She Wolf is the eighth studio album and third English-language album by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira. It was released on 9 October 2009, by Epic Records. As executive producers, Shakira and Amanda Ghost enlisted collaborators including The Neptunes, John Hill, Wyclef Jean, Lukas Burton, Future Cut, Jerry Duplessis and Timbaland. Musically, the record shifts from her traditional Latin pop and pop rock musical styles, instead exploring electropop, with influences of folk and world music. The lyrical themes of the album mostly focus on love and relationships and were based on the conversations Shakira had with her friends.
Having previously collaborated with Shakira on "Hips Don't Lie", Wyclef Jean (pictured) was featured on the song "Spy" in She Wolf.
Shakira performing the lead single "She Wolf" during a concert show of The Sun Comes Out World Tour.
Shakira performing "Gypsy" on The Sun Comes Out World Tour
Shakira performing "She Wolf" at the 2010 NBA All-Star Game
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known mononymously as Shakira, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she has been referred to as the "Queen of Latin Music" and has been praised for her musical versatility. She made her recording debut with Sony Music Colombia at the age of 13. Following the commercial failure of her first two albums, Magia (1991) and Peligro (1993), she rose to prominence in Hispanic countries with her next albums, Pies Descalzos (1995) and Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998). She entered the English-language market with her fifth album, Laundry Service (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. Buoyed by the international success of her singles "Whenever, Wherever" and "Underneath Your Clothes", the album propelled her reputation as a leading crossover artist.
Shakira at the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2023
Shakira before entering the stage to her Tour of the Mongoose in 2003
Shakira performing at the Rock in Rio festival in 2006
Shakira at the Rock in Rio festival in 2008