Shakira - Rabiosa (english Version) Ft. Pitbull -

The song is a reworking of "La Rabiosa" by Dominican musician El Cata, who appears on the Spanish version. Musically, it is a "merengue-tinged" dance track characterized by sizzling horn sections and a fast-paced, steady beat.

Using lines like "come pull me closer" to create a sense of longing. Shakira - Rabiosa (English Version) ft. Pitbull

"Rabiosa" is a high-energy dance track that exemplifies Shakira’s ability to bridge Latin cultural roots with global pop sensibilities. Released as the third single from her 2010 album Sale el Sol (The Sun Comes Out), the English version featuring American rapper Pitbull transforms a traditional Dominican merengue into a club-ready anthem. Musical Composition and Collaboration The song is a reworking of "La Rabiosa"

Directed by Jaume de Laiguana, the music video is notable for its contrasting visuals : "Rabiosa" is a high-energy dance track that exemplifies

Direct references to physical attraction and confidence.

The final split on the pole is considered a visual nod to her 2009 "She Wolf" video. Critical and Commercial Success

Intercut with the party scenes is a sequence of Shakira—now with her signature long blonde hair—performing a highly technical pole dance routine in black lingerie.