In January 2023, Shakira surprised the world by releasing “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” featuring Bizarrap. In hours, the Colombian singer and Argentine producer topped the charts.
The jaw-dropping track skyrocketed to the top of Spotify’s Top 50 Global chart. In addition to reaching the top, the viral collaboration became the Latin song with the most streams in a single day in 2023, breaking the record for most streams by a track on a given day in Spain and Colombia.
With over 15 million streams, the track quickly became the top song in Spanish-speaking markets, including Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico, and has made it to the top 10 in Switzerland (7), Luxembourg (5), and Malta (6).
People worldwide embraced the song as an empowerment track perfect for lifting one’s spirit after a heartbreak. In the lyrics, the singer addresses her relationship with Gerard Piqué and the former athlete’s new girlfriend, Clara Chía.
One year has passed since the release of the popular revenge song, which has now garnered an impressive 864 million listens on Spotify. The song has become a fan favorite, with its catchy tune and relatable lyrics resonating with listeners worldwide.
Some reports assure the song could have earned the pair more than four million dollars on Spotify, with an average of 0.005 dollars per listen, while on YouTube, with $0.00069 per play.
Findasense Data & Intelligence suggests that in the first quarter of 2023, the Colombian artist could have earned approximately 30 million euros from her latest songs, which include “Te felicito,” “Monotonía,” “Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” and “TQG.”
In a 2023 revelation, Shakira mentioned that music has been her savior, as it has helped her express herself better. She even described songwriting as a form of catharsis.
