From Team Nicole, Pedro and Shakira!


You both won the Second Season of ATRL Fiercest Artist and now kicked all the major asses, congrats!

Here's what the judges said about your entry:

Dancehall:

This is the most polished submission, it shows thought. It was a smart selection that showed Shakira's range as an artist (intimate moments, drama, large showy moments, etc.) But where she shined the most for me is her ability to captivate her audience. There's a moment in the first video where someone literally does the hands over mouth crying thing. Even though any artist will elicit that feeling from their fans, I feel Shakira purposefully put drama into this set to achiever that moment. The intimacy of course comes as a tradeoff for not being full of "dazzle" and huge moments, but that isn't inherently a bad thing.

Serendipity:
I wouldn’t say it’s perfect, but it’s close. I gave Gaga a ten last time for and highlighted it was intimate and special and that’s fierce in a unique way. The same applies here. Extravagance held back and what is revealed is raw fierceness, in a pure, genuine way that is spectacular at times and still intimate (for example in Gypsy). I’m proud of you no matter what happens for getting me into the finals for the second time. It’s been a pleasure and honour mentoring you!

Rem:
I wish you picked more videos to showcase, but this was alright. Her voice was amazing, as usual, but your set was lacking some major hits that would make me want to see her live (though I saw her once, but it was at a Jingle Ball concert with multiple artists.) Also, the multiple Spanish songs being used doesn't help English-only speakers like me, who would have no idea what she's singing. Though it wasn't necessarily boring or anything, I know you could've done better for sure.

Sebas:
The girl with the flowers looks like Rihanna. The Nothing Else Matters/Despedida Medley reminds me of the Gypsy Segment in the Sticky & Sweet Tour, It's something simple but entertaining at the same time. La Tortura performance was perfect (It was energic + Shakira did her iconic hips moves). You nailed it.

MLD:
You represented two different sides of Shakira that she executed well and I'm glad you did. She's able to captivate an audience no matter what song she sings.