Loba/She Wolf (Shakira song)

"She Wolf" is a song recorded by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira for her eighth studio album of the same title (2009). Its lyrics were written by Shakira, whereas its music was composed by Shakira, John Hill, and Sam Endicott. Shakira and Hill also served as the producers of the track. A Spanish version titled "Loba", which features additional lyrical contributions by Jorge Drexler, was also recorded. Musically, "She Wolf" is a hi-NRG, Italo disco, synth-pop and electropop track detailing Shakira's boredom due to her uncaring partner, and how she looks for others to please her. The song was released as the lead single from She Wolf on 6 July 2009, by Epic Records.[a] Upon release, "She Wolf" was met with favourable reception from music critics, receiving praise for its inventiveness. Commercially, it peaked within the top 10 in 12 countries worldwide, and at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Meanwhile, "Loba" peaked atop both the Hot Latin Songs and Tropical Songs in the US, as well as the Mexican and Spanish charts. Furthermore, "She Wolf" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for digital sales of one million units in the US. An accompanying music video for "She Wolf" was directed by Jake Nava, and features Shakira dancing in various locations, such as a red cave and a golden cage. Critical reception towards the video was also positive, many of whom praised Shakira's dancing ability. For additional promotion, Shakira performed the song on a number of shows and music festivals. It was also a part of the setlist for The Sun Comes Out World Tour (2010–2011), El Dorado World Tour (2018) and Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour (2025).