Loca
Shakira, Dizzee Rascal
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Loca Loca Loca Dance or die Loca Loca She's playin' dumb all the time, just to keep it fun To get you on like, ah, be careful, amigo She's talking and walking just to work you up She'd die for your love, but your love's only mine, boy Yo sigo tranquila, like I'm on a beach in Anguilla Sippin' my Corona like it's nothin' goin' on I ain't leavin' you alone, what is meant for me No other girl is gonna take it, so give him up And I'm crazy, but you like it (loca, loca, loca) You like that it ain't easy (loca, loca, loca) I'm crazy but you like it (loca, loca, loca) Crazy but you like it That girl is a nutter Hot girl, I heat up when I touch her Chica caliente Got me rapping to merengue I feel so el presidente I'm runnin' shit and I'm lovin' it She's got a mean lil bopper You should see what she does with it She keeps it down low (down low, down low) I can never get enough (oh no, oh no) She gives me the runaround But I stay chasin' But I need help, I'm in love with a crazy girl But it's all good and it's fine by me Just as long as I hear her say, ay, papi And I'm crazy, but you like it (loca, loca, loca) You like that it ain't easy (loca, loca, loca) I'm crazy but you like it (loca, loca, loca) And I'm crazy but you like it (loca, loca, loca) You're the one for me And for her no more Though you think she's got it all I got my kiki You're the one for me And for her no more Though you think she's got it all I got my kiki I guess she doesn't know the things that I'd do to please you I take you to the malecón por el caminito They saw your girlfriend looking for me with a rifle 'Cause, we're dancin' Mambo, oh, what she don't allow it? I really can't help it if I make the lady loca I don't want no trouble, I just wanna hit the ooh And I'm crazy, but you like it 'Cause the kinda girl like me, they're running out of in the market (Shh) And I'm crazy, but you like it Loca, loca, loca You like that it ain't easy Loca, loca, loca I'm crazy but you like it Loca, loca, loca And I'm crazy but you like it ¡Dios mío! That girl is a (loca) That girl is a (loca) That girl is a (loca) it's a madness Pure madness Loca That girl is a (loca) That girl is a (loca) You're the one for me And for her no more Though you think she got it all I got my kiki And I'm crazy, but you like it Loca, loca, loca You like that it ain't easy Loca, loca, loca (loca-ca, loca-ca, loca) Loca (Loca) Loca (Loca)
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Written by: Armando Christian Perez, Carlos Daniel Crespo-Planas, Dylan Mills, Edward E Bello, Shakira Isabel Mebarak
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Actual Music, S.L.
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13 facts about this song
CollaboratorsThe song "Loca" is a collaboration between British rapper Dizzee Rascal and Colombian singer Shakira.
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Release DateThe version of "Loca" featuring Dizzee Rascal was released on 10th September 2010, as part of Shakira's ninth studio album, Sale el Sol.
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LanguagesThe song was written in two languages; English which is sung by Dizzee Rascal and Spanish by Shakira, reflecting Shakira's Colombian heritage.
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Multiple VersionsThe song was performed by Shakira in two versions, one being the English version featuring Dizzee Rascal and the other a solo Spanish version.
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Sample Song"Loca" is based on a song by Dominican artist El Cata, titled "Loca con su Tiguere".
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Chart PerformanceThe song enjoyed commercial success by charting top 10 in countries including Spain, France, and Italy. The English version featuring Dizzee Rascal also reached number 32 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Loca" features Shakira roller-skating around Barcelona, Spain, and features Dizzee Rascal rapping on a beach.
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LawsuitIn 2014, Shakira was found guilty of plagiarizing "Loca" from a song by Dominican singer Ramon "Arias" Vasquez. However, the ruling was later overturned in 2015 by a higher court.
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Latin Grammys"Loca" helped secure Shakira's album 'Sale el Sol' a nomination for 'Best Female Pop Vocal Album' at the Latin Grammys in 2011.
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Shakira's InfluenceThe song embraces Shakira's Latin heritage and embodies the dance-oriented style that she is best known for.
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ChoreographyThe accompanying dance routine in the official music video consists of a seemingly impromptu public performance by Shakira, highlighting her distinctive belly-dancing skills.
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Album Theme"Loca" contributes to the overall theme of 'Sale el Sol' which marks a return to Shakira's Latin pop and rock roots after her experimentation with an more electropop sound in her previous album, 'She Wolf'.
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Worldwide ReleaseAlthough the English version of "Loca" features British rapper Dizzee Rascal, the song was not just limited to the British audience and was released worldwide.
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