Shakira Announces First Album in Seven Years: “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran”

Shakira has recently announced her upcoming album titled Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Women No Longer Cry) after a seven-year hiatus. The album, set to be released by Sony Latin on March 22, features four unique covers showcasing the singer’s petite 5ft2in frame clothed in breast plates and form-fitting leggings styled by Nicolas Bru. On the covers, Shakira, whose last name is Ripoli, sports her iconic long blonde hair and flawlessly made-up face by her personal glam team member Beatriz Matallana. In a recent statement, the 47-year-old pop star thanked her loyal fans for their support throughout the creative process of her 12th studio album. She expressed that the album was a collaborative effort with her fans, whom she refers to as her pack of shewolves. Shakira, a three-time Grammy winner with a massive social media following of 352.2M, described the album as a transformative and empowering experience, where her tears turned into diamonds and her vulnerability into strength while writing and recording the songs.

Shakira recently revealed the title of her first album in seven years, “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” (Women No Longer Cry), set to drop on March 22 under Sony Latin. The album consists of 16 tracks, including eight new songs, a remix, and seven previously released singles such as Acróstico, Out of Your League, and Copa Vacía. Despite facing challenges in the last seven years, including her split from longtime partner Gerard Piqué, the Colombian singer-songwriter continues to captivate audiences with her music. With an impressive 59.2M monthly listeners on Spotify, Shakira remains a force in the music industry. Following a custody agreement for their two sons, Milan and Sasha, Shakira and Piqué are focused on providing a safe and stable environment for their children. The singer also settled a tax payment to Spain to avoid legal troubles, showcasing her commitment to resolving financial matters. Shakira’s talent has not gone unnoticed, as she is nominated for multiple awards at upcoming events, including the People’s Choice Awards and iHeartRadio Music Awards. Fans can expect to see her compete for titles such as Female Latin Artist of the Year and Collaboration Song of the Year, demonstrating her lasting impact on the music scene.

The new album by the 47-year-old pop sensation showcases her petite 5ft2in frame in four unique album covers, featuring her in breast plates and figure-hugging leggings styled by fashion expert Nicolas Bru.

Shakira, whose last name is Ripoli, showcased her iconic long blonde hair and flawlessly youthful face on magazine covers, courtesy of her personal makeup artist, Beatriz Matallana.

On Thursday, the three-time Grammy award recipient expressed gratitude for the collaborative effort in creating her 12th studio album. She credited her loyal fans, whom she endearingly referred to as her pack of shewolves, for their unwavering support throughout the process.

She further expressed, “Creating this collection of music has been a transformative journey. Each song I wrote allowed me to reconstruct myself. As I sang them, my sorrow turned into precious gems, and my openness evolved into resilience.”

Shakira’s latest Spanish album includes a total of 16 tracks, with a mix of eight fresh tunes, a remix, and seven popular singles from before – such as Acróstico, Out of Your League, Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53, TQG, Te Felicito, Copa Vacía, and El Jefe.

The Colombian contralto singer has faced numerous challenges in the recent years, notably going through a difficult breakup with her partner of 12 years, former soccer defender Gerard Piqué in 2022.

Shakira allegedly found that her boyfriend, a 37-year-old Spaniard, finished a jar of jam she disliked while she was away. He has now revealed his relationship with 25-year-old Kosmos employee Clara Chia Marti to the public.

In that very year, the songwriter nominated for the Golden Globe and Gerard reached an agreement for custody of their two sons, Milan Piqué (11 years old) and Sasha Piqué (9 years old), as shown in the picture taken on September 12th.

In November of last year, Shakira paid a total of $34 million to the government of Spain to settle unpaid taxes from different years. This payment was made to prevent the possibility of facing an eight-year prison term.

The talented artist who has been nominated for an Emmy will be vying for two awards at the upcoming 49th People’s Choice Awards – one for Female Latin Artist of the Year and the other for Collaboration Song of the Year (shared with Karol G). The awards show will be broadcast this Sunday on NBC.

Shakira has been recognized with six award nominations, including the prestigious title of artist of the year, at the upcoming 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Don’t miss the star-studded event airing on Fox on April 1st!