Shakira released her new album 'She Wolf' on Nov. 23, and PopEater was lucky enough to sit down with her for an exclusive interview.
During her visit to Manhattan, Shakira opened up about working with Lil' Wayne on her new single 'Give It Up To Me,' how she's measuring her success following 'Hips Don't Lie' and her latest obsession: backup dancers. Watch PopEater's 2-part interview with Shakira after the jump >>
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Shakira, 32, has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, and she's hoping for the same success with 'She Wolf.' The Colombian singer knew she wanted an album that featured more dance tracks and used "Indian, Middle-Eastern, Colombian and Jamaican" influences to help inspire her.
Shakira's second single 'Give It Up To Me' was produced by Timbaland and was a last minute addition that pushed her official CD release date back a month. "We decided to call Lil Wayne... He is just perfect. He's that great ingredient that the whole recipe was needing," she told PopEater.
The video for the single features a dance showcase called "stepping" that stays true to Shakira's culturally diverse routines. "I got to do a little bit of stepping, which is completely new to me. And it's the first time I've had a good group of backup dancers. It actually feels quite nice. You feel like they are really backing you up," she said.
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While high record sales wouldn't hurt, Shakira admits she'll know the real success of her album once she goes on tour and sees how her fans react. "Music is the soundtrack of our lives... Artists embellish the everyday life of people through music. Of course you want people to enjoy your work. And nothing would make me more happier as an artist than knowing that people are having fun with this album and the music I've created."
"If they can forget about their troubles for ten seconds while they are listening to one of my songs, I would be absolutely fulfilled and satisfied as an artist," Shakira added.
Shakira is very beautiful, seemingly inside and out, and I very much admire the fact that she is using her fame to help disadvantaged people. But let's face it her music is godawful. I caught her performace on Good Morning America last week, and both songs she performed were absolutely horrible. That's just my opinion. To each his own I guess, obviously her music is enjoyed by someone, or she couldn't have sold 50 million albums.
hey it's fergie, She is like my best friend. Don't hate her like that! You don't really know her. Now fans or not fans of me fergie e-mail me i read all of them.
Paula Abdul should have so much talent. This is one of the best CD's from her. It is great!!!!!!!!!!!! Go buy it, you won't be wasting your money. Look up the lyrics, she is a super talent. Writes, plays guitar, and harmonica, and who knows what else.
No,i wasnt at all shocked that Donny Osmond won Thats who i voted for. My second one i wanted Kelly Osborne,cause she is so cute and really deserved it,always been a great fan of her dad,so she should have at least been second
Shakira released her new album 'She Wolf' on Nov. 23, and PopEater was lucky enough to sit down with her for an exclusive interview. 
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Wednesday 25 November
By brdgingersoll
Shakira is attractive. Unfortunately she is not a very good singer. She needs voice lessons or she should stick to song-writing.
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Wednesday 25 November
By Theresa
Oh stop hating she is a great singer if you don't like her do not listen to her you hater...
Wednesday 25 November
By Big Rich
Shakira was AWESOME at the AMA's! She is right, the backup DANCERS MADE the show!!! Gimme more!!!
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Wednesday 25 November
By Industrialphix
Shakira is very beautiful, seemingly inside and out, and I very much admire the fact that she is using her fame to help disadvantaged people. But let's face it her music is godawful. I caught her performace on Good Morning America last week, and both songs she performed were absolutely horrible. That's just my opinion. To each his own I guess, obviously her music is enjoyed by someone, or she couldn't have sold 50 million albums.
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Saturday 28 November
By fergie
hey it's fergie,
She is like my best friend. Don't hate her like that! You don't really know her. Now fans or not fans of me fergie e-mail me i read all of them.
Wednesday 25 November
By wilson
hola , preciosa, tas muy linda y muy bella.
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Wednesday 25 November
By k
si, muy bonita tambien
Wednesday 25 November
By ken
Just another Paula Abdul.
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Thursday 26 November
By Anne
You're just another egg head
Wednesday 25 November
By dnclilsistrdnc
Paula Abdul should have so much talent. This is one of the best CD's from her. It is great!!!!!!!!!!!! Go buy it, you won't be wasting your money. Look up the lyrics, she is a super talent. Writes, plays guitar, and harmonica, and who knows what else.
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Wednesday 25 November
By turbogtrmstr
BRAVO CHICKA WONDERFUL CD!
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Thursday 26 November
By laura
No,i wasnt at all shocked that Donny Osmond won Thats who i voted for. My second one i wanted Kelly Osborne,cause she is so cute and really deserved it,always been a great fan of her dad,so she should have at least been second
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Thursday 26 November
By Anne
You're probably old and have lost your sense of hearing as well as sense of taste.
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Friday 27 November
By Kat
And senile too. What does Donny have to do with Shakira?
Thursday 26 November
By Anne
You're probably old and have lost your sense of hearing as well as sense of taste.
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