Grandes Éxitos (Shakira album)
Grandes Éxitos is the first Spanish-language greatest hits album by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, released in 2002. It compiles Shakira's most successful Spanish-language singles from her previous albums Pies Descalzos (1995), Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998), and Laundry Service (2001). The album showcases Shakira's evolution as an artist, highlighting her blend of Latin pop, rock, and Middle Eastern influences.
Grandes Éxitos includes tracks that topped the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, such as "Ciega, Sordomuda," "Ojos Así," and "Suerte (Whenever, Wherever)." The compilation also features other popular songs like "Estoy Aquí," "Antología," "Tú," and "Inevitable," providing a comprehensive overview of Shakira's early Spanish-language career.
The album was a commercial success, further solidifying Shakira's status as a major Latin music star. It helped to introduce her Spanish-language material to a wider audience, particularly after the success of her crossover album Laundry Service. While not featuring any new material, Grandes Éxitos serves as an important retrospective of Shakira's initial Spanish-language dominance in the music industry.