Shakira "New Album" Era (TBD)

[shaq91]

Exclusive: Shakira Returns to Studio for Edgy, Dance Album

Less than six months after releasing her English album She Wolf, Shakira is back at work on her next project, Rap-Up.com has exclusively learned.

Producer Jim Jonsin (T.I., Beyoncé) and songwriter Rico Love (Usher, Diddy) were in the studio with the Colombian bombshell earlier this month. “I worked with Shakira a few weeks ago in Miami. We did two sessions together,” Rico told Rap-Up TV. “She’s working on another album.”

Fans of the “Gypsy” can expect to see her shake her famous hips once again with the new music, which Rico described as having a “more pop, edgy” sound. “She wanted to really dance on this record and do what made her famous in America, a ‘Whenever, Wherever’-type vibe,” he revealed.

Despite her global superstar status, there were no diva antics in the lab. “She’s really a sweetheart. We got along really good,” said Rico. “She understands what she wants, she knows her strong points, and she demands that.”

On July 11, Shakira will perform “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” the official song of 2010 FIFA World Cup, at the closing ceremony before the FIFA World Cup Final at Johannesburg Soccer City Stadium in South Africa.

www.rap-up.com/2010/04/29/exclusive-shakira-returns-to-studio-for-edgy-dance-album/#more-45546

[kmbgs]

Whenever, Wherever type vibe? OMG I CANNOT WAIT. SHAKIRA IS BACKKKK

[circadian]

Way to go! She really needs to go back to the Whenever, Wherever / Hips Don't Lie / Objection vibe... Her latin flavor is one of the main things that make her stand out in the pop crowd, and that's the ingredient that lacked this era

[josuem1415]

OMG YES!!!

This is what people want from her!! When I first read "dance album", I got worried because I don't want her to do electro crap. But when they mention Whenever, Wherever, Im thinking it will be a more world-pop sound.

[Wolfy]

BTW, this is her Spanish album with a few new English tracks added on. Her Spanish album was finished back in 2009, but since She Wolf underperformed they decided to add some English tracks to the album. The album will be out soon.

[Wolfy]

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[josuem1415]

Any official date for the Spanish album?

[Janhova's Witness]

“Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),”

???

But this is good news. I'm ready for some Shakira.

[Ace]

“Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),”

I love this song so much.

[Wolfy]

Colombian singer Shakira is also expected to perform at the race. The Kentucky Derby will air live on NBC.

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[Wolfy]

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[Wolfy]

Apr 30, 2010 23:59:05 GMT -5 @josuem1415 said:

Any official date for the Spanish album?

They are no longer calling it a Spanish album btw, its a bilingual album. It will have the original Spanish tracks, but with new English songs. Hopefully this means its a long album :)

No official date yet.

[sinaliento]

I hope its REALLY bilingual, and not just an English album with a few Spanish tracks like LS. I want just as much Spanish if not more!

[josuem1415]

May 2, 2010 2:45:50 GMT -5 sinaliento said:

I hope its REALLY bilingual, and not just an English album with a few Spanish tracks like LS. I want just as much Spanish if not more!

Agreed. I'm hoping for ATLEAST eight spanish songs. And the english songs can't be translations, maybe one or two, but that's it. So, ultimately I would want a 13-14 track album, with 2 bonus "translated" songs.

[Purple Dreams]

Since the Spanish album was done (at least so she said) why not release it as was and then add the new English songs, maybe 6 of them plus maybe 3 translations of the new Spanish songs.

[Linnethia Monique]

She also worked with The Neptunes again on this album. And I wonder who produced the World Cup anthem since N.E.R.D. submitted a song to be the anthem.

[Wolfy]

She announced a few tour dates today. She's going to have a catwalk:

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[Wolfy]

www.ticketmaster.com/Shakira-in-Concert-tickets/artist/1441057

Prices:

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[Wolfy]

We're very excited to announce Shakira's 2010 global tour and her highly anticipated return to North America.

Here are the first three confirmed dates:

Sept 21 - New York, Madison Square Garden
Oct 8 - Houston, Toyota Center
Oct 23 - Los Angeles, Staples Center

In addition, the tour will bring Shakira's spectacular show to top arenas and a host of additional cities throughout the summer and fall. Additional dates to be announced soon.

Shakira Fan Club members will have exclusive access to presale tickets for the three announced shows beginning today (Monday, May 3rd) at 12noon local time. To access the presale, Fan Club members should log into this site and then head to the Tour page - where your unique presale code will appear at the top of the grid.

Tickets for Shakira go on sale in select markets beginning May 7th at LiveNation.com. To ensure affordability for all of her fans, Shakira is offering a limited quantity of tickets priced at $9.50 in select markets.

Citi cardmembers will also have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, May 4th at 10 am local time through Citi's Private Pass Program - for details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.

In keeping with Shakira’s inspired originality, as well as her sensual rhythms and deliciously unpredictable spirit, the tour promises to push the limits of the live concert experience, bringing fans a pulsating spectacle crossing all musical boundaries.

Keep it locked to Shakira.com for more dates and all the latest Shakira news

Tour dates (2010):

[...]

Sept 21 - New York, Madison Square Garden
Oct 8 - Houston, Toyota Center
Oct 23 - Los Angeles, Staples Center

[...]

