Released in 2006, "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira, featuring Wyclef Jean, is an iconic dance track that has become a staple in the music industry. The album version of this song, which was included in Shakira's album "Oral Fixation Vol. 2", is a fusion of Latin rhythms, hip-hop beats, and catchy melodies.

"Hips Don't Lie" is a rework of Wyclef Jean’s 2004 track "Dance Like This," originally for Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights .

The iconic brass trumpet intro is sampled from Jerry Rivera's 1992 salsa hit "Amores Como el Nuestro" It also samples "Carnaval (Baile En La Calle)" by Luis Días. Instrumentation

The production incorporates Colombian percussion and cumbia elements, reflecting Shakira's heritage. Lyric Meaning and Collaboration

So go ahead. Dig through that old hard drive. Find that 2006 MP3 folder. Crank up the volume. And let Shakira win all over again.

The song's lyrics, co-written by Shakira, Wyclef Jean, and other songwriters, celebrate the joy of dancing and letting go, with Shakira inviting the listener to "don't lie" about their hips moving to the rhythm. Wyclef Jean's rap verse adds a new dimension to the track, with his characteristic flow and lyricism.