Laundry Service

Upon its release, Laundry Service received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who welcomed her transition into the English-language market. The record debuted at number 3 on the U.S. Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 202,000 copies. It was later certified triple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments exceeding three million units. Internationally, the album enjoyed similar success, peaking at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and later being certified double-platinum in the country. Consequentially, Laundry Service has sold 20 million copies worldwide, and is currently Shakira's best-selling consecutive album. Six singles were released from Laundry Service. Its lead single "Whenever, Wherever" topped the U.S. Billboard Hot Latin Songs component chart, and became the biggest-selling single of 2002. Its follow-up singles "Underneath Your Clothes", "Objection (Tango)", and "The One" were moderately successful. Shakira embarked on the Tour of the Mongoose during 2002 and 2003 to further promote the album.