Shakira
14 vinyl records found
Shakira is a Colombian singer from Barranquilla who bridged Latino and English-language markets starting in the late 1990s. Her distinctive vocal style and rhythmic sensibility made her one of the first Latin artists to achieve sustained crossover success on a global scale.
About Shakira
Born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, she signed to Sony Music Colombia at 13 and released two early albums that failed commercially: Magia (1991) and Peligro (1993). Her breakthrough came with Pies Descalzos (1995) and Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998), which established her prominence across Hispanic markets and set the stage for her English-language push.
Laundry Service (2001) became the turning point, selling over 13 million copies worldwide on the strength of singles like Whenever, Wherever and Underneath Your Clothes. This album announced her as a crossover artist capable of commanding both mainstream pop and Latin radio simultaneously. Broadcast Music, Inc. recognized her as a pioneer who expanded the global reach of Latino singers, opening doors for artists who followed. Her subsequent Spanish albums, including Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 (2005), Sale el Sol (2010), and El Dorado (2017), all topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and earned diamond certifications, while her English releases maintained platinum and multi-platinum status across various territories.
With over 80 million records sold and a catalog spanning 145 songs, Shakira ranks among the best-selling music artists ever. Forbes Colombia named her the top-selling female Latin artist of all time as of 2018. The Groove Hunter currently tracks 13 editions of her vinyl releases, including standout titles like Pies Descalzos, Donde Estan Los Ladrones, and Laundry Service, making her catalog a substantial presence in any serious collector's collection.
