Earlier this year, rumors, hopes and speculation that Colombian pop icon Shakira would headline Coachella in 2024 were put to rest after Coachella reportedly refused to book the singer for the concert. If the news disappointed fans, who would have loved to see Shakira at the top of the bill, one of her biggest defenders once again supported her.
Argentine record producer and songwriter Bizarrap extended a special invitation to Shakira to perform their collaboration, “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53.” This joint performance of the dissident track aimed at Shakira’s ex-partner, footballer Gerard Piqué, marked a significant return for the pop icon, who had not released an album since “El Dorado” in 2017.
The song, which reached number one in 16 countries, was a milestone for Bizarrap and Shakira. It became Bizarrap’s first Top 10 single and Shakira’s fifth, as well as her first all-Spanish track, on the US Billboard Hot 100 since “Beautiful Liar” featuring Beyoncé.
Shakira stepped up from the podium during the performance with the Argentine DJ’s main playing in the background, “La Loba Se Viene” (“The She-Wolf is Coming”). The crowd erupted in screams as they both brought the performance into full swing. After the collaborative set ended, Shakira shared an emotional thank you and message of gratitude to her fans and Bizrrap for inviting her to perform at the festival. Before leaving the stage, she announced her world tour to promote her latest album, “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.”
There’s no doubt that Shakira is expected to become a sold-out stadium performer and this was perhaps the festival’s last chance to book her before then. But who knows? Even though she didn’t get the much-deserved headlining spot, the performance is just another example of how Shakira continues to handle whatever is thrown at her. La Loba might actually return.
California Daily Newspapers
