Crazy love Exclusive, from Berlin This March 25 Lima Shakira shake in the Pop Festival. The most sensual woman in Colombia talks about music, sex and love, reveals how she survived the wolf from the previous album, Back to his roots with his latest work entitled "The sun comes out" and enjoy your year interesting as a "crazy", "love your work and your life."This March 25 Lima Shakira shake in the Pop Festival. The most sensual woman in Colombia talks about music, sex and love, reveals how she survived the wolf from the previous album, Back to his roots with his latest work entitled "The sun comes out" and enjoy your year interesting as a "crazy", "love your work and your life."His latest album is titled "The sun rises." But it's almost noon and the sun came out in Berlin. Shakira lands on a private jet airport Schoenfeld. We have been invited to board a Porsche that will take you to your hotel.
"You just got back from trip and yesterday I was free. How did you spend?
"In bed.">
Alone?
"Yes (laughs). I slept almost all day. In truth, I needed it.
In 2010 you had no wonder that plenty of rest.
"You're right, it was an incredible year. The World Cup was wonderful, "Waka waka" was the best and now I have the impression that the world really loves my new album "The sun rises." This time singing largely in Castilian, and that people like him. Besides, I was on tour in the U.S., where we did 35 shows and now will be with you. I feel great.
"It's a very summery and fun.
I turned all the creative work of the songs. I wrote a couple of them in ten minutes. So I went back to have confidence and rediscovered my love for my work. My last album "She Wolf" was spontaneous and too little thought. Maybe I was looking for a new sound in the end I was fine. So I wanted to "rising sun" shed optimism.
Optimism?
Exactly! Because I feel it in my personal life. 2010 has been much better for me than 2009. This album is an expression of my mood today.
What changed in your life to make you feel better?
I was really stressed last year, both my private and professional life. Record "She Wolf" was very stressful, after many months I was traveling to different countries for the promotion. It was a vicious circle. I had the impression of doing an office job that I was not interested. I was a little frustrated, enervated, and this is transmitted to the rest of my life. Posted Image
And it already happened?
Now I have beautiful and colorful wings.
"It seemed a caterpillar in the video for" She Wolf ", you looked very sexy.
Seemed very outgoing, but the truth is that change, evolution and I'm happier now. I did very well that "Waka Waka" was a worldwide success. Also the month I spent in South Africa was wonderful. The incredibly well spent watching holidays worldwide.
"You say you were stressed out in your private life.
"Sometimes things go wrong. It was not anything hard, I do not want to tell everything. I can only say I'm happy to have left the problems behind. One is not always in a good mood and sometimes I also I have a nasty temper.
Shakira also have sad days?
Of course! Occasionally I feel lonely, tired and unhappy. These days my life I do not colorful, but dull and monotonous. Still, I think this is very human, nothing dramatic. I'm no superhero.
"It seems incredible that Shakira, who is always so loose, it also has its melancholy moments.
Why? I am not of the people walking moody, but I have my days (laughs). Especially when I have not slept enough. It is true that in general live partying. Do not want to crow too much, but I feel in love. Smitten with my work and life.
"Well ...
"Love is not static, it changes. I find this very exciting. Life just does not remain the same, although one wishes that way sometimes. My life, my career, my love, even my sex. Nothing remains as it is.
Your sex life changed?
Sure! Whether it would be very boring. But these things do not change themselves. It always takes some effort if you want to grow, no matter at what level (laughs again).
"It's funny that you are comparing your music with your predilections in bed.
Music and sex lives are not so different. I want to be always happy in both.
"Then I will ask sexual advice to Shakira.
Ja! Nor do I feel so qualified to give advice in public! Each one must discover what you like. Dalai Lama am no love.
"You know the Dalai Lama, right?
"Yes, I know him a little. He is on another level. Better ask him how to keep love through the years.
Do not marry is part of that? I read that when you were with Antonio would rather be his mistress than his wife.
"Your lover is not his girlfriend.
Why?
"Because it got the man under control. No thinking becomes naughty that you have everything ready. Once married, men tend to get lazy and careless. They assume that you're with them, stop working on the relationship and stop making efforts. I am sure that relationships work best when you're girlfriend when you're married. Still, marriage should be music in heaven, though I can not know because I never did.
Do you think that Latinos are more macho?
