Cardi B and Shakira Work Together on ‘Punteria’ for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Album: A Dream Come True. Cardi B’s long-held goal to collaborate with Shakira became a reality when they met during Paris Fashion Week. Their collaboration, “Punteria,” will be released on Friday (March 22) as part of Shakira’s album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. During the music video shoot, the two musicians had an interview where they expressed their mutual appreciation and discussed how the partnership came about.

Cardi B described her fears and excitement when she first met Shakira, recalling how she had created the opportunity but had no idea when it would happen. Shakira, in turn, commended Cardi B’s work ethic and named “Up” her favorite song from the rapper’s discography.

Shakira claimed that she had always wanted to collaborate with Cardi B, specifically on “Punteria.” After reaching out to Cardi, they discovered the ideal time for the collaboration. Shakira praised Cardi’s commitment to the project, stating that she was eager to put in long hours and was a delight to work with.

Cardi described receiving the call from Shakira as a dream come true. She revealed her desire to collaborate with the Colombian icon and complimented her painstaking approach to music videos. Cardi B expressed her willingness to go above and above for the collaboration, saying she would even meow if Shakira demanded it.

Shakira’s upcoming album builds on the success of her 2017 release, El Dorado, which topped Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart for five weeks. The album’s songs include “Chantaje” with Maluma, “La Bicicleta” with Carlos Vives, and “Deja vu” with Prince Royce.

Fans may watch the whole interview between Cardi B and Shakira and anticipate the release of “Punteria” on Friday.