Shakira Releases New Single “Chantaje,” Featuring Maluma

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a serious case of musical blackmail for Shakira…

The 39-year-old Colombian superstar has released her highly anticipated new single, “Chantaje,” featuring Maluma.

After revealing several details of her new single through guessing games on social media throughout the week, Shakira’s highly anticipated new single “Chantaje,” featuring Maluma, is finally here.

The pop/reggaeton-infused track, which Shakira promoted via guessing games on social media, is the first collaboration between the Colombian singers, although recently, Maluma premiered his remix to Shakira and Carlos Vives‘ summer hit “La bicicleta.”

After working on the remix, Maluma confessed to Billboard that he couldn’t miss the opportunity to work with the pop star again.

The “Chantaje” collaboration was made possible thanks to Sony Music, who proposed the idea after the “La bicicleta” remix.

“I was in Barcelona working with Shakira and it was an amazing experience,” Maluma says about the collaboration. “She’s a great artist and I learned a lot while working with her.”

Estefan Nominated for 2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Gloria Estefan has the write stuff…

The 59-year-old Cuban singer and former Miami Sound Machine vocalist has been nominated for the 2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame.

The Songwriters Hall announced the list of nominees Thursday, a day ahead of its official announcement. Other nominees that could be inducted next year are Jay Z, George Michael, Madonna, Bryan Adams, Vince Gill, Babyface, Max Martin, Kool & the Gang and more.

Estefan, a seven-time Grammy winner, found breakthrough success with her group’s 1985 single “Conga,” which made her a worldwide name.

She’s written several of the Spanish and English songs she’s performed, including “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” “Anything for You,” “1-2-3” and “Oye Mi Canto.”

Estefan has also written/co-written hits for other artists, including Shakira’s “Whenever, Wherever,” Jennifer Lopez’s “Let’s Get Loud” and Jon Secada’s “Angel.”

Eligible members can vote for three non-performing songwriters and two performing songwriters until December 16. Five songwriters, or songwriting groups, will be officially inducted at a gala in New York on June 15, 2017.

Other performing nominees include Cat Stevens, Sly Stone, Chicago, Jeff Lynne and David Gates.

Non-performing nominees are Kenny Nolan, Randy Goodrum, Tony Macaulay, William “Mickey” Stevenson, Allee Willis, Maury Yeston, Paul Overstreet and the songwriting duos Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham, and Steve Barri and the late P.F. Sloan, who died last year.

Songwriters are eligible for induction after writing hit songs for at least 20 years.

Vives Agrees to Global Deal with Kobalt Music Publishing & Kobalt Neighbouring Rights

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Carlos Vives has a new publishing partner…

The 55-year-old Colombian singer-songwriter has agreed to a global deal with both Kobalt Music Publishing and Kobalt Neighbouring Rights.

The deal, effective immediately, includes Vives’ past hits, as well as future songs.

Vives’ latest hit “La Bicicleta,” with Shakira, is at No. 2 on this week’s Hot Latin Songs chart. It is also nominated for a Latin Grammy for Song and Record of the year.

The Kobalt deal, with its neighbouring rights services, is practical for an international artist like Vives, whose music tops many international charts.

Vives has had five No. 1s on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, dating back to 2000’s “Fruta Fresca” and up until 2012’s “Volví a Nacer,” which marked Vives’ return to recording after a nearly decade-long hiatus.

“I’ve always admired Carlos Vives’ extraordinary creative talent,” said Nestor Casonú, managing director for Latin America at Kobalt. “I value the authenticity he brings to the music of his country and the other native cultures, daringly incorporating contemporary instruments to his songs.”

When Casonú ran EMI’s Latin publishing operation, he signed Vives and worked closely with him on his 2001 album, Dejame Entrar, which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart. Vives also topped the chart with his two most recent albums, his 2013 comeback, Corazón Profundo, and 2015’s Mas + Corazon Profundo: Tour.

Vives’ credits the friendship as one of the reasons he decided to go with Kobalt when his contract with Sony/ATV ended.

“One of course comes to a company for the advantages and possibilities they offer to us as artists, but fundamentally one joins a company for the people, for the admiration they awaken in us and for the passion and mysticism with which they do their job,” he said in a statement. “It was with Nestor Casonu, a long time industry friend, that I found the motivation, the joy and the enthusiasm to continuously write new, quality songs. We are very happy to form part of the Kobalt family and we are fully committed with them.”

Vives was most recently signed to Sony/ATV as a songwriter. He is signed to Sony Music Latin as a recording artist.

Shakira Launches New Fragrance Called Dance

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Shakira’s latest fragrance will make you Dance…

The 39-year-old Colombia singer’s new scent, Dance, comes in a shapely anthropomorphic bottle that mimics the curves of the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer’s own figure.

Shakira debuted a new spot to promote the eu de toilette via Twitter.

In the commercial, the “La Tortura” singer belly dances alone on an oceanside dock, smiling and beckoning to viewers while her song “Addicted to You” plays.

“Make your body speak for you when you want to say something important,” says the advertising copy describing the fragrance on the Shakira Beauty website. “When you wish to express your emotions with more freedom. Dance is the party for the senses that you have been waiting for. Are you going to miss out?”

Dance is manufactured and marketed by the Spanish fashion and fragrance giant Puig. The company’s Shakira line also features five other fragrances designed to capture Shakira’s different moods, including one called Rock!, and Wild Elixir, billed as “the scent of adventure.”

Mana’s “De Pies a Cabeza” Revamp with Nicky Jam Reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Maná is a band on top…

The Mexican rock band, known as the U2 of Spanish rock, and Nicky Jam rise 7-1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart with their collaborative single “De Pies a Cabeza.”