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more to come...

[Junkiex]

God! This woman is desperate! She's been eveywhere lately trying to catch people's attention and now a new album? Please, ShaSha, go make Antonio some sandwiches and come back when true inspiration comes.

[Wolfy]

May 3, 2010 19:31:10 GMT -5 Junkiex said:

God! This woman is desperate! She's been eveywhere lately trying to catch people's attention and now a new album? Please, ShaSha, go make Antonio some sandwiches and come back when true inspiration comes.

The Spanish album was planned all along. This was their original plan, they just added some English tracks to it.

[josuem1415]

May 3, 2010 19:31:10 GMT -5 Junkiex said:

God! This woman is desperate! She's been eveywhere lately trying to catch people's attention and now a new album? Please, ShaSha, go make Antonio some sandwiches and come back when true inspiration comes.

Honey, No.

[josuem1415]

But back to Shakira.

OMG I WANT THAT MEET & GREET TICKET!!!

[starr]

sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/sow_experts/post/Shakira-s-World-Cup-song-isn-t-going-over-so-gre?urn=sow,238407

Mon May 03, 2010

Shakira's World Cup song isn't going over so great
By Brooks Peck

With all the problems facing this summer's World Cup in South Africa, the last thing it needed was trouble over something as silly as the tournament's official anthem, but that's exactly what Shakira's "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" is causing among South Africans and many others who have endured it.

The song hit radio stations last week, with Johannesburg locals responding with comments like "It's horrible" and "How is Shakira going to sing the African part of it?" (My guess is with her voice, but a Speak & Spell could be a fun choice, too.)

The Colombian singer collaborated with South African band Freshlyground on the track, which borrows from a Cameroonian song called "Zangalewa." But the fact that the anthem for South Africa's World Cup is not being sung by a South African is the sticking point for the critics who aren't just opposed to the new tune itself.

This isn't even the first time this World Cup's organizers have been given headaches over their musical selection, though. The tournament's kickoff concert that will take place the night before matches begin on June 11 was also criticized for featuring too many foreign acts like the Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys and John Legend and not local musicians. The organizing committee eventually bowed to the complaints and made the lineup more "representative."

Shakira is scheduled to perform "Waka Waka" with Freshlyground in front of 94,000 people at the final match on July 11. That should be interesting. Even more interesting? The actual tournament.

[josuem1415]

May 3, 2010 22:06:19 GMT -5 starr said:

sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/sow_experts/post/Shakira-s-World-Cup-song-isn-t-going-over-so-gre?urn=sow,238407

Mon May 03, 2010

Shakira's World Cup song isn't going over so great
By Brooks Peck

With all the problems facing this summer's World Cup in South Africa, the last thing it needed was trouble over something as silly as the tournament's official anthem, but that's exactly what Shakira's "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" is causing among South Africans and many others who have endured it.

The song hit radio stations last week, with Johannesburg locals responding with comments like "It's horrible" and "How is Shakira going to sing the African part of it?" (My guess is with her voice, but a Speak & Spell could be a fun choice, too.)

The Colombian singer collaborated with South African band Freshlyground on the track, which borrows from a Cameroonian song called "Zangalewa." But the fact that the anthem for South Africa's World Cup is not being sung by a South African is the sticking point for the critics who aren't just opposed to the new tune itself.

This isn't even the first time this World Cup's organizers have been given headaches over their musical selection, though. The tournament's kickoff concert that will take place the night before matches begin on June 11 was also criticized for featuring too many foreign acts like the Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys and John Legend and not local musicians. The organizing committee eventually bowed to the complaints and made the lineup more "representative."

Shakira is scheduled to perform "Waka Waka" with Freshlyground in front of 94,000 people at the final match on July 11. That should be interesting. Even more interesting? The actual tournament.

This article. I cant.


So, the main criticism is that she is not South African? Um. HELLO. They DO have an african dude who sings the MAIN world cup song. Waving Flag.
The Shakira song is for the rest of the world.
And so far, the rest of the world likes it.

But yeah, the problem seems to be that they want more South African acts? Um. Africa, honey, please. This is a world event.
Not to mention this is just the music entertainment. Worry about your soccer team instead.

[Kishi KCM]

^ Love the shade you're throwing hehe.

[josuem1415]

Fail at yahoo putting this story on their main page and taking it down after 90% of the posts were in support of Shakisus.

[Wolfy]

If you search for 2 tickets, only a few $39 dollar tickets are left!

[sinaliento]

I got my tickets for Staples. So excited.

[ktos]

NEW USA Dates

May 27 - Lisbon, Portugal (Rock In Rio)
June 5 - Madrid, Spain (Rock In Rio)
June 10 - FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert, Soweto
June 26 - UK, Glastonbury Festival

September 17 - Uncasville, Mohegan Sun Arena
September 21 - New York, Madison Square Theatre
October 1 - Dallas, American Airlines Center
October 2 - San Antonio, AT&T Center
October 8 - Houston,Toyota Center
October 15 - San Diego, San Diego Sports Arena
October 22 - Oakland, Oracle Arena
October 23 - Los angeles, Staples Center
October 29 - Chicago, Allstate Arena

info about ticket
www.shakira.com/tour/