music
March 20, 2026
Alkilados reveals how Shakira and Carlos Vives overshadowed one of their releases
The Colombian group Alkilados recently revealed one of the most frustrating moments of their musical career: the release of a single that, despite its potential, ended up being overshadowed by one of Latin pop's biggest hits.
TL;DR
- Alkilados faced a frustrating career moment when a highly anticipated single was overshadowed by Shakira and Carlos Vives' "La Bicicleta."
- Their promotional campaign was reportedly preempted by the advanced release of the global hit, creating an unequal media playing field.
- Public and media confusion arose due to the similar song titles.
- The band invested over $30,000 in their music video, filmed in Venezuela.
- Alkilados viewed the experience as a financial and symbolic loss, but also a valuable industry lesson.