Shakira

( aka La Shak or Shak )
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  • Born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll on 02 February 1977 in Colombia.
  • During a school choir audition, Shakira was told she “sounded like a goat” because of her vibrato. Today, that same unique voice is one of the most recognizable on Earth.
  • Shakira is rumoured to have an IQ of 140. She speaks multiple languages fluently and excels in academics.
  • Was a poet before becoming famous.

  • Nominated for the Favourite Latin Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 2003

  • 2001
  • Whenever, Wherever - Shakira entered the US charts on 27 October 2001, spent 24 weeks in the charts and reached number 6.
  • 2002
  • Underneath Your Clothes - Shakira entered the US charts on 16 March 2002, spent 20 weeks in the charts and reached number 9.
  • Objection (Tango) - Shakira entered the US charts on 07 September 2002, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 55.
  • 2005
  • La Tortura - Shakira (featuring Alejandro Sanz) entered the US charts on 07 May 2005, spent 31 weeks in the charts and reached number 23.
  • Don't Bother - Shakira entered the US charts on 05 November 2005, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 74.
  • Don't Bother - Shakira re-entered the US charts on 26 November 2005 and spent a further 8 weeks in the charts reaching number 42.
  • 2006
  • Hips Don't Lie - Shakira (featuring Wyclef) entered the US charts on 01 April 2006, spent 31 weeks in the charts and reached number 1.
  • 2009
  • She Wolf - Shakira entered the US charts on 01 August 2009, spent 20 weeks in the charts and reached number 11.
  • Give It Up To Me - Shakira (featuring Lil Wayne) entered the US charts on 28 November 2009, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 29.
  • 2010
  • Gypsy - Shakira entered the US charts on 15 May 2010, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 65.
  • Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) - Shakira (featuring Freshlyground) entered the US charts on 26 June 2010, spent 17 weeks in the charts and reached number 38.
  • Loca - Shakira (featuring Dizzee Rascal) entered the US charts on 23 October 2010, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 32.
  • Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) - Shakira (featuring Freshlyground) re-entered the US charts on 06 November 2010 and spent a further 1 weeks in the charts reaching number 80.
  • 2014
  • Can't Remember To Forget You - Shakira (featuring Rihanna) entered the US charts on 01 February 2014, spent 19 weeks in the charts and reached number 15.
  • Empire - Shakira entered the US charts on 12 April 2014, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 58.
  • Dare (La la La) - Shakira entered the US charts on 07 June 2014, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 53.
  • Dare (La la La) - Shakira re-entered the US charts on 06 September 2014 and spent a further 1 weeks in the charts reaching number 100.
  • 2016
  • Try Everything - Shakira entered the US charts on 26 March 2016, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 63.
  • Try Everything - Shakira re-entered the US charts on 02 July 2016 and spent a further 3 weeks in the charts reaching number 70.
  • Chantaje - Shakira (featuring Maluma) entered the US charts on 19 November 2016, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 96.
  • Chantaje - Shakira (featuring Maluma) re-entered the US charts on 10 December 2016 and spent a further 17 weeks in the charts reaching number 51.
  • 2017
  • Me Enamore - Shakira entered the US charts on 03 June 2017, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 100.
  • Me Enamore - Shakira re-entered the US charts on 17 June 2017 and spent a further 1 weeks in the charts reaching number 83.
  • Perro Fiel - Shakira (featuring Nicky Jam) entered the US charts on 16 December 2017, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 100.