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This episode is for the ladies up in here tonight! Before her hips became internationally renowned, Shakira was making Spanish rock music from the age of 14. Today, Rob looks back at her crossover album 'Laundry Service,' which was released as other Latin American artists were also starting to make music in English. Later, he is joined by music journalist Suzy Exposito, who talks about why Shakira deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, her initial disappointment when Shakira dyed her hair blonde and started singing in English, and what it was like getting to interview her.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Producers: Julianna Ress, Olivia Crerie, Chris Sutton, and Justin Sayles
Additional Video Editing: Kevin Pooler
Guest: Suzy Exposito
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