Colombian singer Shakira and Argentine YouTuber, rapper and producer Bizarrap have teamed up for a new collaboration that has taken the music industry by storm. The song, titled ‘BZRP Music Session #53’, was released on Wednesday and within 24 hours, it accumulated 45 million views on YouTube and Spotify, generating at least €21 million in revenue.

Know The Artists

Shakira, known for hit songs such as “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”, is a well-established artist in the music industry. With more than 80 million records sold worldwide, she is one of the most successful Latin American artists of all time and has won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards and eight Latin Grammy Awards. Her career has spanned over two decades and she has been able to adapt to the ever-changing trends in the music industry, always remaining relevant and at the top of her game.

Bizarrap, on the other hand, is a relatively newer artist in the industry. The founder of the YouTube channel Bizarrap, which focuses on trap and hip-hop music, is known for his viral videos and music production. With over 10 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, he has become a popular artist in Spanish-speaking countries. He has been able to a mass a large following in a short amount of time, thanks to his unique and fresh take on music production and his ability to create viral content. He has also been able to collaborate with other well-known artists in the industry, solidifying his place as a rising star in the music world.

Collaboration and Success

The song ‘BZRP Music Session #53’, which is part of what could be called ‘the separation trilogy,’ along with ‘Monotonía’ and ‘Te Felicito,’ is said to reference Shakira’s separation from Gerard Piqué, the former footballer and his new partner. The song has been a huge success, becoming the most-viewed Spanish or Latin song in 24 hours on YouTube, surpassing other successes such as Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito” remix with Justin Bieber.

The song reached number 1 globally, in almost all of Latin America and the United States, and in countries as distant as the United Kingdom, Luxembourg, or Australia. It reached number 1 on popular Spanish playlists on Spotify like Frecuencia Pop, Viva Latino and Éxitos México and España and reached number 7 among the most listened to songs in the world on Apple Music. The song also reached 32 million views on Twitter.

These numbers make this collaboration the most successful debut of a Spanish-language song in the history of music platforms and social networks. The song has also been called a “musical revenge” by some media, due to the alleged reference to Piqué ‘s infidelity. The lyrics of the song have been analyzed and interpreted by many, with some claiming that Shakira is using her music as a way to express her feelings and emotions about the end of her relationship with Piqué.

Impact and Popularity

The collaboration between Shakira and Bizarrap has been a huge success, not only in terms of views and revenue but also in terms of its impact on the music industry. The song has set a new record for the most-viewed Spanish or Latin song in 24 hours on YouTube and has also reached number 1 on global and local charts. The success of this collaboration also highlights the reach and popularity of Bizarrap, who has become one of the most listened to Argentine artists in the world.

The success of this collaboration is not only a testament to the talent and popularity of both Shakira and Bizarrap, but also to the power of music to connect people and bring them together. The song has resonated with audiences around the world, and it’s clear that the collaboration between Shakira and Bizarrap is a formula for success. The music industry is buzzing with excitement over what these two artists will come up with next, and fans are eagerly waiting for more music from this dynamic duo.

It’s worth mentioning that the numbers provided for revenue are based on estimations and should be taken with a grain of salt, but it’s clear that the song is a hit, and the collaboration between Shakira and Bizarrap is a formula for success. The song is still trending and has the potential to generate more revenue in the future.