In a frank conversation full of anecdotes, Gloria Estefanthe iconic Cuban singer and producer, CHe chopped little known details about how he helped Shakira conquer the international market.
During an interview in the Molusco TV program, Estefan reported how his support was decisive for the Colombian artist would make its way in the competitive AngloParlante Musical World.
According to information published on the Instagram account between Comillas Magazine, Estefan not only identified Shakira’s potential to succeed in English, but personally involved in the process.
“I fought hard for Shakira because when she entered, that she was going to make the album in Spanish with Emilio, I told her,” You can do this in English, Shaki. The total your sound that can do this, “said Estefan in the broadcast video.
The producer went further: she took two of Shakira’s successes, “inevitable” and “eyes like”, and prepared versions in English so that the Barranquilla could practice them and improve their pronunciation. “
I sat down with her to phonetically record it. And I tell him, ‘You see that you can, this can explode,’ ”recalled Estefan, who did not hesitate to praise the discipline and talent of the Colombian:” As she is so intelligent and so fighter and hardworking, everything was easier. “
But the road was not free of obstacles. Estefan reported how he had to face Tommy Mottola, then president of Sony Music, So Shakira could record an album completely in English, instead of just including a couple of songs in that language.
“I fajed with Tommy Mottola … He said that if I failed it would be my fault. I replied: ‘What if it is a success, will it be mine too?’” The Cuban singer said with laughter.
The result was resounding: “Laundry Service”, Shakira’s first album in English, He sold more than 13 million copies, becoming the last great success in physical sales for the label.
On her contribution, Estefan was emphatic: “I don’t want anything, she deserves all that. But I had to fajar for her because I knew, and as Emilio says, every time a Latin triumphs, we all succeed”
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