Karol G and Shakira, all the achievements of the Colombian superstars in 2023

There’s a good chance that at least one of their songs will be played at parties around the world this year to say goodbye. And there’s an even better chance that, whether you’re a fan or not, you’ve heard at least one song from these artists in the past few months. Colombian singers Carol G And Shakira They sounded in every corner in 2023.

And even though they are at different points in their careers, their personal struggles and… The efforts of both to position themselves in the music industry despite the obstacles inspire thousands of women who have also appropriated the lyrics of their songs personal hymns to overcome your own difficulties and circumstances.

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Shakira, on the radio and in the news

After announcing his divorced from Gerard Piqué in June 2022, After discovering his infidelity, the 46-year-old singer decided He ended 2022 with a timid attempt to regain his public face with an interview for ELLE and being part of some brands’ Christmas commercials.

But it was in January 2023 when he brought out the heavy weapons with the launch of Bzrp music sessions, part 53, his collaboration with the Argentinian DJ and producer who reminded everyone (and his ex) of his place in the music industry. “I just make music, sorry if it upsets you.”

In April this year, and after reaching a custody agreement with the father of her children, Shakira left Spain with Sasha and Milan to move to Miami (United States).

Shakira, Shakira: The Grammy Museum Experiencethe exhibition that highlights the career and talent of the interpreter of Such eyes It opened in March and will run until January 2024. “I am honored to have my career on display at the GRAMMY Museum,” Shakira said. “These pieces are a testimony to so many indelible moments that I cherish, and I am very happy to be able to relive these memories with those who supported me and they continue to support me as an artist.”

Her legal dispute with the Spanish treasury also ended in November, when the artist admitted to tax fraud and paid a fine of 7.3 million euros ($8 million) and to avoid going to jail, he paid another 432,000 euros ($472,000). The pop star managed to look stunning for the cameras that followed her in these legal proceedings, wearing a light pink suit and matching glasses.

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But a few weeks ago, on Tuesday September 12th claimed his place as one of the year’s superstars by captivating the audience following the MTV Video Music Awards ceremony with a medley of his hits. She Wolf, Hips Don’t Lie, Objection and wherever and whenever. Furthermore, he received the Video Vanguard Award.

He also had time to sjoin the Mexican regional trend by collaborating with the Fuerza Regida group in this field The boss, officially presented (along with a striking music video), on September 20, 2023.

But perhaps their most important duet together with his compatriot, Karol G, in the song TQG, which also brings the artists together in a sensual video clip. The hit, which talks about saying goodbye to an ungrateful love, is part of the album Tomorrow will be fun by Carol G.

Karol G heals his ‘heart’ and builds his fame

Perhaps the last time Guayaquil had Karol G face to face was in June 2022, when the 32-year-old Colombian singer appeared at the Voltaire Paladines Polo Coliseum of the city, in A Show which was not without incident.

Karol G takes his Tomorrow It Will Be Beautiful tour to Europe

Since then, the artist’s popularity grew to such a level that her current tour promoted the album Tomorrow will be fun It no longer included Ecuador, but yes to her native Colombia, where on December 1 and 2 thousands of people could see her at the Atanasio Girardot stadium in Medellín. Vina del Mar (Chile)the ‘monstrous’ scenario that can ruin musical careers had the opposite effect on Karol G: established itself as one of the best interpreters in our language and won a Golden Seagull and a Silver Seagull in his first presentation at that festival which took place in February this year.

That same month, Their fourth album was released with 17 songs including Bitternessthe first of his songs to be placed in its place #1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart.

He international tour officially kicked off on August 10, 2023 in Las VegasUnited States, while traveling through other cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Miami, where videos of superstars attending the film have gone viral, including the singer Selena Gómez and the actress Sofía Vergara (Modern family). After visiting several Latin American capitals, Karol G will set foot in Europe with her show in June 2024.

2023 was also the year in which Karol.G paid tribute to Selena Quintanilla with the single My ex was rightpresented in August 2023, by his own music label, Bicota Records. In the video, the singer appears to be dancing northern-style cumbia wearing a top that bears the face of the singer who was murdered in March 1995.

“A style of music that I have followed and admired all my life and with a special dedication to an artist who made me believe that one day everything that happens to me today could be possible: Selena Quintanilla, I love you!” he then wrote on Instagram.

Thursday April 20 is another evening that Karol G will certainly not forget. for taking home eight Latin Grammy Awardsincluding tour, artist and song of the year.

The singer’s other memorable performances include the 2023 Billboard Music Awards where he sang QLONA And Bitten lipsas well as the MTV Awards, where he hosted Okidoki And It’s OK.

And apparently Karol decided a few days ago to share her success with her closest colleagues The details of the expensive recognitions and luxury prizes raffled at the end-of-year party went viral. of your company, including travel to Cancun.

2025 looks even brighter for the superstars.