Shakira’s roots are a real mix of cultures, she was born in Colombia, her father is Lebanese, from the USA, and her mother is of Catalan-Italian origin. Her name is exactly that Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripol. There was no need to look for a musical pseudonym, her name is so distinctive that it quickly caught on. And it became recognizable all over the world.
A star from childhood. But the teacher didn’t see it
Shakira’s musical talent manifested itself in childhood. At the age of 8, she wrote her first songs and repeated that she wanted to become a singer, which is why her parents wanted to enroll her in a children’s choir. And here are two versions according to the first, the teacher said that he was not suitable because his voice was too strong, according to the second, he said that he sounded like a goat. It’s hard to say how it really was, either way it was painful for little Shakira. Years later she said:
I know it sounds rather funny now, but it was a real drama for a child. Already at the age of 10 I knew that I wanted to be a singer and dreamed about it, and the choir director said that my voice was too loud. My parents always told me that my voice was beautiful and that I shouldn’t sing any lower. Now I think this conductor didn’t know much about music.
However, she did not give up, because the passion for music was stronger. And thanks to this, already at the age of 13, she released her first album
Shakira signed a contract with the Sony Music label and even started off. Popularity also had a bad side, her concerts were so crowded that at one, two people died as a result of being trampled. Shakira was heartbroken and terrified of concerts, and even wanted to give up her career. Eventually she moved to Miami. In 1999, she recorded the MTV Unplugged concert, for which she received the prestigious Grammy Award. Within a few years, she became one of the most popular Latin artists who sings, writes, composes and dances! Shakira’s specialty is belly dancing. Her albums were certified multi-platinum in the United States, Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Mexico, and platinum in Spain.
The great love of two beautiful people. They were considered one of the most harmonious couples in show business
The road to fame around the world, especially in Europe, was opened by her track: Whenever, Whatever. She was adored, talented and considered a beauty. Many men admired her beauty, but her heart was won by 10 years younger Gerard Pique. Shakira wasn’t interested in football, so she didn’t even know Gerard. They met when he appeared in her music video for the song “Waka, waka”, promoting the World Cup in South Africa in 2010. They quickly made contact and quickly fell in love. She was 32, he was 22. It could be considered different stages in life, but Gerard won over Shakira. In 2012, they had their first child, Milan, and in 2015, their second child, Sasha. They never got married. In interviews she said:
In fact, marriage scares me. I don’t want him to see me as “wife”. I’d rather he see me as his girlfriend. (…) I also want him to realize that anything is possible depending on his behavior.
The breakup that the whole world is talking about. Betrayal and sticking pins
The couple was considered successful for 12 years. Last year there were rumors about Gerard’s infidelities. It soon became known that he was having an affair with Clara Chia Marti, 10 years his junior. According to some reports, it has been going on for some time, evidenced by recordings from Pique’s live broadcasts, where the lover is surreptitiously walking in a T-shirt around Shakira’s apartment. Anyway, the singer directly said that there was no amicable parting, the reason was treason. And it was confirmed by a private detective she hired. And she did not hide her pain and disappointment. Pin-driving has been going on for some time, but the real apogee of grief is Shakira’s latest song, which literally crushes Gerard and Clara. Part of text:
You traded a Ferrari for a Twingo, traded a Rolex for a Casio. You’re going fast, slow down. Lots of gyms, but also work your brain a bit.
The Internet has divided into two camps, some say that it is embarrassing, the other that it has the right to deal with pain in this way. As it turns out, in addition to emotional issues, there are financial benefits. The song has a gigantic number of views: over 133 million. Gerard Pique did not leave it unanswered, he has teamed up with both Casio and Renault and drives a twingo. And also added that Casio could last a lifetime. Will the media dispute continue?
Source: Gazeta
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