The first way is to join her fan-club. Many musicians offer great deals to these special fans. They can get exclusive access to new demos and concert tickets before anyone else. There are also times when musicians will even release new music to these fans in advance, in hopes of testing the waters before the album is officially released. The other way is by finding a site online and downloading the album for free. Just be aware that this does not help the artist and it is a morally questionable method.

As for the English language music, Shakira’s first, and arguably biggest hit, was “Whenever, Wherever,” a song from her 2001 album “Laundry Service” song which is still heavily downloaded. Other popular songs from that album include “Underneath Your Clothes” and “Objection (Tango).”

In 2005 and 2006 Sharkia released Oral Fixation Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 records, with the biggest hit from both albums being the song “Hip’s Don’t Lie,” which featured backing vocals from Wyclef Jean, formally of the Fugees. The song “La Tortura” also found commercial success from those records, as it became a top ten hit thanks, in part, to its guest appearance from Latin artist Alejandro Sanz. In the years since Shakira has had a handful of other hits including “Beautiful Liar,” which features guest vocals by Beyonce, and “She Wolf.”