Shakira turns to dance music

SHAKIRA has said her new album will have a dance music feel.

The 32-year-old singer said she realised that she wanted try the music genre after teaming up with N.E.R.D's Pharrell Williams for her latest LP, which is due out on September 21.

Speaking to the Daily Star, she said: "It's all about the bottom end. I really wanted to explore different dance beats and cultures on the new record. I did my research and looked into different kinds of rhythm. Plus Pharrell is a genius with beats so it came together really fast."

She added: "I'm always trying new things. It's important for me to keep interested. But the main thing was I wanted to be able to dance to this record."

Speaking about her new single, She Wolf, expected to be the album's title track, she said: "It's about a domestic girl who breaks free. I think we all have the wolf in us ready to come out."