With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 80 million records which have made her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
#Bailando song writers series
Shakira served as a coach on two seasons of the American singing competition television series The Voice (2013–2014). Some of her songs have charted at number one in multiple countries, including " La Tortura", " Hips Don't Lie", " Beautiful Liar", " Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", " Loca", and " Chantaje".
2 (2005), She Wolf (2009) and Shakira (2014) were all certified gold, platinum, or multi-platinum in various countries worldwide. Meanwhile, her English albums Oral Fixation, Vol. 1 (2005), Sale el Sol (2010), and El Dorado (2017), all of which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and were certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America. Her success was further solidified with the Spanish albums Fijación Oral, Vol. Broadcast Music, Inc., the largest music rights organization in the United States, described Shakira as a pioneer who extended the global reach of Latino singers. Buoyed by the international number-one singles " Whenever, Wherever" and " Underneath Your Clothes", the album propelled her reputation as a leading crossover artist. Shakira entered the English-language market with her fifth album, Laundry Service (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. 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 made her recording debut under Sony Music Colombia at the age of 13. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Shakira has been referred to as the " Queen of Latin Music" and is noted for her versatility in music. The fragrance line was given the name "The House of Enrique Iglesias.Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( / ʃ ə ˈ k ɪər ə/ shə- KEER-ə, Spanish: born 2 February 1977), known mononymously as Shakira, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Last year on the Inquisitr, it was noted Iglesias launched his own line of fragrances through Coty Inc., which he dubbed "perfect." At the time he said in a media statement that he was confident the fragrance would be attractive to everyone, in particular his fans and that he hoped it would give them confidence and make them feel empowered.
He invites people to make a video inspired by the song "Bailando" (either the English or Spanish version) and if they are successful they can win tickets to his "Sex and Love" tour along with VIP treatment and a meeting with Enrique himself. In the meanwhile, Enrique Iglesias has launched a video competition. However, their attorney says his clients will not allow him to hand over the lyrics, so a direct comparison is not currently available. Apparently TMZ asked the attorney acting for Escuti and Schulz for the lyrics to the song they allege was stolen from them. The song by Iglesias is included in the video below. RTS JanuTweet translation: Cristian Escuti and German Schulz accuse singer Enrique Iglesias of plagiarizing the song "Bailando." According to them, Sony had partial ownership of the tune and the writers believe there was a "musical conspiracy" to steal their song.Ĭristian Escuti y German Schulz acusan al cantante Enrique Iglesias de plagiar el tema "Bailando". When Enrique released his song "Bailando" in 2014, the writers heard it and they now say that it is a direct rip-off of their song. Problem is, two songwriters are claiming he stole the song from them and they are now suing Iglesias for plagiarism.Īccording to the songwriters, Cristian Escuti and German Schulz, they cut a track in 2009 under the name of "Quiero Bailar Contigo." In 2012, they apparently sent the song to a Sony executive, but never heard anything back. Last year Enrique Iglesias released his smash hit "Bailando," which is reportedly doing very well for him. Julio Iglesias' boy is apparently in a touch of trouble.