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| El Dorado (Shakira album) | |
|---|---|
| Name | El Dorado |
| Type | studio |
| Artist | Shakira |
| Released | 26 May 2017 |
| Recorded | 2014–2017 |
| Studio | Miami, Barcelona, London, Los Angeles |
| Genre | Latin pop, reggaeton, pop, dancehall |
| Length | 46:45 |
| Label | Sony Music Latin, RCA Records |
| Producer | Shakira, Luis Fonsi, Alejandro Sanz, Carlos Vives, Maluma, Nicky Jam, Stargate, The Late Night, Supa Dups, Eduardo Cabra |
El Dorado (Shakira album) is the eleventh studio album by Colombian singer Shakira, released on 26 May 2017 by Sony Music Latin and RCA Records. The record reunites Shakira with a wide array of collaborators from the Latin and global pop scenes, blending Latin pop and reggaeton with influences from dancehall and contemporary pop music. El Dorado followed Shakira's collaborative singles and high-profile appearances at events such as the Super Bowl LI halftime show and features themes of love, heartbreak, resilience, and celebration.
Recording sessions for El Dorado took place between 2014 and 2017 across studios in Miami, Barcelona, London, and Los Angeles. Shakira worked with longtime collaborators and new producers, including Rafa Sardina, Sergio George, Stargate, Supreme Cuts, Supa Dups, and The Monsters and the Strangerz. The project was influenced by prior Shakira albums like Laundry Service and Fijación Oral, Vol. 1, and by contemporary Latin releases such as Despacito collaborators Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee. Guest artists and co-writers included Maluma, Nicky Jam, Carlos Vives, Black M, and Prince Royce, reflecting intersections with the careers of J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Ozuna, and Becky G.
El Dorado's creation was affected by Shakira's touring commitments, including the The Sun Comes Out World Tour and her performance at the 2014 FIFA World Cup festivities. Shakira drew on songwriting partnerships reminiscent of work with Gustavo Cerati and production approaches seen in The Black Eyed Peas projects and Beyoncé's genre-blending records. Sessions balanced Spanish-language tracks and English-language considerations aimed at markets such as United States, Spain, Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil.
Musically, El Dorado travels through Latin pop balladry, uptempo reggaeton, and tropical rhythms related to Cumbia and Vallenato, genres long associated with Shakira and artists like Carlos Vives and Juanes. Tracks employ production techniques used by Skrillex-era crossover pop, echoes of Rihanna's dancehall phase, and the polished hooks characteristic of Max Martin. Lyrics address themes also explored by Adele, Taylor Swift, and Rihanna: love, betrayal, self-empowerment, and motherhood. Shakira's songwriting references personal life events contemporaneous with public figures such as Gerard Piqué and the celebrity culture surrounding Barcelona's sporting institutions like FC Barcelona.
Standout ballads follow the tradition of emotive Spanish-language songs by Julio Iglesias and Luis Miguel, while upbeat collaborations channel the commercial sensibilities of Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias, and Pitbull. Production choices mirror trends from albums by Shawn Mendes, Bruno Mars, and Ed Sheeran in their mix of organic instrumentation and electronic textures.
El Dorado was announced amid media coverage involving Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Variety. The album rollout included appearances on television programs and award shows such as the Grammy Awards, the Latin Grammy Awards, and promotional interviews with outlets like Good Morning America and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Shakira leveraged social platforms and partnerships with networks like Vevo, YouTube, and streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music for exclusive content. Promotional tie-ins connected to events like the UEFA Champions League and tour legs influenced promotional scheduling in regions including North America, Europe, and Latin America.
Lead singles and featured tracks from El Dorado included collaborations that generated global chart activity. The album's singles received music videos directed by industry directors who have worked with Hype Williams, Dave Meyers, and Joseph Kahn-level aesthetics; videos premiered on Vevo and during televised specials. Guest features such as Nicky Jam and Maluma mirrored crossovers seen with Luis Fonsi on hits like Despacito. Radio promotion targeted formats including Billboard Latin Airplay and Los 40 Principales. Live televised performances echoed staging practices used in MTV VMAs and Premios Juventud.
Critical responses referenced comparisons to Shakira's prior landmark albums like Pies Descalzos and Dónde Están los Ladrones?. Reviews in outlets such as The New York Times, The Guardian, NME, Pitchfork, and Los Angeles Times noted the record's commercial bent and its mix of ballads and club-ready tracks. Critics contrasted El Dorado with artistic moves by contemporaries like Rihanna, Adele, and Beyoncé, debating its balance between mainstream appeal and Latin authenticity. Industry commentators in Billboard and Variety evaluated chart strategy, collaborations, and market positioning relative to streaming-era releases by Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
El Dorado debuted atop charts including Billboard 200-adjacent Latin lists and performed strongly on Top Latin Albums and Latin Pop Albums. The record achieved certifications in markets such as Spain, Mexico, and Argentina, and its singles charted on Hot Latin Songs and international countdowns like UK Singles Chart and Canadian Hot 100. Sales and streaming figures were reported by firms like Nielsen Music and IFPI, with comparative analyses referencing sales trajectories similar to releases by Shakira contemporaries Jennifer Lopez and Thalía.
1. "Me Enamoré" — featuring influences akin to Cumbia and phrasing reminiscent of Carlos Vives 2. "Nada" — ballad comparable to works by Alejandro Sanz and Luis Miguel 3. "Chantaje" (featuring Maluma) — reggaeton duet following trends set by J Balvin 4. "When a Woman" — English-language pop in the vein of Adele 5. "Trap" (featuring Maluma and Nicky Jam) — trap/reggaeton hybrid reflecting Bad Bunny 6. "Perro Fiel" (featuring Nicky Jam) — uptempo single echoing Pitbull collaborations 7. "Comme Moi" (featuring Black M) — cross-cultural duet with European urban pop leanings 8. "Toneladas" — piano ballad comparable to Ed Sheeran 9. "Nada" (acoustic) — intimate reprise in the tradition of Julio Iglesias 10. Additional tracks feature production styles similar to Stargate, Skrillex, and Supreme Cuts
(Note: track names paraphrased for schematic purposes; actual album order and titles as released by Sony Music Latin and RCA Records).
Key personnel included Shakira as vocalist and executive producer, with production and songwriting contributions from Maluma, Nicky Jam, Carlos Vives, Alejandro Sanz, Luis Fonsi, Black M, and producers such as Stargate, Supa Dups, Rafa Sardina, and The Monsters and the Strangerz. Mixing engineers and session musicians had credits aligning with professionals who have worked with Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, and Gloria Estefan. Mastering and engineering followed industry practices shared by studios in Miami, Los Angeles, and Barcelona, with metadata and credits registered through performing rights organizations including ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC.
Category:2017 albums Category:Shakira albums