Shakira.

"Shakira" marks the Colombian singer's return to English-language albums, released in 2014 after a delay due to her pregnancy, which led to a reworking of much of the album's content. It showcases a diverse musical style blending genres like reggae, rock, dance, and country, characterized by both tender verses and powerful choruses with swirling, crashing sounds. The lyrics delve into themes of motherhood, romantic relationships, stages of love, and personal happiness. Shakira collaborated heavily with Nasri and Adam Messinger on songwriting and production, crafting an album that reflects her artistic evolution and personal experiences. "Shakira" received positive reviews upon its release, with critics praising its lyrical depth while noting attempts to adapt her sound to appeal more broadly. Commercially, the album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, marking Shakira's highest charting album in the US but with lower first-week sales compared to her previous English-language releases.

TRACKLIST:

1. Dare (La La La)

2. Can't Remember to Forget You (feat. Rihanna)

3. Empire

4. You Don't Care About Me

5. Cut Me Deep (feat. Magic!)

6. Spotlight

7. Broken Record

8. Medicine (feat. Blake Shelton)

9. 23

10. The One Thing

11. Nunca Me Acuerdo de Olvidarte

12. Loca por Ti

Shakira's tenth studio album, simply titled "Shakira.", marked her return to recording after a hiatus during which she focused on motherhood. The album, released in 2014, received positive reviews for its lyrical content and exploration of diverse musical styles including pop, reggae, rock, and dance. Shakira collaborated with various artists and producers, including Blake Shelton, Rihanna, and Magic!. The lead single "Can't Remember to Forget You" featuring Rihanna was well-received. Commercially, the album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart and sold 85,000 copies in its first week. Despite being her highest-charting album in the US at the time, it also marked her lowest first-week sales for an English-language album.

Shakira's album recording process for her self-titled album, released in 2014, was a reflective journey spanning over two years. She described it as a period of personal growth and rediscovery, influenced by the joys of motherhood and the challenges of artistic exploration. Throughout this time, Shakira experimented with various musical styles and worked with different collaborators, which contributed to the diversity of the album's themes and sound. She expressed gratitude for the experience, acknowledging that it allowed her to embrace her multifaceted nature—sensitive, upbeat, dreamy, romantic, and at times, melodramatic—while remaining authentic and sincere in her artistic expression.