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Shakira recorded the album 'Magia' when she was only 13 years old, and it was eventually released in June 1991.
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Therefore, 'Magia' primarily comprises songs written by Shakira herself, crafted between the ages of 8 and 12.
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Despite expectations, Shakira's first album was not successful; it is, in fact, considered a failure, with only 1,200 copies sold—a very limited number.
4 / 10
Despite this, 'Magia' won an award at the Viña del Mar Song Festival in 1991—a ceremony that Shakira couldn't attend due to her young age.
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Shakira's second studio album, "Peligro," was released in March 1993 when she was 16 years old, marking her adolescent years.
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Similar to their first album, 'Magia,' 'Peligro' also experienced a lack of commercial success. In fact, it performed even worse than its predecessor, selling just under 1,000 units.
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Despite having several singles, including "Brujería" and "Tú Serás la Historia de Mi Vida," from 'Peligro,' Shakira only made an official music video for one of them. The video for "Tú Serás la Historia de Mi Vida" can be found on the Internet.
8 / 10
Dissatisfied with the outcome of the album, Shakira chose not to promote it, resulting in a lack of many live performances associated with 'Peligro.'
9 / 10
Neither 'Magia' nor 'Peligro' are included in Shakira's official discography. In fact, neither of these albums can be found on streaming music platforms.
10 / 10
Due to their exclusion from Shakira's official catalog and the absence of reissues or availability in physical stores, these two albums by the Colombian singer have become highly sought-after collector's items.
Shakira gained fame in the 1990s due to her early career. But before those years there's a story to be told.
In reality, these are lesser-known works that didn't gain the recognition that the subsequent albums did. Interested in learning more about the initial albums from this accomplished Colombian singer and songwriter? Explore the gallery!
