Shakira Reflects on Her Vocal Style: Admits to Overdoing the Yodel

On a recent episode of First We Feast's 'Hot Ones,' Shakira gave a candid interview in which she discussed the parts of her older music that she now finds a little embarrassing. She acknowledged that, although she has grown as a performer over the years, she felt that, on some of her early tracks, her signature yodelling technique may have been a bit excessive.

Shakira answered a question about what makes her "cringe or wince" in her previous music during her conversation with host Sean Evans. "So many things," in response. "I think I used to overdo the cries in my voice," she added, laughing at herself and yodelling in jest.

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Shakira said of her previous songs, "I think it was exaggerated." A tad excessive. Are you aware? "Too much Shakira," she made a joke.

The legendary Latin pop singer then talked about why she thinks her voice sounds stronger now. The mother of two said, "I noticed that my voice got thicker, more rounded, more full after my pregnancies." She highlighted her increased maturity and intelligence by attributing this evolution to her growth as a woman and an artist.

About recent remarks Shakira made in an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Evans said he was interested in learning more about her opinions regarding her earlier music. She humorously said that she "used to suck."

Shakira acknowledged the changes in her voice over time and revealed how, unintentionally, she has been reflecting on her development as an artist when she listens to her music with her sons, Milan and Sasha. Although she values her early work, she believes that in recent years, her style and artistic development have grown.

These observations from Shakira coincide with the 22nd March release of her 12th studio album, ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran,’ which signifies her comeback to the music industry after a seven-year break following her split from her longtime partner, 37. The album, which has been called a monument to her fortitude and strength, demonstrates her capacity to translate intimate experiences into potent musical representations.

– Farheen Ali