Shakira to Bring New Life to ‘Pies Descalzos’ & ‘Oral Fixation’- Spotify Anniversary Special
October 20, 2025
Shakira is gearing up for a major celebration honoring her legendary career with a special edition of Spotify Anniversary. To mark the 30th anniversary of Pies Descalzos and the 20th anniversary of Oral Fixation Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, the global superstar is releasing reimagined versions of some of her most iconic hits exclusively on Spotify on Wednesday (Oct 22).
The five-track EP will feature newly recorded versions of beloved songs, “Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos,” “Antología,” “La Pared,” “Día de Enero,” and a reimagining of “Hips Don’t Lie,” featuring Ed Sheeran and Colombian star Beéle. As part of the Spotify Anniversary series, the artist also “reflects, discusses the impact, and shares never-before-told stories about the creation of the iconic albums,” says the press release.
According to statistics provided to Billboard Español, the original 1995 and 2005 albums have collectively surpassed 6.1 billion global streams, with over 955 million coming from U.S. listeners alone. Following Shakira’s 2020 Super Bowl performance, Pies Descalzos saw a 117% spike in weekly global Spotify streams, while Oral Fixation experienced an even greater surge, rising by 213% compared to the previous week.
Spotify reps also report that over 50 percent of Oral Fixation‘s streams come from listeners under the age of 30, while half of Pies Descalzos‘ streams are from listeners aged 30 to 44. On the Billboard charts, her studio debut Pies Descalzos peaked at No. 5 on Top Latin Albums, while Oral Fixation Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, reached No. 4 and No. 5 on the Billboard 200, respectively.
Daddy Yankee’s Faith-Based Album ‘Lamento en Baile’ & More Best New Music Latin
October 20, 2025
With 19 songs that fuse reggaetón with other Latin rhythms, Daddy Yankee presents LAMENTO EN BAILE, his first album since his conversion to faith. The songs revolve around his relationship with God and his new place in the world after embracing faith. The lyrics, some inspired by proverbs and biblical passages, convey the fervor of his first love with God, without losing his personal touch. DY alternates between melodic singing and rap bars while the songs flow organically like a cohesive set curated by a DJ.
The album also addresses social realities, as in “JARDÍN ROJO”: a poetic denunciation of gender violence that serves as a warning to those who suffer in silence. In “JEZABEL Y JUDAS,” DY deploys an intense metaphor about betrayal and evil in disguise, using those two infamous biblical figures.
Other tracks are inspired by the Psalms, such as “TE ALABARÉ (Sal 27)”; the only collaboration is “ABCD” with Alex Zurdo, a creative play on words to describe God. Other tracks like “TOY HERMOSO” offer optimistic verses over a tropical rhythm. The album closes with the eponymous track, consolidating an uplifting project that defines DY’s new essence and that, beyond labels, can resonate with anyone, whether they listen to music of faith or not.
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