Shakira

Shakira is a notable name in the music space. Her success and fame stem from her incredibly unique vocals and songwriting ability. The singer is of Colombian descent, and was born in February 1977 in the district of Barranquilla.

“Magia” is the name of the singer’s first album, which was released in 1991 under record label Sony Music Colombia.

Shakira experienced her first breakthrough with “Laundry Service”, her 2001 studio album. This project, which is the singer’s fifth studio offering, marked her first top-ten hit on album charts in the UK and the US. In addition, this album yielded one of her biggest songs, “Whenever, Wherever”, which peaked at number 6 in the US and number 2 in the UK, as well as topping several countries’ official singles charts.

What Style is Shakira?

The Colombian songstress is basically a pop star, and has released various songs in this genre. However, she is also a familiar name when it comes to other genres like rock and Latin music.

Notable Shakira Songs

“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” (with Bizarrap)

“Don’t Wait Up”

“Timor”

“She Wolf”

“La Tortura”

“Hips Don’t Lie” (with Wyclef Jean)

“TQG” (with KAROL G)

Awards

This artist has received many top awards in recognition of her great work. Her accolades include multiple honors at the Grammys, with her first win coming in 2001 for her live album, “MTV Unplugged”. It won the category for “Best Latin Pop Album”.