Soltera (Shakira song)

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"Soltera"
Shakira - Soltera.png
Single by Shakira
Released25 September 2024
Genre Afrobeat
Length3:35
Label Sony Latin
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Shakira singles chronology
"(Entre Paréntesis)"
(2024)
"Soltera"
(2024)
Audio video
"Soltera" on YouTube

"Soltera" is an song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira. It was released on 25 September 2024 as the first single from her upcoming project, the music video will feature various celebrities including Anitta, Danna, Winnie Harlow, Lele Pons, and Natti Natasha.

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Background

On 22 March 2024, Shakira released her twelfth studio album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran . [1] On 13 June 2024, she revealed in an interview for Rolling Stone that "there are some songs we have lying around" from the album sessions and that "it’s not a new album, but let’s say I have a new project". [2] On 14 September 2024, Shakira was seen filming a music video at LIV Nightclub in Miami, Florida. [3] On 20 September, she revealed the single's release date and cover art featuring herself partying with Anitta, Danna, and Lele Pons. [4] [5] [6]

Music video

The music video will feature Anitta, Danna, Lele Pons, Natti Natasha, and Winnie Harlow. [5] [7] [8]

Reception

Lizzette Vela from e-consulta.com commented that the song "promises to be a hymn of feminine liberty and empowerment", continuing how Shakira "invites people to celebrate independence and challenges critics of her personal life" in the lyrics. [5]

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