Shakira, the Colombian sensation known for hits that have resonated across the globe, recently took a moment to reflect on her musical journey during a fiery episode of First We Feast's "Hot Ones." The 47-year-old singer, who just graced her fans with her 12th studio album, "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran," shared insights into the evolution of her music and voice, particularly how she perceives her earlier work today.
Famous for her unique vocal style, Shakira candidly admitted to host Sean Evans that she might have leaned a bit too heavily on her signature yodel in the past. With a laugh and a spontaneous yodel, she described her early music as "a little baroque" and humorously summed it up as "too much Shakira."
However, it's not just about refining her sound for the "She Wolf" singer. Shakira also noted a profound change in her voice post-pregnancy, attributing a "thicker, more rounded, more full" quality to the birth of her sons, Milan and Sasha, whom she shares with ex-partner Gerard Piqué. This physical transformation mirrored her personal growth, as she emphasized her evolution as a woman, an artist, and an intellect.
Despite sometimes critiquing her past work as not up to her current standards, Shakira understands the love her fans have for all eras of her career. She also recognizes her own artistic maturity over the years, which she feels has led to her most stylistically refined period yet.
Her latest album, "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran," is a testament to this growth. Released on March 22, the album is a collection that celebrates resilience, strength, and the transformative power of music. Featuring collaborations with artists like Rauw Alejandro, Ozuna, Bizarrap, and Karol G, the album marks Shakira's first in seven years and follows a personal period of reconstruction after her breakup with Piqué.
In her words, creating the album was an "alchemical process," where writing and singing transformed her tears into diamonds and vulnerability into strength. Shakira's journey, as shared on "Hot Ones," is not just about the evolution of a global superstar but a story of personal triumph and the unending quest for artistic authenticity.
