Shakira was absolutely stunning as she celebrated the debut of her highly-anticipated ‘revenge’ album at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. The talented singer turned heads in a sleek black mini dress featuring a dazzling silver star and swirl design that perfectly highlighted her enviable figure. At 47 years old, Shakira dropped her 12th album “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” (translated as “Women Don’t Cry Anymore”) on Friday, earning praise from fans. Referring to it as her ‘revenge album’, she caused a stir by including lyrics that seemed to target her ex Gerard Pique and his new partner. Shakira stood by her decision not to alter any of her songs, stating that she has the right to express her emotions through her music without compromise.
Shakira looked stunning in a glittery black short dress while she celebrated the launch of her highly anticipated ‘revenge album’ at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on a Thursday night.
On Friday, the 47-year-old Colombian singer finally dropped her highly anticipated 12th album titled Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, which means Women Aren’t Crying Anymore.
Shakira’s latest album, which fans have dubbed her ‘revenge album,’ caused quite a stir when she seemingly took aim at her ex-boyfriend Gerard Pique and his current partner Clara Chia Marti in her song lyrics. The singer and Gerard called it quits in June 2022 after being together for 11 years, following allegations of his infidelity. They have two children together, Milan and Sasha.
In her track titled Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53, a collaboration with Argentine DJ Bizarrap, Shakira sings, ‘I’m too big for you,’ which many interpret as a jab at her ex and his new partner. The lyrics further mention, ‘I’m too big for you, that’s why you’re with someone just like you,’ hinting at her thoughts on Gerard’s current relationship.
Reports from last August even suggested that Clara had moved into the same house in Barcelona where Shakira once lived with Gerard. The house holds sentimental value for Shakira, as it was where she lived when she first arrived in Barcelona and where she raised her children.
Shakira’s shock and heartbreak over Gerard’s affair came to light when she noticed a jar of strawberry jam had been consumed while she was away. In another part of the song, she sings in Spanish about not being the one to blame for their previous relationship issues and emphasizes that she won’t be returning to him despite any potential pleas for reconciliation.
Through her music, Shakira seems to be processing her emotions and addressing the situation with a touch of defiance and empowerment.
In June 2022, Shakira and Gerard, who have been together for 11 years, decided to go their separate ways after rumors surfaced about his infidelity. The couple, who share two sons – Milan, 11, and Sasha, nine, were seen together in a photo from 2014.
In the Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53 track with DJ Bizarrap, Shakira throws some shade as she croons the lyrics “I’m too much for you”, seemingly taking a jab at her former partner and his current significant other.
The popular singer looked stunning in a stylish black mini dress that featured a shimmering silver star and swirl design, highlighting her fantastic physique in the short outfit.
The celebrity flaunted her timeless beauty by opting for a natural look with minimal makeup. Her luscious long hair cascaded in golden waves down her shoulder, adding to her effortless charm.
Shakira graced the stage to mark the achievement of her latest record reaching a stunning 7x platinum status on the very day it was released.
The celebrity was thrilled to finally drop the album after facing a challenging period of time.
Shakira greeted her fans with a friendly smile as she stopped to take photos with them in the evening.
Shakira found herself swarmed by reporters at the album release party as fans eagerly awaited her latest music. The album kicks off with a catchy pop tune featuring Cardi B, bringing a sultry vibe to the record. The music video for the track stars Lucien Laviscount from Emily in Paris, adding a fantasy element to the release.
In one of the songs, titled “Monotony,” Shakira seems to hint at a past relationship, singing about a necessary breakup with someone who had grown as cold as Christmas. The lyrics express the pain of feeling stuck in a routine and the inevitability of saying goodbye. The video for the song shows Shakira wandering through a supermarket, her heartache palpable, before a shocking twist at the end.
Overall, Shakira’s new album showcases her emotional depth and storytelling abilities, drawing fans in with her raw and relatable lyrics.
The singer confidently sings, “You’re not enough for me, that’s why you’re with someone who suits you better,” hinting at a connection to Gerard’s love life.
Shakira found out her former partner Gerard was cheating on her when she returned home and noticed a half-empty jar of strawberry jam that she hadn’t touched while she was away (as shown in a 2019 photo).
Following their breakup, the talented singer has successfully landed six songs on the music charts, with each track hinting at their split from Gerard.
After witnessing their favorite star endure more than a year of pain and suffering following her breakup, fans took to social media to express their joy over the release of her latest work. The album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, represents Shakira’s resilience in turning challenging experiences into meaningful moments.
Fans eagerly praised Shakira’s return, with comments like ‘SHAKIRA SAVING THE INDUSTRY AGAIN’ and ‘YOOOO POINTING IS A SMASH HIT’. The album features 16 tracks, including new songs and remixes, as well as previously released hit singles such as Te Felicito and Copa VacÃa. These tracks have already accumulated an impressive 3.7 billion plays on Spotify.
Accompanying the album launch is the visually captivating music video for PunterÃa, featuring Cardi B. Shakira expressed her delight in working with Cardi, describing her as creative, witty, and authentic. The singer explained that the album represents the transformation of pain into creativity and vulnerability into resilience, reflecting on her challenging experiences and how music served as her glue during those times.
This album marks a milestone for Shakira as it is her first release on vinyl, with exclusive artwork editions and colored vinyl variants. Each edition is available through different retailers, including Amazon, Target, Shakira’s official website, and major retailers. Fans have eagerly awaited this release, as the last album from the Grammy Award-winning artist was in 2017, mainly in Spanish, with hit singles like Chantaje and Me Enamoré. Her previous English-language album featured the popular single Can’t Remember To Forget You with Rihanna.
Shakira shared with the New York Times how various parts of her life fell apart right before her eyes, forcing her to reconstruct herself by gathering the pieces scattered on the ground and piecing them back together. Through it all, music served as the adhesive that held everything together for her.