Following the massive success of her 2010 FIFA World Cup theme song, ‘Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)’, Shakira has been encouraged to return to the studio. The twisting temptress’ next album is currently set for a September release and will reflect a return to her Colombian roots. See what she had to say to Billboard below:
Speaking to Billboard at her Johannesburg hotel, Shakira said the as-yet-unnamed bilingual album, due September, is a return to her roots. “I see it [the new album] as having two currents,” she says. “One is a lot about love and love experiences and emotions. And the other side of it is very joyful, and upbeat.”
Shakira also revealed that the music on her upcoming set would reflect influences from both the Dominican Republic and Colombia. “It’s a little more Latin on one side and a little more rock ‘n roll on the other side,” Shakira says. The singer plays the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury June 26 before returning to South Africa to perform “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)” with Freshlyground at the World Cup’s closing ceremony July 11.
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Recording new music is always a fun experience, I’m sure, but one can’t help but think her label is eager to have her churn out a hit after “She Wolf” failed to make much of an impact.
I’m sure her label sees her as the Latin equivalent to Beyonce, Britney, or Pink, so they will definitely want her next project to be a banger.
Watched da video for ‘waka waka’,its a colourful wonderful video.she really looked good in it,motherland treated her well.Good dancer but awful singer.Prepare for more belly-dancing.
SHE SHOULD DO WT BEYONCE AND DO A TWO DISC ALBUM
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What i m so happy shes a true artitst her last one didnt do well so shes trying again although she wolf was hot and my favo from shakira and songs is hot and fun i personly cant wait
Didn’t she just have an album out last year. Call her out like you do Rihanna Trent. And no I am not a Rihanna fan in fact I don’t even like her but be fair Trent.
That is great, she kinda thrusted herself into the pop realm with her last album and it didn’t fair well, so maybe she should stick to her roots.
I can’t wait to hear any new music from her. She’s talented and so gorgeous.
I love Shakira <3 she is one of the best Pop Stars out of Latin America. Nobody can deny her performances kick ass all the time!
Go Buy Waka Waka in the meanwhile folks. It's a great song and she's repping Africa!
this goat still making music ?
FLOP.
Hmm I think shakira should sit down now like loooool not to be rude I love her as a person and she is sooo S***! but like come on Aint nobody checking for her BOO BOO!
Nobody is checking for Shakira???? What??? Maybe you negroes in your hoodrat villages aren’t but folks around the world sure are. Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) is killing the charts WORLDWIDE! It’s even climbing the charts in the USA. Besides selling more than a bunch of your faves, she has more talent in her pinky finger than just about all of your faves. You h*** can stay pressed because Shaki isn’t going anywhere. She has a huge fan base around the world.
So Stay MAD! LMAO
@GHETTO FAB.
have you heard Goatira live ? she sounds like a goat being r**** by an elephant.
not good.
She is amazing! Can’t wait!
lol @ danbofficial saying that shakira sounds like a goat being r**** by an elephant. I’m sure you would know what that sounds like since you are a rihanna stan and all 🙂
A hit in other countries ain’t gonna help her in America. It’s time for the goat to be put out to pasture.
HIPS THAT’S ALL OF THINK OF WHEN I SEE HER BUT I LOVED SHE WOLF
@ JT
Nobody gives a flying f***! Shakira was a huge star in Latin America and Europe before she was in America anyway. She doesn’t need America. B**** is paid and has sold over 50 million records. You Americans kill me with this if you aren’t hot in America you ain’t hot at all s***. Get over yourselves! There is tons of other countries over there. Shakira has been, still is, and will remain one of the biggest Latin Pop stars ever. All the rest is just gibber jabber you uneducated negroes are talking. Shakira remains unbothered lol
Shakira is an amazing woman, not only is she very beautiful she donates a lot of money to charity and raises awareness for them. Her voice is unique but i like it and most of her songs are amazing.
“She wolf” was a good album but after the “she wolf” single her promotion with singles etc went crazy like nobody knew what they were doing.
I’m glad she’s back in the studio and hopefully some more latin style music will be the result.
@Trent it was announced that she was working on a new album months ago so spend less time on pointless XTina hate and get your facts straight, BYE.
she’s a thief , this song belong at a old cameroon singers
the title is zangalewa
u have to pay for her right shakira
thief woman
SHE IS FREAKING AWESOME!!!! She Wolf WAS GREAT, never heard anything like that. CANT WAIT for her next album and just cuz shes not as popular here in the states dosent mean shes not popular. EVERYONE KNOW here WORLD WIDE!!! SHE A HOT B**** WITH BANK!!! TALENTED
At least Shakira can hold a tune, unfortunately I can’t say the same for Ri-Ri 😉
Anyway, I wish Shakira would go back to the music she made before she crossed over the American market and became another blonde pop star. She was more authentic then. This pop stuff she’s making is mostly garbage.
@CAMEROONGIRL
you think her label didn’t sort it out? don’t be stupid.
SHAKIRA IS LOVELY
i hope she does some sad songs 2, illegal, the one, underneath your clothes and costume makes the clown… awesome songs
@STAN
U re are very naive
the label didn t give any pennies to the original african singer of this song
so mind your bussiness thanxx
i think the little girl backup dancer is cute:))