The Remixes is the first and only remix album by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, released on 21 October 1997 by Sony Music Colombia. It is composed of remixed versions of songs from her third studio album Pies Descalzos, with which she attained Latin American success two years prior. In addition to 9 extended tracks that utilize some of Pies Descalzos music in all-new arrangements and with many new vocals by Shakira, The Remixes contains 3 Pies Descalzos songs re-recorded by her in the Portuguese language.
Since its release, The Remixes, a classic example of electronic dance music, has become one of the best-selling remix albums of all time, and is the best-selling Latin remix album worldwide, with international sales exceeding 500,000 copies. It was certified 2× Platinum for shipments of 200,000 copies by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Track listing All tracks produced by Shakira and Luis Fernando Ochoa.
Personnel Names listed on The Remixes album cover:
Shakira – vocals, producer Luis Fernando Ochoa – producer, remixing, keyboards and other instruments DJ Memê (Marcello Mansur) – remixing (of 7 tracks) Pablo Florez – remixing Jarvier Garza – remixing
Charts Chart (1997–1998) Peakposition
Certifications and sales
See also List of best-selling remix albums
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