Shakira – Illegal ft. Santana
Shakira – Illegal ft. Santana (2006)
Directed by: Jaume de Laiguana, Shakira
Illegal is a heartfelt ballad by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, featuring the renowned Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana. Released on August 28, 2006, as the third and final single from her album *Oral Fixation, Vol. 2*, the song blends elements of pop and country music. Its lyrics delve into the pain of unrequited love, highlighted by Santana’s emotive guitar riffs. The accompanying music video, co-directed by Jaume de Laiguana and Shakira, portrays the singer as the partner of a boxer, reflecting on their relationship’s dissolution. Upon release, “Illegal” topped charts in Romania and the U.S. Dance Club Songs, while securing top ten positions in countries like Austria, Italy, and the Netherlands.
