(English: "The Torture") is a landmark Latin pop and reggaeton song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira , featuring Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz . Released in April 2005, it served as the lead single from her sixth studio album, Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 . Key Facts & Composition Genre: A fusion of pop, reggaeton, and dancehall.
It held the record for the most weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart (25 weeks) for over a decade.
The song tells a story of emotional "torture" between former lovers; the male character (Sanz) has cheated and returns to beg for forgiveness, which the female character (Shakira) ultimately rejects. Shakira - La Tortura ft. Alejandro Sanz
Features a prominent accordion (played by Umberto Judex and Frank Marocco) and acoustic guitars. Cultural & Commercial Impact
Watch the official remastered HD music video for "La Tortura" featuring the iconic chemistry between Shakira and Alejandro Sanz: Shakira - La Tortura (Official HD Video) ft. Alejandro Sanz shakiraVEVO YouTube• Oct 3, 2009 (English: "The Torture") is a landmark Latin pop
Produced by Shakira and co-written with Luis Fernando Ochoa .
It was one of the first reggaeton-influenced tracks to achieve massive mainstream success in North America, peaking at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 . Key Facts & Composition Genre: A fusion of
The iconic video features Shakira in an apartment covered in black grease, symbolizing the "torture" of her past relationship.