Shakira Releases New Single ‘El Jefe’ After MTV VMA Honors and Latin GRAMMY Nominations

Shakira's latest release 'El Jefe' follows her MTV VMA Vanguard Award win and 7 Latin GRAMMY nominations. Uptempo Mexican ska with a Miami-shot video.

Following the announcement of her 7 Latin GRAMMY nominations and a stunning appearance at this year’s MTV VMAs, where she received the Vanguard Award, the one and only Shakira releases her new single “El Jefe” via Sony Music, featuring Fuerza Regida. The song is an uptempo Mexican ska track, with the video directed by Jora Frantzis and filmed in Miami.

As announced, Shakira is nominated for 7 Latin GRAMMY Awards, including ‘Song of The Year’ with “Acróstico,” “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” and “TQG,” ‘Record of the Year’ and ‘Best Pop Song’ with “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” as well as ‘Best Urban Fusion/performance’ with “TQG,” making her officially one of the most nominated artists of this year’s awards.

On September 29th, the album ‘Dónde Están Los Ladrones’ celebrates its 25th anniversary since its release, and Spotify has launched the special campaign ‘Shakira Day’ in honor of the album, considered one of the most significant in Latin Pop and, naturally, in Shakira’s discography.

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This month, Shakira was also honored with the MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards. Shakira delivered a breathtaking performance that once again captivated the audience, and Wyclef Jean presented her with the award, acknowledging her global musical influence.

 

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