United by talent, language and, above all, their love of music, Alejandro Sanz and Shakira created successful collaborations years ago. At the time, there were even rumours that they were dating, but the only thing that unites these two singers is camaraderie and friendship. On the occasion of the anniversary of one of their hits, Alejandro felt nostalgic and sent her a heartfelt message.
On Thursday, the perfect time to remember the past, Alejandro remembered when he worked with Shakira inI appreciate it, but no., the second single from her albumThe train of moments,released on January 11, 2007, on the occasion of its 17th anniversary.“They say that after ‘The torture’ comes the calm“, Sanz wrote in the caption.
“In our language it’s a ‘I appreciate it, but no.’ Today we turn 17, Shaki. Let’s keep dancing through life and, above all, expressing gratitude, even if it’s just to say no,” Alejandro continued, who shared a clip from the music video recorded on the streets of New York, where they shared an epic and passionate dance scene in front of a food truck.
Reactions to her nostalgic post were not long in coming, with fans asking for another collaboration. But among all the comments, the one that stood out the most was the Colombian’s:“I love this.”She also accepted the post as a joint collaboration.
This is not the first time Alejandro has celebrated an anniversary with Shakira. Last April, he celebrated the anniversary of another of his greatest hits.“Today marks 18 years since “La Tortura” with my little sister ‘La Loba’. I’ll leave it there,”The singer reflected onBroken Hearton their social networks, tagging the Colombian.
Their strong friendship
In September, Shakira attended Alejandro’s concert at the Kaseya Center in Miami with her children.MilanySasha.“Today I went to see my brother sing and be himself. Ale, what an artist you are and how nice to see a great artist like you always be so close to his audience. Awesome, Alejandro,” wrote the Colombian on her social networks.
After his high profile breakup withRachel ValdesAlejandro began a new musical stage in June 2023 with the record label Sony Music, news that ‘Shaki’ celebrated at the time.“Welcome home, brother”“, wrote the singer, who is signed to the same label.
