The 10 Best Shakira Songs of All Time

There’s no doubt that Shakira is one of the most successful and well-known artists in the world. Her amazing voice and unique style have won her fans from all over the globe, and she has released some truly iconic songs over the years. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just discovering her music for the first time, here are ten of Shakira’s best tracks that you need to hear.

1. “She Wolf”

She Wolf is the third studio album by Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira, released on October 9, 2009, by Epic Records. The album is a departure from Shakira’s earlier work, featuring electronic and dance elements with influences of synthpop and techno music. Upon its release, She Wolf received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its production but criticized the quality of its lyrics. Commercially, the album peaked atop record charts of countries like Austria, France, Germany, Mexico and Switzerland; it also became her first number-one album in the United Kingdom and United States.

2. “Can’t Remember to Forget You”

“Can’t Remember to Forget You” is a song recorded by Colombian singer Shakira from her self-titled tenth studio album. The song features Barbadian singer Rihanna and was released as the lead single from the album on 13 January 2014. “Can’t Remember to Forget You” is a reggae-influenced song with elements of dancehall, rap and rocksteady. Lyrically, it talks about forgetting someone you once loved.

3. “Hips Don’t Lie”

“Hips Don’t Lie” is a 2006 Latin pop song by Colombian singer Shakira featuring Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean for the reissue of her seventh studio album, Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 (2005). It was released on 28 March 2006 as the second single from that album and ninth overall including all three volumes of Oral Fixation. The song was Shakira’s biggest hit since “La Tortura” and is considered one of her signature songs.

4. “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”

“Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” is a 2010 World Cup anthem by Colombian singer Shakira, featuring South African band Freshlyground. It was released on 7 May 2010 for digital download, as the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which was held in South Africa. The song peaked at number one on record charts of Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain and Switzerland; it also became her first top ten hit in the United Kingdom and United States since 2007’s “Beautiful Liar”.

5. “La La La (Brazil 2014)”

“La La La (Brazil 2014)” is a song recorded by Colombian singer Shakira, featuring Brazilian footballer Neymar. It was released on 27 May 2014 as the official song of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The song peaked at number one in Brazil and Spain, and became one of the best-selling singles of all time.

6. “Empire”

“Empire” is a song recorded by Colombian singer Shakira for her self-titled tenth studio album, Shakira (2014). It was released as the third single from the album on 7 March 2015. The song peaked at number one in France, Germany and Spain; it also became her first number-one single in the United Kingdom.

7. “Chantaje”

“Chantaje” is a song recorded by Colombian singer Shakira, featuring Maluma. It was released as the lead single from her eleventh studio album El Dorado (2017). The song peaked at number one in Spain and became one of the best-selling singles of all time.

8. “Me Enamoré”

“Me Enamoré” is a song recorded by Colombian singer Shakira for her eleventh studio album El Dorado (2017). It was released as the second single from the album on 26 May 2017. The song peaked at number one in France, Germany and Spain; it also became her first number-one single in the United Kingdom.

9. “Dare (La La La)”

“Dare (La La La)” is a song recorded by Colombian singer Shakira for her self-titled tenth studio album, Shakira (2014). It was released as the fourth single from the album on 11 August 2014. The song peaked at number one in France and Spain; it also became her first top ten hit in the United Kingdom.

10. “Coconut Tree”

“Coconut Tree” is a song recorded by Colombian singer Shakira, featuring Jamaican musician Stephen Marley. It was released as the fifth single from her eleventh studio album El Dorado (2017). The song peaked at number one in Spain and became one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Conclusion

Shakira is one of the greatest singers and performers in history. She has sold over 120 million records, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time. Her voice and music have inspired people around the world for more than two decades. What is your favorite Shakira song?