Shakira, the 47-year-old Grammy Award winner, opened up about her past music style during the season finale episode of Hot Ones. She confessed that she now cringes at her signature yodeling, realizing that she used to overdo the cries in her voice. Describing it as exaggerated and a little too much, she admitted it was a bit too “baroque” and not authentic to her true self. During the interview, Shakira even gave host Sean Evans a taste of the vocal affectation fans will remember from hits like ‘Whenever, Wherever’.
Shakira confessed that she now feels embarrassed by her trademark yodeling when she appeared on the latest episode of Hot Ones.
Shakira recently demonstrated her signature vocal style to host Sean Evans, showcasing the affectation fans will recognize from hits like ‘Whenever, Wherever’. She also shared how her voice has evolved since becoming a mother to Milan and Sasha, noting that it has become thicker and more mature.
Discussing her growth as an artist, Shakira reflected on her changing voice over the years and admitted that she used to doubt her own talent. However, she now feels more confident in her abilities and enjoys sharing her music with her sons, even if she cringes at her earlier work. The singer, who shares her children with former partner Gerard Piqué, emphasized how she has evolved as a woman and an artist, embracing her growth and newfound self-assurance.
Shakira mentioned that she used to exaggerate the cries in her voice a lot, saying, “It was just too excessive.”
She went on to say, “I feel like it was a bit over-the-top, almost theatrical. It had too much of a Shakira vibe,” as witnessed back in March.
The artist known for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran shared that her voice has evolved after becoming a mother to her sons, Milan and Sasha. Shakira mentioned that her voice has become richer and more full over time.
Reflecting on her breakup with Piqué, Shakira spoke about how it influenced her music, particularly Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. She described the experience as being in a difficult situation and having to rebuild herself from the ground up.
Shakira and the Spanish soccer star began their relationship in 2011 but announced their split in June 2022. Recently, Shakira has been romantically linked to Lucien Laviscount, who appeared in her ‘Punteria’ music video.