"Agua" () is a tropical merengue song by Colombian singers Maluma and Shakira. It was released on 18 September 2026, through Paris LG and Sony Music Latin.
Background and release The collaboration was announced on 9 September 2026 by Maluma. The song was written by the artists themself with Sky Rompiendo, Yon Mad, Yan Mad, Polo Parra, Alexander Castillo and Martín Rodríguez Vicente. The song marks the fifth collaboration between the two artists, coming ten years after their first collaborations, "La Bicicleta (Remix)" and "Chantaje" in 2016, and their first since "Trap" and "Clandestino" in 2018. The song was released in 18 September 2026, with Maluma celebrating the release with the words "Nos fuimos mundial con la reina" (We went global with the queen) on social media.https://www.ecuavisa.com/musica/shakira-maluma-estrenan-agua-sensual-merengue-20260917-0079.html
Composition "Agua" is a sensual merengue song. It is produced with a contemporary tropical edge, blending Caribbean-rooted rhythms with sleek pop production. It features Maluma’s playful, confident verses, which add a layer of flirtation, alongside Shakira’s distinctive vocals that bring both sensuality and command to the song. The lyrics use water and thirst to show heavy craving, with the duo singing that their connection can either ignite or extinguish a fire between them: "Porque cuando me miras se hace agua la boca / Calmá’ mi sed desde que estás aquí" (Because when you look at me, my mouth waters / You’ve quenched my thirst since you’ve been here).
Reception
LatiNation describes "Agua" as a vibrant and catchy song that masterfully avoids repetitive formulas for a fresh, modern musical style built around an irresistible metaphor of thirst and fire. Billboard notes that the track succeeds by blending Maluma’s playful, confident verses with Shakira's unmistakable vocal command and sensuality.
Music video The music video for the song, directed by Hannah Lux Davis, was released alongside the single through the singers' YouTube channel. Featuring a cantine-style setting, the visual creates a polished, tropical atmosphere centered around the song's theme of water. Liquid surfaces, reflections, glowing lights and smooth choreography of the video highlight the strong chemistry and natural attraction between Shakira and Maluma.
Charts + Chart (2026) Peakposition Colombia Airplay (National-Report) 2 Croatia International Airplay (Top lista) 90 El Salvador Airplay (ASAP EGC) 3 North Macedonia Airplay (Radiomonitor) 3 Panama International () 15 Spain (Promusicae) 12
Release history + Release history for "Agua" Region Date Format Label Various 18 September 2026 Sony Italy 25 September 2026 Radio airplay
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