Top 10 Best Songs of Shakira

THE definitive Shakira song. The horns announce the party. "Shakira, Shakira!". It's an explosion of salsa, cumbia and pop. Wyclef Jean serves as the perfect hypeman. The song is about the language of the body. It's impossible to stay still. This is carnival, summer and passion in three minutes. A world-class hit.

Shakira reinvents herself in the streaming era. A minimalist, sultry reggaeton track. Her whispering vocal style fits perfectly with Maluma's smooth voice. It's less bombastic than her old work, but incredibly effective. The groove is addictive. With billions of views, this is a modern classic in the Latin genre.

The official 2010 World Cup song that became one of the best-selling singles of all time. Based on a traditional Cameroonian soldier song ('Zangalewa'). The energy is boundless. The African guitars, the drums and the message of unity are irresistible. Every time you hear it, you feel the summer and the euphoria of football.

The worldwide breakthrough. The pan flutes in the intro are iconic. It's a wonderful mix of Andean music and American pop-rock. The lyrics are charming in their clumsiness ("Lucky that my breasts are small and humble"). Shakira conquered the Western market and showed she was unique. A party song par excellence.

The ultimate "revenge track" after her breakup with Piqué. With producer Bizarrap, she created an electropop bomb full of references and disses ("You traded a Rolex for a Casio"). The song went viral because of the lyrics, but the beat is also rock-solid. It's fierce, modern and shows a Shakira turning her pain into power (and money).

A brilliant fusion of surf-rock and tango. The song bursts with energy and anger. The bandoneon (tango accordion) drives the rhythm, while the guitars shred. It's about a love triangle. Shakira sounds fierce and combative. The tempo changes make it a roller coaster. This is Shakira at her most creative.

A classic power ballad that shows her talent as a songwriter. It's a love song that begins intimately and ends grandly, with a melody that stays for days. The lyrics are sincere and touching ("You're a song written by the hands of God"). It shows her softer side and is a staple in swooning playlists.

The song that brought reggaeton to the mainstream, before 'Despacito' even existed. A sultry duet about a relationship full of passion and pain ("The torture"). The chemistry between Shakira and Alejandro Sanz is tangible. The beat is slow and sweaty, the accordion gives it a Colombian tint. One of the best Spanish-language pop songs ever.

A daring disco track that is weird, funny and incredibly catchy. The lyrics about a werewolf in the closet are typical Shakira: a bit bizarre, but it works. The beat is tight and electronic, with panting sounds and wolf howls. It's an ode to sexual liberation and letting the beast inside you loose.

For longtime fans an absolute highlight. She fully embraces her Lebanese roots. It's a hypnotic mix of rock and Arabic melodies. The song is mysterious, bewitching and invites belly dancing. Shakira sings partly in Arabic. It shows her unique position as a bridge between cultures.