I was introduced to rejection and failure very young, so I already had a thick skin.”Ĭrossing over changed the trajectory of her career. “It also has its advantages, like impulsivity, ambition and drive. “Being in your early 20s has its disadvantages I was probably more insecure, in a lot of ways, compared to now,” the Super Bowl LIV headliner reflects. I dove in headfirst without thinking about it too much.” Shakira puts her bravery down to youth. “If you don’t know how challenging it’s going to be, you’re not afraid. “I’m telling you, ignorance is bliss,” she continues. “When I think about with the amount of English I knew at the time, even I’m surprised at how fearless I was! “It was such a Herculean challenge,” she remembers. “My goal was for my music to be able to reach as many people as possible.” A rather large hurdle stood in her way: she needed to master a new language. “I always knew I was going to try for a crossover,” the Colombian superstar, now 44, tells Variety. With the 20th anniversary of “Laundry Service” on the horizon, the hitmaker is in a reflective mood. After all, “Whenever, Wherever” heralded the arrival of a global pop icon with almost otherworldly staying power. In retrospect, the video feels prophetic - particularly the opening scene, where Shakira emerges from the ocean like a mythical being. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, laying the groundwork for her highly influential “Laundry Service” era.
Arriving in a blaze of pan pipes and charango, she hypnotized the “TRL” generation with “Whenever, Wherever.” The irresistible pop oddity, with its lyrics about humble breasts and strong legs, peaked at No.
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