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Grandes Éxitos (Shakira Album)
''Grandes Éxitos'' ( en, Greatest Hits, italic=yes) is the first greatest hits album by Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira. It was released on 2 November 2002, by Sony Music International and Columbia Records, one year after her fifth studio album and English-language debut ''Laundry Service''. It is composed of Spanish-language recordings from her third and fourth studio efforts ''Pies Descalzos'' (1995) and ''Dónde Están los Ladrones?'' (1998), the live album ''MTV Unplugged'' (2000), and translations of tracks from ''Laundry Service'' (2001). The album only featured Spanish-language tracks and featured no new recordings. It also did not include songs from her first two studio albums, '' Magia'' and '' Peligro''. Upon its release, ''Grandes Éxitos'' achieved moderate commercial success, it was certified double-platinum (by standards for Latin recordings) for shipments of 200,000 copies by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Track listing Personn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Unplugged (Shakira)
''MTV Unplugged'' is the first live album by Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira, released on 29 February 2000, by Columbia Records and Sony Latin. It was recorded on 12 August 1999, during her ''MTV Unplugged'' performance at the Grand Ballroom in New York City. The performance was released in 2000 as a live album, and again in 2002 as a DVD. It was critically acclaimed by American critics and earned Shakira her first Grammy Award for Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album, Best Latin Pop Album. Production and reception The Unplugged concert was the program's first episode to be broadcast entirely in Spanish and served as her major breakthrough in the U.S. market. The concert is noted to be the "first time a Latin pop act attempted an Unplugged, the first Latina solo act to do so, and the first time a Latino act didn’t tape their performance at MTV’s studios in Miami." The concert has received critical acclaim, and is included on lists of best unplugged performances. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ojos AsÃ
"Ojos AsÃ" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira from her fourth studio album, ''Dónde Están los Ladrones?'' (1998). An Arabic pop song, the lyrics tell of the singer traveling the world and having not seen eyes like her lover's. It was released as the album's fifth single in October 1999 by Sony Discos. The song was written by Shakira, composed and produced by the artist, Pablo Flores, and Javier Garza. The song was later adapted into English by Gloria Estefan as "Eyes Like Yours" and included on her following studio album, ''Laundry Service'' (2001). "Ojos AsÃ" received positive reactions from music critics, who praised it as one of the album's best tracks. "Eyes Like Yours", however, was met with a less favorable reception, with reviewers commenting it pales compared to the original. At the inaugural Latin Grammy Awards in 2000, "Ojos AsÃ" won Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and was a recipient of a Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) Latin Award in 2002. An accomp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inevitable (Shakira Song)
"Inevitable" is a Latin rock song co-written and performed by Colombian-born singer Shakira, released as the fourth single from her 1998 multi-platinum album ''Dónde Están los Ladrones?''. Music video In the video for "Inevitable", Shakira is singing the song to an audience in a circular stage. The video starts out with candlelights coming from the audience. As the song progresses, strobe lights shine on Shakira and her band as she shakes her head. Toward the end of the video, bubbles and confetti fall from above, the song slows to almost an a cappella, and the video exits with Shakira holding her microphone over her head. Scenes from the video were also re-edited for a Pepsi commercial that aired throughout Latin America in 1999. In the commercial, a man opens a Pepsi can which the stage (edited to have the Pepsi logo) is inside of, and the audience hold Pepsi cans which burst open to the rhythm of the song. At the end, the man smiles, and Shakira holds a Pepsi can while sayin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Creo
"No Creo" (''I don't believe'') is a song written and performed by the Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira. The song was released as the fourth single, although initially intended to be the lead, from her multi-platinum album ''Dónde Están los Ladrones?'' (1998) and later from her acoustic performance of the song on the MTV show ''Unplugged'' (2000). In the song, the singer expresses how she believes in nothing and nobody except her lover. The song references popular socially accepted or non-accepted norms such as herself, luck, Karl Marx, Jean-Paul Sartre, Mars and Venus, and Brian Weiss. Music video The video begins in a room, where Shakira jumps out of a window into a grassland where eccentric people are present. She scratches the ceiling of a room, goes through dark rooms, riots, swims through a washing room. A brief scene of the video is played on a screen in the music video for "Ciega, Sordomuda", which sparked speculation that some scenes were shot back-to-back with "C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estéfano
Fabio Alonso Salgado, better known as Estéfano (born 19 August 1966 in Manizales, Colombia) is a Colombian musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. Along with Donato Poveda formed the duo Donato y Estefano, releasing three studio albums through 1995–1999. After the duo disbanded he went on to pursue a solo career with his album ''Código Personal: A Media Vida'' released in 2005. Estéfano has worked with Ricky Martin, Julio Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Shakira, Malú, Alexandre Pires, Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Jon Secada, Paulina Rubio, AnahÃ, Noelia, Chayanne, Jerry Rivera and ThalÃa, among others. Background Estéfano left his home in Manizales, Colombia for the United States in 1989, arriving as an aspiring songwriter. He signed his first publishing deal in 1992 with Foreign Imported Productions, a Miami-based company owned by Emilio Estefan Jr. His songwriting debut came later that year on Jon Secada's ''Otro DÃa Más Sin Verte'', namely the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ciega, Sordomuda
