Rabiosa

Shakira, Pitbull

About Rabiosa

"Rabiosa" (English: "Raging") is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, taken from her ninth studio album Sale el Sol. It was written by Armando Pérez, Edward Bello, and Shakira, and released by Epic Records as the third single from the album, on 8 April 2011. Two versions of the song exist; the English-language version, which features American rapper Pitbull, and the Spanish-language version, which features Dominican rapper El Cata. It is heavily influenced by merengue and dance music. Shakira and El Cata, or Pitbull, sing about each other's sex appeal in the song. Upon its release, "Rabiosa" received generally favourable reviews from music critics, some of whom deemed it one of the strongest tracks on Sale el Sol. Commercially, the English version of the song became a worldwide success, peaking atop record charts of countries like Portugal and Spain, and reaching the top ten in Belgium, France, Italy, and Switzerland. In the United States, it was successful on the Latin record charts and peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. "Rabiosa" was certified double-platinum in Mexico and platinum in Italy and Spain. 


Year:
2011
2:49
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Rabiosa
If you don't get enough I'll make it double
I got my boy now in big, big trouble
You know I want you atracao' ahí (ratata)

You've got a lot of that sex appeal
Don't play around because I'm for real
You see that road isn't meant for me
You know I want you amarrao' aquí

Oye papi
If you like it mocha
Come get a little closer
And bite me en la boca

Oye papi
If you like it mocha
Come get a little closer
And bite me en la boca

Rabiosa, rabiosa
Closer, come pull me closer
Yo soy rabiosa, rabiosa
Closer, come pull me closer

Rabiosa
If you don't get enough I'll make it double
I'm tryin to have fun and I love you
But you want me atracao ahí (ratata)
You got a lot of sex appeal
Now baby I'm for real
You see that road isn't meant for me
You know I want you amarrao' aquí

Oye mami
Let me get that mocha
Come get a little closer
And bite me en la boca

Oye papi
If you like it mocha
Come get a little closer
And bite me en la boca

Oye mami
I like your mocha
Come get a little closer
And bite me en la boca

Oye papi
If you like it mocha
Come get a little closer
And bite me en la boca

Rabiosa, rabiosa
Closer, come pull me closer
Yo soy rabiosa, rabiosa
Closer, come pull me closer

Oye mami
Let me get that mocha
Come get a little closer
And bite me en la boca

Oye papi
If you like it mocha
Come get a little closer
And bite me en la boca

Oye mami
I like your mocha
Come get a little closer
And bite me en la boca

Oye papi
If you like it mocha
Come get a little closer
And bite me en la boca

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Shakira

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (pronounced [ʃaˈkiɾa isaˈβel moˈbɑːɾˤɑk riˈpoʎ]; born February 2, 1977),known mononymously as Shakira (English /ʃəˈkɪərə/,Spanish: [ʃaˈkiɾa]), is a Colombian singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, choreographer and model who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Shakira began performing in school, demonstrating her vocal ability with rock and roll, Latin and Arabic influences with her own original twist on belly dancing. Shakira is a native Spanish speaker who speaks fluent English and Portuguese, as well as some Italian, French, and Catalan. more »

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Written by: Armando Perez, Edward Bello, Shakira Isabel Mebarak

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Rabiosa" was officially released on April 20, 2011, as the third single from Shakira's ninth studio album, "Sale el Sol."
Origins
The song originally featured El Cata and produced by El Cata itself. Embarking from a reggaeton and merengue style, it represented Shakira's return to her Latin roots.
Collaborator
The song features Pitbull in its English version. On the other hand, the Spanish version features Dominican rapper El Cata.
Multiple Versions
There are two distinct versions of the song, one sung in Spanish and one in English. The Spanish version was originally recorded and the English version written by, among others, musician and song-writer Dapo Torimiro.
Music Video
The music video of "Rabiosa" was directed by Jaume de Laiguana, who also directed several of Shakira's other videos, and premiered on June 7, 2011.
Chart Performance
The song became a success on the charts, reaching the top 10 in countries including Spain, Mexico, and France and peaking at number 32 on the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.
Controversial Video
The video for "Rabiosa" received some controversy due to a scene where Shakira pole dances and for her dark brown wig.
Sales
Despite the controversy, the song achieved considerable commercial success. It was certified platinum in Italy and gold in Switzerland.
Worldwide Appreciation
It quickly gained popularity globally, primarily in Latin America and Europe, and also earned a nomination for Best Urban Song at the 12th Latin Grammy Awards in 2011.
Around the World
The song was also included in Shakira's setlist for The Sun Comes Out World Tour, indicating its ongoing popularity with fans across the world.

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