Shakira announces first album in seven years, ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’
nme.com“Las mujeres ya no llora, las mujeres facturan,” from her song, ‘Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53’. The line can be loosely translated to “Women don’t cry anymore, they make money,” (via Billboard).The album will consist of 16 tracks including the seven singles she previously released; ‘Acróstico’, ‘TQG’ featuring Karol G, ‘Copa Vacía’, ‘Te Felicito’ with Rauw Alejandro, ‘Music Sessions Vol.
53’ with Bizarrap, ‘Copa Vacía” with Manuel Turizo, and more.In a press statement, Shakira said: “Making this body of work has been an alchemical process.
While writing each song I was rebuilding myself. While singing them, my tears transformed into diamonds, and my vulnerability into strength.”When she announced the album on her Instagram, she said in a video: “‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ are tears turned into diamonds – taking a bit of those life experiences, elaborating on them, and transforming them into creativity.A post shared by Shakira (@shakira)Earlier this week, the global pop icon teased the record by sharing a video on Instagram that started with a close-up of a diamond, followed by a montage featuring clips from Shakira’s latest music videos.
Shakira captioned the post, “Stay tuned.”A post shared by Shakira (@shakira)When Shakira spoke to Billboard last September, she explained why it took her so long between albums.“The last time I released an album was six years ago,” the ‘Whenever, Wherever’ singer said, referring to her 2017 LP, ‘El Dorado’. “Sometimes I think being a single mom and the rhythm of a pop star aren’t compatible.
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