Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)
ShakiraFreshlyground
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About This Track
Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) by Shakira, Freshlyground is a bass-heavy, groove-locked Latin / Latin Pop track at 127 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 42% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.
Harmonic Context
At 10B, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.
Rhythmic Foundation
At 127 BPM, this Latin track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.
Energy Profile
With 42% energy, heavy bass weight, this track locks into a deep groove.
Track Character
Major · 2
3:23
Duration
47%
Mood
-11 dB
Loudness
About this artist
Shakira
Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and dancer known for blending Latin pop, reggaeton, and rock influences. Her distinctive vocal style and hip-movement choreography became defining elements of her music videos…
- Median BPM
- 122
- Top key
- 10A · B Minor
- Active
- 2006–2024
- Tracks
- 11
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