Music
Wyclef Jean 'felt pressurised on Shakira LP'
Published Friday, Aug 7 2009, 01:12 BST | By Oli Simpson
Rex Features
According to MTV, Jean is one of several producers drafted in to help the popstar finish her forthcoming LP, titled She Wolf.
Having collaborated with the singer on her international hit 'Hips Don't Lie', he revealed that he felt pressure trying to write material that he thought could rival the success of the single.
"Unfortunately my life is based around pressure," said Jean. "But you gotta treat it like Kobe Bryant, you know? Just go in and play the best game you can. And if you don't make it to the championship this year, you'll be back next year."
Speaking about their time together in the studio, the star claimed that he has a "natural chemistry with Shakira".
He added: "I love the Latin vibe. The Lebanese vibe. I love the multicultural aspect of the CD. These days, it's hard for you to pick up a CD and love it from beginning to end. Shakira represents that 360 degrees of: You put it in, and the whole CD rocks."
Shakira recently revealed that she hopes that her new album will help counter the global recession.
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