Shakira.

What are our opinions on this 90s, 00s and 2010s etc Colombian female singer, most known for such 2001/2002 singles as "Whenever, Wherever", "Underneath Your Clothes" and others, including the 2001 album "Laundry Service" but also, has anyone heard her 90s albums like 1995's "Pies descalzos", 1998's "Dónde están los ladrones?" if you have heard them, which seem to have a GOOD reputation even if her post 2002 albums are rated as generally average pop?

Also, compared to say popular mainstream US pop singers ala Britney Spears, is Shakira generally above average?

I remember also how 20 or so years ago back in the golden days of IMDb one admittedly clever female user called Gina something spoke NEGATIVELY of Shakira and "likened" her to Britney Spears, even finding it SHALLOW that people find her and Britney attractive let alone appreciate either's music, and one guy who is a fan defended Shakira stating stuff like "you are being ignorant and empty, Shakira is a talented singer, way above Britney and that especially her earlier work she did under her mother tongue Spanish language has a lot to offer so speak before you think etc" and I wonder - did Gina actually listen to any of Shakira's PRIOR work before "Laundry Service" era, although I think that male user ALSO liked "Laundry Service" and popular songs from IT, then again, Gina also I remember disliked ABBA and thought The Corrs (not a huge fan of them but I like some of their songs) was the most boring band ever so maybe she has too, who knows.

But anyways. Shakira, any thoughts, cheers. :)