In a surprise appearance during Shakira's European tour stop in Madrid, Maluma joined her on stage, creating an unforgettable moment for over 50,000 fans. The duo gave the first live performance of their latest collaboration, "Agua," at the Iberdrola Music Stadium in Villaverde, captivating the audience with their undeniable chemistry.
Their on-stage reunion on Sunday sparked an eruption of excitement among the crowd, quickly spreading across social media platforms. On Monday, Maluma shared a carousel of photos from the event on Instagram with the line from the song's chorus: "Our chemistry doesn't lie @shakira." The post rapidly garnered over 195,000 likes and nearly 1,500 comments, with fans of both artists celebrating the momentous occasion.
In addition to "Agua," the Colombian pair also performed their 2016 hit "Chantaje," which propelled them to the top of the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart for 11 weeks and has since surpassed 3.2 billion views on YouTube.
"Agua," released on September 17 to coincide with the launch of Shakira's Madrid residency, marks their fourth collaboration in a decade, following "Clandestino" in 2018. The track blends urban merengue with Latin pop, centered around a compelling chemistry: "Watch as our bodies slowly collide / Our chemistry doesn't lie."
The official "Agua" music video on YouTube had already surpassed 18.6 million views by Monday, with over 235,000 likes, while the song had accumulated more than 15 million total streams on Spotify since its release.
Anticipation for the live performance had been building since late September, when Maluma hinted to his followers: "Get ready to hear it live." Sunday's appearance confirmed what fans had been hoping for, with the chorus line becoming the spontaneous motto for their reunion.
Shakira's Madrid residency, part of her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour," attracted around 600,000 attendees over 12 concerts held from September 18 to October 11. The temporary venue, dubbed Estadio Shakira, was constructed at Iberdrola Music, accommodating over 50,000 people per night, and featured an adjacent cultural area named Macondo Park, inspired by Gabriel García Márquez’s literary universe.
This Monday, on Hispanic Day, Shakira will conclude her residency with a third extra date featuring confirmed guests Maluma, Beéle, Dani Martín, and Bizarrap, making it one of the most anticipated Latin pop events for fans in Spain.
FAQs about Maluma and Shakira's Performance in Madrid
What was the highlight of Maluma's surprise appearance at Shakira's concert?
The highlight was their first live performance of the new song "Agua," which delighted over 50,000 fans at the Iberdrola Music Stadium.
How did fans react to Maluma and Shakira's performance?
Fans reacted with immense excitement, both at the concert and online, with a flood of likes and comments on social media celebrating the reunion.