"Acróstico" (also known as "Acróstico - Milan + Sasha") (, ) is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter
Shakira
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( , ; born 2 February 1977) is a Colombian singer-songwriter. Referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Latin Music", she has had a Cultural impact of Shakira, significant impact on the ...
. The song was released on 11 May 2023, through
Sony Music Latin
Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC (often referred to as Sony Music Latin) is an American record label owned by Sony Music. The label focuses on artists of Latin music. Sony Latin was also a division of the Sony Discos label.
History
In ...
as the third single from Shakira's twelfth studio album, ''
Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
''Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran'' (; ) is the twelfth studio album by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira. It was released on 22 March 2024 through Sony Music Latin. The album marks her first album release in seven years, following ''El Dorado'' (2017 ...
'' (2024). The song features uncredited vocals from Shakira's children Milan and Sasha.
At the
24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards
The 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards took place on November 16, 2023, at the FIBES Conference and Exhibition Centre in Seville, Spain. The awards honored recordings released between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023. It marked the first time that th ...
the record was nominated for
Song of the Year, alongside other two song, "
Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53" and "
TQG", making Shakira the first artist to achieve three nominations in the category at the same ceremony.
Background and release
Rumors began circulating about Shakira's next single being a collaboration with
Manuel Turizo
Manuel Turizo Zapata (; born 12 April 2000) is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Montería, he started making music at 13. He first became popular with his song "Una Lady Como Tú" (2016). He made his debut album ''ADN'' on ...
titled "
Copa Vacía
"Copa Vacía" (English: "Empty Cup") is a song by Colombian singers Shakira and Manuel Turizo. The song was released on June 30, 2023, through Sony Music Latin as the fourth single from Shakira's twelfth studio album, ''Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran'' ...
" but plans were scrapped in favor of releasing "Acróstico". On 10 May 2023, just one day before the song's release, Shakira announced "Acróstico" on all of her social media platforms.
Composition
"Acróstico" was co-written by Shakira, Keityn, Luis Fernando Ochoa and L.E.X.U.Z. Colombian songwriter Keityn, who had previously co-written "Te Felicito" and "Monotonía" for Shakira's album, stated in an interview that the inspiration behind the song was the
acrostic
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s that her mother used to compose for him when he was a child. Thematically, the song reflects "on a lost love", referable to the divorce between Shakira and
Gerard Piqué
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Initially a talented student athlete at Barcelona's La ...
. The song features vocals from Shakira children Milan and Sasha. The singer explained in a
Instagram story
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the meaning of working with her children during the negotiation period for the divorce of their parents:
"This year Milan has written songs that have made me tear up, and Sasha has dedicated hours playing the piano and discovering his voice. Both have spent some time with me in the studio, and upon hearing this song, they’ve asked to be part of it. They’ve felt it and interpreted it in their own way and for themselves, with the same passion and emotion of a person who carries music within them. Milan and Sasha, it’s so beautiful to see how you open your wings to make your dreams come true. There’s nothing else that makes me feel more fulfilled than being your mom."
Critical reception
''
Los Angeles Times
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''s writer Tommy Calle found that the lyrics "show hope, maternal love, unconditional support and overcoming pain, so you can find more words that appear in the song". Camila Osorio of ''
El País
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It is the second-most circulated daily newspaper in Spain . is the most read newspaper in ...
'' compared "Acróstico" to "
TQG" and previous Shakira's songs, writing that the singer does not evoke "anger, revenge, or heartbreak" but she is inspired by "a love letter to her two children" of apology for the sad and troubled time they experienced during the finalization of the divorce.
Accolades
Music video
The official music video was released four days after the song's release on 15 May 2023. It was co-directed by Shakira and Jaume De Laiguana. Its cinematography was handled by Rafa Lluch. It features Shakira playing the piano with her two children Milan and Sasha. Both of her children contributed vocals to the music video version of the song.
Live performances
On November 3, 2023 Shakira performed the song for the first time at the 2023
Los 40 Music Awards
Los40 Music Awards, formerly known as ''Premios 40 Principales'', is an award show by the musical radio station Los 40. It was created in 2006 to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the worldwide station.
History
Los40 is the ...
via a live transmission from Miami accompanied by a piano. Later in the same month, on the 16th, Shakira performed the song live at the
24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards
The 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards took place on November 16, 2023, at the FIBES Conference and Exhibition Centre in Seville, Spain. The awards honored recordings released between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023. It marked the first time that th ...
. The performance included her sons Milan and Sasha's voices and video on the screen.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Monthly charts
Certifications
See also
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List of number-one singles of 2023 (Spain)
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List of best-selling singles in Spain
This is a list of best-selling singles in Spain, some of which have been certified by the Productores de Música de España (PROMUSICAE). All of these singles have multi-platinum certifications.
Records
Ordered by highest-selling to lowest-sel ...
References
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2023 singles
2023 songs
Shakira songs
Songs written by Shakira
Sony Music Latin singles
Pop ballads