I do not think. Except for minor differences, the boys are all alike. I think men are hunters and conquistadors, while women want to be conquered. My theory is that women should not take away this feeling of hunting men.
"But today, women are also hunters. You do not seem very shy now."
"If it comes to men, yes I am shy. I know roles are not as fixed, but GM is. Behavior patterns that persist for thousands of years are not changed in two decades. The DNA of man is and will be well. We can not ignore.
Do you think that as a Latina woman, modern, safe, serve as an example for other women?
"It may be that many people feel inspired by me, although I try hard to make. For me it was very important to realize my dreams I always wanted to accomplish much, since I was a teenager I fixed high goals. I'm tenacious, persistent, sometimes stubborn. And I needed to be because not gave me anything. I am a woman from a country that in my childhood was part of the Third World, which is still poor and marked by civil war and drugs. If you're born in Colombia, the possibility of doing something special in your life is quite high. And who is born poor, in general, remain in poverty all his life because it is very difficult and expensive to get a proper education. We can not continue. Education should be a human right, not a luxury. Anyway, since I was little I had to fight for my dreams. And I had to stand firm in a chauvinistic world like the music. And today I feel proud. My life proves that it is possible for people, especially women, from marginal countries succeed in what he does. I like to share my experiences with women who live in societies that repress, to keep them at a disadvantage or where they have the opportunities they deserve.
"With your foundation Pies Descalzos struggles to improve education in your country.
"Education is key to achieving prosperity and fulfillment. Education should not depend on the prosperity of your family.The country wants to develop its economy needs to educate its population. The higher the number of college graduates, the better off the country economically. Every year a girl attends school, their future incomes will rise by twenty percent. Imagine what a leap could give these companies supporting, promoting and encouraging young people to learn and educate.
"We're doing this interview in a Porsche and you've just arrived in Berlin on a private jet. Do you find it rewarding to know both worlds?
"I think that we should not feel guilty for having a dream and as a result, has gained a lot of money. You have to enjoy it after working so much. And yes, I grew up in Latin America, Colombia, where millions of kids growing up in inequality due to poverty and civil wars. I am convinced that it was education that allowed me to achieve this life. If I had not gone to school, if my parents have supported me sure he would not fly today in an aircraft and less on a private jet. I do it because I was lucky to get a good education. It is what I stand for today. I'm sure all kids have skills. You play good football, another does well in math, others are very sociable. It is our duty to flourish their talents.
"One of your most recent successes is called" Crazy. " When was the last time you felt really mad?
The song is about forgetting everything I say and do the opposite. Sometimes you have to follow the path of the heart and do what others expect you to do. In real life, am I as crazy as in the video for "Crazy", where she danced wildly in a public fountain? No. Actually I am a very analytical and logical. Rarely acted recklessly.Normally calculate what effect my behavior. On the other hand, I know it's important to do what gives you your heart.
"Then you did something crazy lately?
Only in the video. Download my crazy personality largely through my work.
What is your song "Gordita"? If I understood well, is an ode to fat women.
"Almost. This is a man who said he liked when I was chubby when I was a chubby with black hair.
"Today you're not chubby. Would you like more your style blond, fit body?
"I feel good I am. But I felt good fifteen years ago, I wanted to myself when I was a plump brunette and now. Not trying to be perfect, do not dream of being a flawless beauty. The best thing is to feel good inside.
"You're always full of energy. Is there a day that do nothing or only read a book?
Of course! I love to be relaxed and see what happens around them. Floor-to make silence and deep breathing. I am not of those who are always tight, I love the moments of leisure. I read good books, preferably with historical content.He would also spend days on the couch watching movies with my boyfriend stupidly romantic, or series. One of my favorites is "Seinfeld."
How much exercise is needed to belly dance?"
"I grew up with dance, is in my DNA. But I am not a professional dancer. To stay in shape do the same as everyone else: go to the gym almost daily and try not to eat too many carbohydrates or chocolate, which is a real sacrifice for me, I love chocolate! My body needs a lot of attention and care. If I do nothing, will quickly notice.
"Songs like" Waka waka "or" Hips Do not Lie "hits not only are global superhits. Do you have a simple explanation why the whole world knows and loves your songs?
Yes, these songs have something in common: they are global. And mergers are combinations of several different cultures and transmit a lot of happiness. I'm sure everyone wants to enjoy life. These songs serve to this. If everyone goes crazy with my songs, so I did my job.