Artist of the week: Alejandro Sanz and his best collaborations

Our artist of the week Spanish crooner Alejandro Sanz mostly likes to fly solo, but throughout his career he has shared the studio and stage with some pretty amazing pals. To celebrate the release of his eight studio album Paraíso Express we revisit his most amazing collaborations to date.

'Looking for Paradise' is his new single featuring Alicia Keys, it was quite a surprise so hear Alejandro venturing into English territory but after a while the tune grew on us and we love it. Check out the sassy video.

In 2005, Shakira gave her Miami beach neighbor Alejandro Sanz a call to help her put the finishing touches to a song. The result? Chart-topper 'La Tortura'.

The scorching live perfomance below made us think a little bit about their friendship, but they denied any romance rumors.

But that wasn't the only time these two Latin mega-stars rubbed elbows. later on Ale invited Shaki to record with him the song 'Te lo agradezco pero no' for his album El Tren de los Momentos.

Alejandro Sanz is super tight with Juanes. He's always there when the Colombian star needs help enlisting stars for concerts to benefit peace everywhere.

Check out the video below from Paz Sin Fronteras with features Miguel Bose, Ricardo Montaner, Juanes and more Latin stars singing Ale's hit 'Corazón Partío'!

Alejandro even made Beyoncé give her Spanish a try live in 2002!

One of the best collaborations in Latin Grammy history was between him and Destiny's Child. The girls mastered Alejandro's song 'Quisiera Ser'. Watch the performance right here.

Calle 13's Residente raps in 'La Peleíta' a cut from Alejandro's album El Tren de los Momentos

They made a huge audience freak out in Argentina when they performed it together for ALAS, an organization that benefits children in Latin America and Alejandro supports.