She Wolf (Shakira song)
"She Wolf" | ||||
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Single by Shakira | ||||
from the album She Wolf | ||||
Released | 10 July 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2008 | |||
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Length | 3:10 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
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"She Wolf" is a song by
Upon its release, "She Wolf" was met with favourable reception from
An accompanying music video for the song was directed by Jake Nava, and features Shakira dancing in various locations, such as a red cave and a golden cage. Critical reception towards the video was also positive, many of whom praised Shakira's dancing ability. For additional promotion, Shakira performed the song on a number of shows and music festivals. It was also a part of the setlist for The Sun Comes Out World Tour in 2010.
Background and composition
"She Wolf" was composed by Shakira,
The song was released by Epic Records as the lead single from the album of the same name.[1][17][18] "She Wolf" was made available for digital download on iTunes on 10 July 2009.[19] It was released as a CD single later on 21 September.[2][9] A Spanish-language translation of the song titled "Loba", which features additional lyrical contributions from Jorge Drexler,[20] was released on 6 July 2009.[21]
Critical reception
The song was well received by most
At the 2009
Commercial performance
In Austria, the song entered and peaked at number three on the
In Canada, it peaked at number five on the
Music video
Development and synopsis
The accompanying music video for the single was directed by Jake Nava who had previously collaborated with Shakira on the video for "
The video begins with Shakira getting out of bed in the middle of a full-moon night.[18][59] Her nails begin to grow and she is shown lacing a pair of boots.[59] Shakira then enters a closet, which leads to the inside of a glittering ruby-red cave, where she begins dancing wearing a black asymmetric bodysuit.[18][58][59] The next scene depicts Shakira striking different poses inside a golden cage (with the sign "Do Not Feed the Animal" on top),[18] clad in a skin-toned leotard.[62] Shakira explained the usage of the golden cage in the video, saying that "I just wanted to express what it feels like for a she-wolf to be in captivity. To be in a golden cage. I think I've been in a golden cage most of my life. And now not anymore".[58] The setting changes and Shakira is seen performing a dance routine in a club with many back-up dancers.[59] A wolf is also shown walking in the club and transforming into a woman.[59] Near to the end of the video, Shakira dances on a rooftop with a backdrop resembling San Francisco.[18][59] As the song ends, she falls backwards from the roof and lands in her closet.[18] The video ends with Shakira lying back in her bed and smiling as thunder cracks.[18]
Reception
Critical reception towards the video was mostly positive. Adam Fairholm from the Internet Music Video Database praised Shakira's dance moves and flexibility in the video and complimented Nava's direction.[18] James Montgomery from MTV also commended Shakira's dancing, noting that she "even manages to out-Beyoncé".[63] He also complimented Shakira's body, commenting that her posterior is the "breakout star of the video".[63] Anna Pickard from The Guardian appreciated the originality of the video and noted that "the moves contained in this video are not the kind of thing you see every day".[59] Andrew Bast from The Daily Beast, however, gave the video a negative review and criticized it for being overly sexual.[62]
At the 2009
Live performances
Shakira performed the song live for the first time on the finale of the season four of
On 14 February 2010, Shakira performed "She Wolf" and "
The song was performed by Shakira during the Super Bowl LIV halftime show.[84][85]
Track listings
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Monthly charts
Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[160] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[161] | Platinum | 60,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[162] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
Germany (BVMI)[163] | Gold | 150,000‡ |
Italy (FIMI)[164] | Platinum | 20,000* |
Mexico (AMPROFON)[47] | Platinum | 60,000* |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[40] | 2× Platinum | 80,000* |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[165] 2015 onwards certification for "Loba" |
Gold | 30,000‡ |
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[166] | Gold | 15,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[44] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[167] Digital downloads only |
Platinum | 1,812,000[57] |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
See also
- Billboard Top Latin Songs Year-End Chart
- List of number-one songs of 2009 (Mexico)
- List of number-one dance singles of 2009 (U.S.)
- List of number-one Billboard Hot Latin Songs of 2009
- List of number-one Billboard Hot Latin Pop Airplay of 2009
- List of number-one Billboard Hot Tropical Songs of 2009
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