Shakira (album)
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| Released | March 25, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | Rock, Folk, Reggae, Dance | |||
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| Label | RCA | |||
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Shakira (stylized as SHAKIRA.) is the upcoming eponymous tenth studio album by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, scheduled to be released on March 25, 2014 by RCA Records. It is her first English-language record since her eighth studio album She Wolf (2009). Shakira began planning the project in 2011; work continued into 2012, at which time she left her previous label Epic Records and subsequently joined RCA Records. Its lead single "Can't Remember to Forget You" was released on January 13, 2014, and peaked at number 15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Background and production
"I already started to write new material. I've begun to explore in the recording studio whenever I have time in Barcelona and here in Miami. I'm working with different producers and DJs, and I try to feed off from that and find new sources of inspiration and new musical motivation. I'm anxious to return to the studio. My body is asking for it."
In October 2010, Shakira released her ninth studio album Sale el Sol. The record marked a return to her musical roots after her experimentation with electronic music and was primarily a Latin pop album with influences of rock and merengue music.[2][3] It garnered critical acclaim[4] and was a commercial success internationally.[5] A year later in November, Shakira revealed in an interview with Billboard magazine that she had begun writing new material and working with various producers for a new record.[6] The following year, she ended her recording contract with Epic Records and signed under Roc Nation for management purposes.[7] In December 2013, it was announced that Shakira had signed a recording contract with RCA Records, under which the record would be released.[8]
Shakira began recording the album in February 2012, having collaborated with producers including Benny Blanco, Tïesto, RedOne, Max Martin, Dr. Luke, LMFAO, and Akon.[citation needed] The following month, it was revealed that she had also partnered with Fernando Garibay, Sia Furler, and Ester Dean.[9] In September 2013, she commented that she "finally [felt] in these songs as comfortable as in my torn jeans".[10] In November, she confirmed that she was writing the final lyrics for the record.[11]
Release and artwork
In December 2012, it was reported that Shakira would release the track "Truth or Dare" as the lead single from her record;[12] an accompanying music video was reportedly filmed in Lisbon earlier that year.[13] However, after becoming pregnant by footballer Gerard Piqué, said plans were indefinitely postponed, and never came to fruition.[12] In October 2013, Peter Edge from RCA Records announced intentions to premiere an "event single" by Shakira by the end of the year, although this release never occurred.[14]
On January 22, 2014, Shakira announced that the record would be titled Shakira. She elaborated that during the recording process she realized that it was neither "thematic" or "conceptual" as she felt her earlier projects were, instead opining that its production "[helped] to pave a path for me of rediscovery." It was additionally announced that the record would be released on March 25, 2014 in the United States.[15] Shakira later revealed that a Target-exclusive deluxe version of the record would be made available for pre-order on January 26. Its cover artwork was revealed two days earlier, and sees Shakira dressed in a sheer cardigan and bra while holding a guitar.[16]
Composition
When first announcing the record, Shakira described its sound as being "a little bit of rock, a little bit of folk, a little reggae and naturally some dance".[15]
Singles
"Can't Remember to Forget You" served as the lead single from Shakira on January 13, 2014, and features Barbadian recording artist Rihanna.[17] It entered at number 28 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, becoming her highest-debuting track in the United States.[18] Its accompanying music video was directed by Joseph Kahn,[19] and was premiered through Vevo on January 30.[20] A solo Spanish-language version of the song, titled "Nunca Me Acuerdo de Olvidarte", was released on January 21.[21]
Release history
| Country | Date | Version | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| United States | March 25, 2014 |
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References
- ↑ Leila Cobo (November 4, 2011). "Shakira Needs to Record: 'My Body Is Asking for It'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Shakira Returns To Her Roots On ‘Sale el Sol’". KPIX-TV. CBS Corporation. October 18, 2010. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Shakira Releases Sale El Sol / The Sun Comes Out Today, October 19th". PR Newswire. UBM plc. October 19, 2010. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Sale el Sol - Shakira". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
- ↑ Huey, Steve. "Shakira - Biography". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
- ↑ Cobo, Leila (November 4, 2011). "Shakira Needs to Record: 'My Body Is Asking for It'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
- ↑ Sean Ryon (February 20, 2012). "Shakira Signs To Roc Nation Management". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ↑ Judy Cantor-Navas (December 17, 2013). "New Shakira Single Set for January". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Taking a small break from the studio to get my nails done with @EsterDean on a Sunday afternoon / Un pequeño descanso". Twitter. March 25, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Shakira - Amazing day in the studio! 2 years and I finally...". Facebook. September 2, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Timeline Photos: Escribiendo las últimas letras...". Facebook. November 23, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Shakira Upcoming Singles "Truth or Dare" and "Beautiful Disaster"". Josepvinaixa. 12 December 2012. Archived from the original on May 10, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Escuche 30 segundos de la nueva canción de Shakira que está grabando en Lisboa". El Heraldo. Editorial El Heraldo S.A. June 30, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ↑ Andrew Hampp; Ed Christman (October 22, 2013). "Q4 Label Special: RCA's Tom Corson and Peter Edge on Miley, Britney & JT, the Adult Xmas Market, 'Focusing on Hip-Hop & Rock' (From the Magazine)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Shakira - "When the time came to put a name to this album…"". Facebook. January 22, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ↑ Helen Zhao (January 24, 2014). "'I'm able to savor the little moments': Shakira on how motherhood has helped her embrace the present as she smoulders in a bra on new album cover". Daily Mail. Daily Mail and General Trust. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Shakira, Rihanna Team Up On 'Can't Remember To Forget You': Listen". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. January 13, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ↑ Gary Trust (January 22, 2014). "Pitbull & Ke$ha's 'Timber' Still Tops Hot 100; Bastille, Lorde Reach Top 10". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ↑ Robert Copsey (December 10, 2013). "Rihanna, Shakira collaborate on "hot" new single?". Digital Spy. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ↑ Lee Moran (January 31, 2014). "Shakira, Rihanna team up for steamy 'Can't Remember To Forget You' music video". Daily News. Mortimer Zuckerman. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
- ↑ Amaya Mendizabal (January 21, 2014). "Shakira Unveils Spanish Version of New Single: Listen to 'Nunca Me Acuerdo de Olvidarte'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Shakira - Shakira - With 3 Exclusive Bonus Tracks - Only at Target". Target Corporation. 25 March 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
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