"Ciega, Sordomuda" () is a song by Colombian singer Shakira from her fourth studio album, ''Dónde Están los Ladrones?'' (1998). A pop rock track, it utilizes mariachi trumpets and lyrically equates total love to a person being blind, deaf, and mute. It was released as the album's lead single on 4 September 1998 by Columbia Records and Sony Discos. The lyrics were written by Shakira. Its music was co-composed by Shakira and Estéfano, while produced by the singer and Lester Méndez. "Ciega Sordomuda" received positive reactions from music critics, who praised the instruments used and compared it to Shakira's breakout hit "Estoy AquÃ". The song was nominated in the category of Pop Song of the Year at the 1999 Lo Nuestro Awards and was a recipient of a Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) Latin Award in 2000. An accompanying music video was filmed in Miami, Florida and directed by Gustavo Garzón. The film depicts Shakira and her partner being chased by cyber police after escaping jail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Que Me Quedes Tú
"Que Me Quedes Tú" (English: "That You Stay With Me") is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira from her fifth studio album ''Laundry Service'' (2001). It was written by Shakira and composed by her and longtime friend Luis Fernando Ochoa. The song was released as the fifth single from ''Laundry Service'' and the lead single from her first Spanish greatest hits album '' Grandes Éxitos'' (2002) on 11 November 2002 by Epic Records. "Que Me Quedes Tú" was a commercial success throughout the Spanish-speaking markets, peaking atop the '' Billboard'' Hot Latin Tracks chart. Music video The accompanying music video for "Que Me Quedes Tú" was directed by Argentinian directors Ramiro Agula and Esteban Sapir, who also directed the music video for "The One The ONE is a shopping centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is built on the site of the former Tung Ying Building at 100 Nathan Road. It was developed by Chinese Estates Holdings and opened in 2010. Owner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
¿Dónde Estás Corazón?
"¿Dónde Estás, Corazón?" ( en, "Where Are You, Love?") is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, taken from her third studio album ''Pies Descalzos''. It was released in 1996 by Sony Music and Columbia Records as the second single from the album. Shakira and Luis Fernando Ochoa, her co-writer, earned the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers award for Pop/Contemporary Song in 1997 for the song. The song sold over 15,000 copies in Colombia. Background In 1990, a thirteen-year-old Shakira signed a recording contract with Sony Music and released her debut studio album '' Magia'' in 1991, which largely consisted of tracks she had written since she was eight years old. Commercially, the project struggled, selling an underwhelming 1,200 copies in her native Colombia. Her follow-up record '' Peligro'' was released in 1993, and suffered a similar failure. Consequently, Shakira took a two-year hiatus, allowing her to complete her high school education. This son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Un Poco De Amor
"Un Poco de Amor" ( en, "A Little Bit of Love") is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, taken from her third studio album ''Pies Descalzos''. It was released on May 16, 1996, by Sony Music and Columbia Records as the fourth single from the album. The song was written and produced by Shakira and Luis Fernando Ochoa. "Un Poco de Amor" is a Latin pop song that incorporates reggae elements. Lyrically, it states that Shakira is waiting to find someone who loves her. Upon its release, "Un Poco de Amor" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who recognized it as a stand-out track from ''Pies Descalzos''. The song peaked at number 11 on the ''Billboard'' Latin Pop Songs and Latin Songs component charts. While less successful than its preceding singles, its performance continued to aid its parent album in becoming her breakthrough record, which eventually attained platinum certifications in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and the United States. A Portuguese-langu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AntologÃa (song)
"AntologÃa" ( en, Anthology) is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, taken from her third studio album ''Pies Descalzos''. It was released in 1997 by Sony Music and Columbia Records as the fifth single from the album. The song was written and produced by Shakira, with additional production from Luis Fernando Ochoa. "AntologÃa" is a Latin pop ballad that lyrically discusses an appreciation for the knowledge a lover has shared. It is one of Shakira's signature songs in Latin America. Background In 1990, a thirteen-year-old Shakira signed a recording contract with Sony Music and released her debut studio album ''Magia'' in 1991, which largely consisted of tracks she had written since she was eight years old. Commercially, the project struggled, selling an underwhelming 1,200 copies in her native Colombia. Her follow-up record '' Peligro'' was released in 1993, and suffered a similar failure. Consequently, Shakira took a two-year hiatus, allowing her to complete her high sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estoy AquÃ
"Estoy AquÃ" () is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, taken from her third studio album ''Pies Descalzos'' (1995). It was released in 1995 by Sony Music and Columbia Records as the lead single from the album. The song was written and produced by Shakira and Luis Fernando Ochoa. "Estoy AquÃ" is a Latin pop song that lyrically discusses a willingness to correct a failed relationship. Upon its release, "Estoy AquÃ" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who recognized it as a stand-out track from ''Pies Descalzos''. Additionally, it became Shakira's first recording to attain commercial success outside her native Colombia. The song peaked at numbers 1 and 2 on the '' Billboard'' Latin Pop Songs and Latin Songs component charts. Its performance aided its parent album in becoming her breakthrough record, which eventually attained platinum certifications in Brazil, Colombia, and the United States. Its accompanying music video depicts Shakira performi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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