The single, a revamped version of Maná’s 1992 version of the song, soars 47 percent at radio to 15 million audience impressions in the week ending September 18, according to Nielsen Music.

While the chart move gives Nicky Jam his fourth chart-topper, Maná earns its 11th No. 1.

Maná now has the most No. 1s among duos or groups; they were previously tied with Wisin & Yandel, with 10.

Among all acts, Enrique Iglesias leads with 28 No. 1s in the nearly 22-year history of the chart. He’s followed by Ricky Martin (with 15), Carlos Vives (12) and then Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Maná, Romeo Santos and Shakira — all with 11 each.

The original version of the song appeared on the group’s debut charting album, Donde Jugaron Los Niños?

On the Hot Latin Songs chart (which blends airplay, sales, and streams), “De Pies a Cabeza” lands in the top 10, flying 17-8 in its sixth charting frame. Along with Airplay Gainer honors, digital downloads also aid in the climb with an 11 percent hike (to 1,000 downloads in the week ending Sept. 15).

Shakira Calls for Global Education Reform

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Shakira is calling for educational reform globally…

The 39-year-old Colombian superstar and activist appears in a new video calling for action on education.

“Our future generations will surpass our greatest expectations if we give them the tools to do so,” Shakira says in a video for The International Commission on Financing Global Education (also known as The Education Commission), that coincides with its new report on financing global education.

“They have the talent the potential and the power to change the world for the better. But we know that their future will be written by how we act today… Education is their birthright, not a luxury.”

Shakira, whose Pies Descalzos Foundation has built schools in Colombia, is a member of the United Nations commission, alongside current and former heads of state, Nobel laureates and education experts who include Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg, former Mexican president Felipe Calderón, and Anthony Lake, the Executive Director of UNICEF.

The Commission’s report calls for national governments to “reform their education systems to maximize learning and efficiency and to ensure that every child has access to quality education, free from pre-primary to secondary levels, through the progressive and sustained increase of domestic financing.”

That amounts to a tripling of the to over three trillion dollars a year by 2030.

Martin Partners with Maluma for New Party Track “Vente Pa’Ca”

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Ricky Martin is getting an urban assist…

The 44-year-old Puerto Rican singer has joined voices with Maluma for the upcoming single “Vente Pa’Ca.”

Martin and the 22-year-old Colombian reggaeton singer traded verses poolside at the SLS Miami Beach during a music video shoot for the track, which will be released on September 23, along with the music video directed by Jessy Terrero.

Billboard has released exclusive photos of Martin and Maluma shooting scenes in multiple locations at the hotel, including the pool area, where they shared the spotlight with some 50 extras, men and women, flaunting toned abs.

“Vente Pa’Ca” is a party track set over a sultry reggaetón beat. It was written by producer Alexander Castillo Vásquez (aka A.C.) who works with Dr. Luke and has written for the likes of R. Kelly, Pitbull and Justin Bieber.

Lyrics for the Spanish-language song were penned by Mau y Ricky Montaner, sons of Ricardo Montaner.

An English version is also in the works.

It was Martin’s idea to invite Maluma into the mix for the Spanish track; the Colombian star is on multiple remixes and duets lately, including one of Carlos Vives and Shakira’s “La Bicicleta.”

Shakira Working On New Music with MAGIC! & Producer Supa Dups

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a magical time for Shakira…

The 39-year-old Colombian superstar is working on new music with MAGIC! and Grammy-winning producer Supa Dups for her eleventh studio album.

The “Hips Don’t Lie” hitmaker took to Twitter and Instagram on Friday, August 12 to post a photo of her with MAGIC!’s frontman Nasri Atweh and Supa.

In the photo, Shakira donned a white tank top with her hair styled in a side sweep.

“Late night delirium in the studio with @nasrifrommagic and @supadups! Shak,” the “Try Everything” singer wrote alongside the snap.

Supa reposted the picture along with caption, “Doesn’t really get much bigger than this.”

It’s the latest collaboration between Shakira and MAGIC! She previously featured the band on the single “Cut Me Deep,” which appeared on her last studio album Shakira.

Her new album is scheduled to be released later this year or early 2017 via RCA and Sony Latin.

Vives Makes First Appearance on YouTube’s Music Global Top 100 List

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Carlos Vives is celebrating a YouTube first…

The 54-year-old Colombian singer has made his first appearance on YouTube’s Music Global Top 100 list with his collaboration with Shakira.

Vives and Shakira’s music video for their single “La Bicicleta,” shot in the Caribbean coast of Colombia, debuted at No. 8 on the Music Global Top 100 list.

During its first week on YouTube, it logged more than 20 million views. It’s now at 30 million views and counting.

According to YouTube, the video is most popular in Vives and Shakira’s native Colombia and it is the second track — first being Jennifer Lopez‘s “Ain’t Your Mama” — to debut in the top 10 on the YouTube charts since they were launched back in February.

Other popular Vives videos on YouTube include “El mar de sus ojos” featuring ChocQuibTown, “Cuando nos volamos a encontrar” with Marc Anthony, and “Volví a nacer.”

All three have more than 40 million views.

Shakira’s “Hips Don’t Lie” Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary Atop Billboard’s Latin Digital Songs Chart

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Shakira’s hips don’t lie, but they’re still top notch…

News of the 10th anniversary of the 39-year-old Colombian superstar’s former No. 1 Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart hit “Hips Don’t Lie,” featuring Wyclef Jean, helped the song vault 12-1 on the Latin Digital Songs chart.

The song registered 5,000 downloads, up 264 percent.

“Hips Don’t Lie” spends its 15th week at the top of the latter chart, and first since 2014.

Since the inception of the chart in 2010, “Hips Don’t Lie” hasn’t fallen out of the top 20.

The song remains Shakira and Wyclef Jean’s only No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, where it crowned the chart for 2 weeks in 2006.

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