It is one thing to go to a Shakira concert. Another is to walk with her as part of her “Loba Pack.” It is another level.
On Friday, June 6, I received a call from the Sony Music Us Latin Advertising Director. Normally I answer calls, but I was curious because it is also rare for him to call me.
After a quick “Good morning, how about?”, He went straight to what literally looked like a marriage proposal: “Jess, if I get a space to walk with Shakira in his concert tomorrow, would you do it?”
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I was breathless and without hesitation I said “Yes!” After hanging, I smiled and, for some reason – although I have had a very fruitful and successful career as a Latin music journalist – I thought: “Wow, I finally did it!”
A few hours before Shakira offered his second Miami show on Saturday, June 7, I received an email entitled “Walk with La Loba” with more instructions: arrival time, meeting place, contact person and a consent document that he should sign. Once at the Hard Rock Stadium, to my surprise they took me to a VIP suite, where they offered us drinks and snacks. Then, around 7:50 pm, they took me behind the scenes to meet with the rest of the team that would accompany Shakira. Among the “pack” were the social networks of social networks Jessica Judith, the Miss Universe Nicaragua 2018 Adriana Paniagua and television presenter Clarissa Molina. This servant of Billboardand some Univisión and Telemundo reporters were also part of the group.
While we waited for our great moment, they gave us waterproof waterproof and futuristic sunglasses. It was the typical 100 degrees climate ° F (almost 38 ° C) in Miami, but every drop of sweat, moisture and soaked makeup was worth it, especially because this “wolf Pack” did not stop singing Shakira songs while we waited.
At 9:15 pm, the Colombian artist appeared in a golf cart with a brilliant monkey. He got off, briefly greeted the group of empowered wolves and we all prepare for the show.
About 50 people accompany the artist to make their entrance to the crowded stadium. We jumped, we were euphoric, we greeted the public, we captured the moment with our cell phones. With all the attitude and energy of the world, the “pack of wolves” left Shakira on stage, where he officially started his concert with the magnetic and discotequero “La Fuerte”.
We continue to enjoy the first song from the halls, before going to our seats. Once in my Llugar, I was completely amazed with the two -hour show of Shakira, where he sang the successes, the classics, had surprise guests such as Manuel Turizo, Alejandro Sanz and Bizarrap, but above all, he captivated fans with their hips that do not literally lie.
Without a doubt, Shakira is Shakira, but now, as a real “wolf” (and thanks to this wonderful concert experience), I have no doubt why it was No. 1 on the list of the 50 best Latin pop artists of all time of all times of Billboard.
The tour of women no longer cry continues on June 11 in Arlington, Texas and ends on June 30 in San Francisco.
