Shakira returns with a roar in 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran': Album details, collaborations, and release date revealed

Shakira, the global music sensation, is set to make a grand comeback with her 12th studio album, "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran." After a seven-year hiatus, the singer took to Instagram on February 15, 2024, to share the exciting news with her devoted fanbase, expressing the collaborative journey that led to this highly anticipated musical creation.

Release Date and Collaborations

The album is scheduled to hit the airwaves on March 22, 2024, under the banner of Sony Latin Records. Shakira has curated an impressive lineup of collaborations, featuring artists such as Rauw Alejandro, Ozuna, Bizzarap, Karol G, Fuerza Regida, and Manuel Turizo, promising an eclectic and vibrant musical experience.

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The Inspirational Title

The album's title, "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran," draws inspiration from the lyrics of one of its singles, "Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53," proclaiming, "Las mujeres ya no lloran, las mujeres facturan" (Translation: Women don't cry anymore, they make money). Shakira's choice of title reflects a powerful narrative of strength, resilience, and empowerment.

Insights from Shakira: A Journey of Resilience

In an exclusive interview with Billboard Magazine on September 21, 2023, Shakira shared glimpses of her creative process and the emotional journey leading up to the album's release. The singer expressed her multi-faceted experience, acknowledging stages of denial, anger, pain, frustration, survival, and reflection. Amidst the challenges, Shakira finds herself in a stage of hard work, emphasizing the delicate balance between being a present mother and the demands of her pop star career.

Unveiling the Tracklist: Previously Released Singles

According to a report by Sportskeeda, the tracklist for "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" includes a compilation of previously released singles, each contributing to the album's diverse and vibrant soundscape. Among the noteworthy tracks are:

Te Felicito (Released: April 21, 2022): A collaboration with Rauw Alejandro, achieving chart-topping success on the Billboard Latin Charts.

Monotonía (Released: October 19, 2022): A collaboration with rapper Ozuna, reaching the pinnacle of Latin and Spanish album charts.

Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53: Released in the aftermath of her breakup with Gerard Pique, winning the Song of the Year award at the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards.

TQG (Released: February 23, 2023): A collaboration with Karol G, earning the duo a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Acróstico (Released: May 11, 2023): Showcasing Shakira's continued musical evolution.
Copa Vacía (Released: June 29, 2023): Featuring Manuel Turizo and adding diversity to the album's sonic palette.
El Jefe (Released: September 20, 2023): A collaboration with Fuerza Regida, concluding the lineup of pre-released tracks.

FAQs

Where is Shakira now?

Shakira, born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, is a mother of two children, Milan and Sasha, with Barcelona soccer star Gerard Piqué. The couple shared a life in Barcelona before concluding their 11-year relationship last year. Following the separation, Shakira has been residing in Miami.

Who is the wife of Pique?

Piqué and Shakira share a unique bond of having the same birthday, albeit ten years apart. Together, they have two sons named Milan (born on January 22, 2013) and Sasha (born on January 29, 2015). In June 2022, the couple officially announced their separation through a joint statement. Subsequently, Piqué has been in a relationship with Clara Chía Martí since 2022.