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July 1, 2009 New Music: Shakira & Nelly Furtado!
Latin ladies Shakira and Nelly Furtado are both gearing up to release new studio albums later this year. Shakira’s as-yet untitled album is reportedly due out in October and is rumored to feature contribution from super producers Pharrell Williams and Red One. “Loba (She Wolf)” is the lead single and in my opinion it sounds absolutely amazing. The 70s disco-inspired track is a new direction for Shakira, but she manages to retain her signature sound and unique vocals. I also like the fact that it’s been released in Spanish. According to fan forums, the Spanish as well as the English version will be available on iTunes July 14th!
Check out “Loba” below and let me know what you think!
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Hit the jump for new music from Nelly Furtado!
Nelly is currently finishing up not one, but two new albums! This song, “Manos Al Aire” (Hands in the Air) is the lead single off of her upcoming Spanish language album entitled Mi Plan (My Plan) which is due out this fall. There isn’t much word on her other album other than the fact that all of the songs are in Portuguese. Kudos to Nelly (and Shakira) for staying true to their roots and delivering quality music for their fans abroad! “Manos Al Aire” sounds more like Nelly’s older material, but that’s not a bad thing at all. This definitely has a more organic, folkloric sound, while still maintaining a pop edge.
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Carlos
July 1, 2009 at 10:06 am
Love it!
chriswell
July 1, 2009 at 10:30 am
Hmm while I like the Nelly Furtado song, I really prefer as a R&B/Hip Hop artist. The “Loose” album was SICK!!!
chriswell
July 1, 2009 at 10:31 am
OH and I don’t like the Shakira song at all which really disturbs my spirit because I love her sooo much!
subyluva
July 1, 2009 at 10:54 am
I likey Both!!!
diana da silva
July 1, 2009 at 1:54 pm
i loved both song. i think nelly sings really well in spanish, i enjoyed. i hope this album will be in UK, i would definetly buy it.
Moka
July 1, 2009 at 6:55 pm
i like both but i love Shakira’s Loba is great
and very unique
halm
July 1, 2009 at 8:43 pm
I dont like the shakira song, disco is kinda 2008, Kylie owned it and it feels like Shakira got there a lil late lol. However i hope the other songs are better cause i love her!
I love the Nelly song, she does sing well in Spanish
H,
Dubai
Spicy Goddess
July 2, 2009 at 3:07 am
The Loose album was WHACK!
Whoa Nelly was way better!
victor hugo dinato fernandez
July 2, 2009 at 4:44 pm
nelly my love,nelly my more love ,iam tatoo
XavionJonesIV
July 2, 2009 at 7:26 pm
i like this song. it makes me smile! and i like how you post more than just “black” music.
Lauren
July 6, 2009 at 11:34 pm
I love Nelly Furtado! Man, I’ve got all of her albums!
Liz
July 8, 2009 at 5:31 am
I like both songs…I am not a big fan of shakira but this beat is sweet
Danye
July 23, 2009 at 12:18 am
I love Nelly’s single Manos Al Aire. Beautiful woman with a beautiful song. Cannot wait for the video to come out.
I also recently found out she has a brand new (official) fan website:
http://www.Bestfan.com/nellyfurtado
cheree
September 18, 2009 at 9:23 am
Let me start by saying that for this song, my opinion may be a little biased. I’ll explain. I’m a huge fan of both of these artists. Honestly, the song gets one and a half stars, but since it’s Shakira and Nelly, I’ll give it three plus a smiley face.