single (music), singles, two extended plays, 35 music videos and three music DVDs. Shakira released two promotional recording, promotional albums ''Magia (Shakira album), Magia'' (1991) and ''Peligro (Shakira album), Peligro'' (1993), before releasing her debut album ''Pies Descalzos'' in 1995. It debuted at number one in eight countries and went on to sell five million copies worldwide. The album spawned six singles, "Estoy Aquí", "¿Dónde Estás Corazón?", "Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos", "Un Poco de Amor (song), Un Poco de Amor", "Antología (Shakira song), Antología" and "Se Quiere, Se Mata". The next year, a remix album, simply titled ''The Remixes (Shakira album), The Remixes'' was released, featuring remixes of songs from her debut album. Shakira's second studi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shakira Discography
Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira has released 11 studio albums, five live albums, two compilation albums, 68 singles (including 13 as a featured artist and 5 promotional singles) and 62 music videos (see Shakira videography). With estimated sales of 80 million records worldwide as of 2014 according to ''Billboard'', she is the highest-selling Colombian artist and the best-selling female Latin artist of all time. She is the only South American artist to peak at number one on the Australian Singles Chart, the UK Singles Chart, and the US '' Billboard'' Hot 100. Her singles " Hips Don't Lie" and "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", have achieved sales in excess of five million units, becoming some of the best-selling singles worldwide. Shakira's musical career started at the age of 13 when she signed with Sony Music. Her first two studio albums, '' Magia'' and '' Peligro'', were released in Colombia in 1991 and 1993 respectively. They performed poorly and had low sales ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dónde Están Los Ladrones?
''Dónde Están los Ladrones?'' ( en, Where Are the Thieves?, italic=yes) is the fourth studio album by Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira, released on 29 September 1998 by Columbia Records and Sony Music Latin. After attaining success in Latin America with her major-label debut ''Pies Descalzos'' (1995), Shakira met producer Emilio Estefan, who identified her potential to break into the US Latin market, and became her manager. As co-producer, Shakira enlisted previous collaborator Luis Fernando Ochoa along with Pablo Flores, Javier Garza, Lester Mendez, and Estefan, who executive produced the album. Its music incorporates Latin pop styles, additionally experimenting with rock en Español and Middle Eastern music sounds. Upon its release, ''Dónde Están los Ladrones?'' received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its sound and lyrics, with one reviewer comparing Shakira to Alanis Morissette. Commercially, the album was a success, being certified in several reg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shakira Videography
Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira has released 62 music videos, 5 live albums, 8 films, and 4 documentaries. In 1991, Shakira signed a recording contract with Sony Music Colombia and released her debut album '' Magia'' (1991). Three music videos were directed for the album. Only one music video was directed for her second album, '' Peligro''. Shakira has refused to allow the re-release of any videos from her first two albums due to their "immaturity". In 1994, Shakira made her acting debut playing Luisa Maria in the Colombian telenovela ''El Oasis''. Shakira's first major music video was for "Estoy Aquí", directed by Simón Brand, for her third album ''Pies Descalzos''. The video depicts a barn during the various weather seasons, and shows Shakira performing the song, accompanied with a guitar. The following single, "¿Dónde Estás Corazón?", three music videos. Directors for the video included Oscar Azula, Julian Torres, Gustavo Garzón, and Camilo Falcon. Garzón also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
