Review
Shakira's *She Wolf (Expanded Edition)* is a bold and adventurous album that showcases her evolution as an artist while maintaining the unique charm that defines her music. The title track, "She Wolf," is a quirky and infectious blend of electro-pop and disco influences, setting the tone for an album that thrives on experimentation. Tracks like "Did It Again" and "Give It Up to Me" continue the danceable vibe, highlighting Shakira's confident vocals and fearless creativity. The expanded edition adds a few extra gems, offering fans a fuller experience of her foray into electronic and synth-infused soundscapes. Lyrically, Shakira explores themes of independence, passion, and identity, often with a playful twist. While it may not have the raw, Latin-infused energy of her earlier work, *She Wolf* stands out as a daring reinvention that still manages to keep her signature style intact. It's an album that rewards listeners with its infectious rhythms and surprising depth.
Info
**She Wolf (Expanded Edition)** is a pop and electropop album by Colombian singer Shakira. It was originally released in the United States on November 23, 2009, and in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2009. The expanded edition features additional tracks beyond the standard release, including She Wolf and other songs that blend electronic beats with Shakira’s signature Latin and world music influences. In the United States, the album was released under Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. It was recorded across several international locations including London, Barcelona, the Bahamas, and Shakira's home city of Bogotá, Colombia. The album reached number 15 on the US Billboard 200 chart and peaked at number 4 on the UK Albums Chart, making it one of Shakira's stronger performances in the UK market. Production on She Wolf was handled by a diverse group of collaborators, including The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo), Timbaland, Wyclef Jean, John Hill, and Shakira herself, contributing to its eclectic and dance-ready sound.
Tracklisting
- She Wolf
- Did It Again
- Long Time
- Why Wait
- Good Stuff
- Men in This Town
- Gypsy
- Spy (feat. Wyclef Jean)
- Mon Amour
- Loba
- Lo Hecho Está Hecho
- Años Luz
- Give It Up To Me (feat. Lil Wayne)
- Did It Again (feat. Kid Cudi)
- Gitana
- Lo Hecho Está Hecho (feat. Pitbull)
- Gypsy - Live From T4 Studios
- She Wolf - Live From T4 Studios