Karaoke song guide Great Duet

Hips Don’t Lie

Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean

A global Latin-pop smash with Shakira’s agile lead, Wyclef Jean’s spoken-rap responses, and a chorus built around movement and chemistry.

Duet Group friendly

Hip-Hop Female Mid 2000s

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At a glance

Karaoke fit

Difficulty 6/10

Moderate

Crowd 7/10

Strong reaction

Singalong 7/10

Strong

Best voice: Female Mid, Male Mid
Best setting: Lively bar or party
Performance: Duet
Availability: Widely available

Useful detail

Performance tip

Assign the Shakira and Wyclef Jean parts before starting. The guest cues arrive quickly, and the final shared sections need clean handoffs.

Recommendation

Should you sing it?

“Hips Don't Lie” works best when two performers can divide the melodic and guest sections while staying playful. The lead phrasing is quick and the featured lines must enter cleanly. Look elsewhere if sexual dance imagery or difficult rhythmic phrasing is unsuitable.

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