Shakira

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (/ʃəˈkɪərə/; Spanish: [t͡ʃaˈkiɾa] or [ʃaˈkiɾa]; born 2 February 1977)[5] is a Colombian singer and songwriter.[6] Born and raised in Barranquilla, Shakira has been referred to as the Queen of Latin Music and is noted for her versatility in music.[7][8][9] She made her recording debut under 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). Shakira entered the English-language market with her fifth album, Laundry Service (2001), which sold over 15 million copies worldwide. Buoyed by the international number-one singles "Whenever, Wherever" and "Underneath Your Clothes", the album propelled her reputation as a leading crossover artist.

Her success was further solidified with the Spanish albums Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 (2005), Sale el Sol (2010), and El Dorado (2017), all of which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and were certified diamante by the Recording Industry Association of America. Meanwhile, her English albums Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 (2005), She Wolf (2009) and Shakira (2014) were all certified gold, platinum, or multi-platinum in various countries worldwide. Some of her songs have charted at number one in multiple countries, including "La Tortura", "Hips Don't Lie", "Beautiful Liar", "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", "Loca", and "Chantaje". Shakira served as a coach on two seasons of the American singing competition television series The Voice (2013–2014). Shakira.JPG Shakira in 2011 Born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll 2 February 1977 (age 44) Barranquilla, Colombia Other names La Shak,[1] Shaki[2] Occupation Singersongwriterrecord producerdirectordanceractressphilanthropist Years active 1990–present Organization Barefoot Foundation Partner(s) Antonio de la Rúa (2000–2010) Gerard Piqué (2011–present) Children 2 Awards Full list Musical career Genres Pop[3]rock[4]Latin Instruments Vocalsguitarharmonicadrumscajónsamplerkeyboards Labels ColumbiaEpicRCASony Music Latin Website shakira.com Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (/ʃəˈkɪərə/; Spanish: [t͡ʃaˈkiɾa] or [ʃaˈkiɾa]; born 2 February 1977)[5] is a Colombian singer and songwriter.[6] Born and raised in Barranquilla, Shakira has been referred to as the Queen of Latin Music and is noted for her versatility in music.[7][8][9] She made her recording debut under 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). Shakira entered the English-language market with her fifth album, Laundry Service (2001), which sold over 15 million copies worldwide. Buoyed by the international number-one singles "Whenever, Wherever" and "Underneath Your Clothes", the album propelled her reputation as a leading crossover artist. Her success was further solidified with the Spanish albums Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 (2005), Sale el Sol (2010), and El Dorado (2017), all of which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and were certified diamante by the Recording Industry Association of America. Meanwhile, her English albums Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 (2005), She Wolf (2009) and Shakira (2014) were all certified gold, platinum, or multi-platinum in various countries worldwide. Some of her songs have charted at number one in multiple countries, including "La Tortura", "Hips Don't Lie", "Beautiful Liar", "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", "Loca", and "Chantaje". Shakira served as a coach on two seasons of the American singing competition television series The Voice (2013–2014).