Shakira - La Tortura Ft. Alejandro Sanz -

It held the record for the most weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart (25 weeks) for over a decade.

(English: "The Torture") is a landmark Latin pop and reggaeton song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira , featuring Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz . Released in April 2005, it served as the lead single from her sixth studio album, Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 . Key Facts & Composition Genre: A fusion of pop, reggaeton, and dancehall. Shakira - La Tortura ft. Alejandro Sanz

The song tells a story of emotional "torture" between former lovers; the male character (Sanz) has cheated and returns to beg for forgiveness, which the female character (Shakira) ultimately rejects. It held the record for the most weeks

Produced by Shakira and co-written with Luis Fernando Ochoa . Produced by Shakira and co-written with Luis Fernando Ochoa

It was one of the first reggaeton-influenced tracks to achieve massive mainstream success in North America, peaking at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 .

Watch the official remastered HD music video for "La Tortura" featuring the iconic chemistry between Shakira and Alejandro Sanz: Shakira - La Tortura (Official HD Video) ft. Alejandro Sanz shakiraVEVO YouTube• Oct 3, 2009