# Shakira and Maluma Release New Merengue Collaboration

> Shakira and Maluma drop steamy merengue track 'Agua' after 5-year gap.
- Title: Shakira and Maluma Release New Merengue Collaboration
- Summary: Shakira and Maluma drop steamy merengue track 'Agua' after 5-year gap. Their first major duet since 2018's 'Clandestino' blends Caribbean rhythm with pop…
- Keywords: shakira, maluma, agua, merengue, latin music, billboard, collaboration, clandestino, chantaje, trap, Release
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/latin/shakira-maluma-agua-music-video-stream-it-now-1236343114
- Author: Isabela Raygoza
- Published: 2026-09-18T04:11:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: shakira, maluma, agua, merengue, latin music, billboard, collaboration, clandestino, chantaje, trap
## New Merengue Track
Shakira and Maluma release 'Agua', their first major duet since 2018's 'Clandestino'.

> Porque cuando me miras se hace agua la boca / Calmá mi sed desde que estás aquí
## Song Meaning
Water and thirst become metaphors for overwhelming desire in the track.
## Music Video
Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the video features reflections and liquid surfaces.
## Previous Hits
'Chantaje' topped Latin Songs for 11 weeks and reached No. 51 on Hot 100.
## Collaboration History
They've released four collabs including 'Clandestino' and 'Chantaje' since 2018.
## Key takeaway

Their first major duet since 2018's 'Clandestino' blends Caribbean rhythm with pop production.