They have been in the music business for a long time, but had failed to get any recognition for the majority of those years. They had minor hits such as "Baila Conmigo" for the 2003 compilation album "Desafío" and "Me Pones Tensión" for the album The Noise: La Biografía. These hits, along with others in the near future and increased radio play gave them more recognition. This gave them the chance to appear in major Reggaeton albums such as Luny Tunes' Mas Flow (2003) and Mas Flow 2 (2005), Blin Blin vol.1 (2003-4), Contra la Corriente (2004), and Cazadores, Primera Búsqueda (2005).
In May 2004, they released their first solo album, Motivando a la Yal. With hits such as "Doncella", "Bandida", and "Yo Voy" (featuring Daddy Yankee), the album reached gold certification[citation needed]. With the reggaeton genre becoming a worldwide phenomenon, Zion and Lennox's popularity increased. Motivando a la Yal: Special Edition was released a year later. The special edition had new songs along with remixed songs of the previous edition, such as "Don't Stop", "Bachatéalo", a remix to the song "Bandida", and a hip-hop remix of "Yo Voy" with Miri Ben-Ari, Fatman Scoop, and Pitbull entitled "Jump & Spread Out (DJ Precise and Cheeky Starr Version)".
Both Zion and Lennox are very active with solo songs. Zion has been more notable with songs like "Yo Voy a Llegar" for Reggaeton producer DJ Nelson's compilation album Flow la Discoteka, "Alócate" released on Luny Tunes's album Mas Flow 2.5, and "Con Ella Me Quedare" released in the fifth installment of the Alex Gargolas series, entitled Gargolas: The Next Generation. He also has turned up a new hit, "Que Pasara", for DJ Nelson's Flow la Discoteka 2. Zion has released a solo album entitled The Perfect Melody on June 5, 2007, with appearances by artists such as Akon and Play-n-Skillz. "The Way She Moves" is the lead single from the album and features Akon. Lennox has been working on songs on his own album, but has also been very active in bringing new artist to his label "Toma Enterprise". The label is set to release an album named Los Mero Meros.
Zion y Lennox's music is much different than mainstream reggaeton. What truly distinguishes them from other artists is that they typically sing about love and relationships, similar to RKM y Ken-Y(in 1970s R&B fashion) and refrain from the typical obscene sex, drugs and violence lyrics heard in a lot of other reggaeton and hip hop songs[citation needed].
After three years of building their fan base and positive reputation with guest spots and compilation records, Zion & Lennox released their first full-length record, Motivando a la Yal. The record featured the work of renowned producers Luny Tunes, Noriega, Nely "El Arma Secreta", and Eliel, some of the most visible the style had to offer. Thanks to the record's success as it hit the charts with force, Zion & Lennox toured all over the Americas, performing before large and appreciative audiences. Soon industry demand and personal pressure caused Zion & Lennox to go in different directions. Boldly boasting to be one of the greatest singers ever to hail not only from Puerto Rico but all of Latin America, Ortiz started his own record label, Baby Records, for whom he is the flagship act and CEO. Lennox continues to make guest appearances and collaborate with important genre artists. It came after a lengthy discussion in a New York hotel in which they parted amicably[citation needed]. They are set to release another album (possibly the last) as a duo speculated to be called "Eternity", and many more singles on compilation albums. Recently, as of February 8, 2008, Zion y Lennox are on a "reunited" tour. They also set the reggaeton world on notice slating a November 2008 release of their latest effort which has yet to be publicly titled. Zion participated in a beach festival named "Back to School", on August 9, 2008. In early 2010, they joined and signed a contract with Pina Records.
Embriágame
Zion & Lennox Lyrics
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Me descontrola el sistema
Voy a enloquecer contigo mujer
Tu sensualidad me atrapa y no se si aguante
Un minuto mas sin un beso robarte
Ven acompañame donde nadie nos pueda ver
Juguemos al amor como dos amantes
La ropa quitarte despacio
Embriágame, con tus besos matame
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Que hermosura de criatura
Candela viva y pura
Con solo una mirada sube la temperatura
Ay luna acompáñame en esta aventura ey
Dos cuerpos entrando en calor
Sudando perdiendo el control
Oh yeah sígueme bailando
Abrázame (abrázame)
Besándome (besándome)
Como la ultima vez
Aunque te vuelva a ver
Abrázame (abrázame)
Besándome (besándome)
Como la ultima vez
Aunque te vuelva a ver
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
El sabor de su boca que me lleva al infinito
Y yo me quiero quedar contigo otra noche mas
Te pusiste en mi camino y no hay que tocar los sentimientos
Aunque es un peligro estar con vos otra noche mas
Tu sensualidad me atrapa y no se si aguante
Un minuto mas sin un beso robarte
Ven acompañame donde nadie nos pueda ver
Juguemos al amor como dos amantes
La ropa quitarte despacio
Embriágame, con tus besos matame
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh (embriágame en tus labios)
Oh oh (ay ay hazlo despacio)
Oh oh (arropame en tus brazos hoy)
Oh oh (embriágame en tus labios)
Oh oh (ay ay hazlo despacio)
Oh oh (arropame en tus brazos hoy)
Oh oh
The lyrics to Zion & Lennox's "Embriágame" express the overwhelming desire and passion that the singer feels for his lover. He is blinded by her beauty and his system is out of control as he yearns to be with her. The sensuality of the woman entraps him and he cannot bear to be away from her for even a minute longer without stealing a kiss. The idea of playing love like two lovers and undressing slowly to satisfy their desires is the anthem of the song. The singer begs for the woman to live in the moment and play with love as they lose control and feel the heat between them. The recurring "embriágame" (intoxicate me) phrase of the song title further conveys the depth of desire the singer has for his lover as he wants to be consumed by her love and passion.
Overall, "Embriágame" is a fiery and passionate song about desire and intimacy. The lyrics convey the intensity of the singer's desire for his lover and the passion they share together. This song is undoubtedly a dance club sensation - a perfect tune to dirty dance to in a crowded club. The reggaeton flow intensifies the fiery passion of the lyrics, making it a perfect tune to let loose to on the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
Tu belleza me ciega
Your beauty blinds me
Me descontrola el sistema
You drive me crazy
Voy a enloquecer contigo mujer
I'm going to go crazy with you, woman
Tu sensualidad me atrapa y no se si aguante
Your sensuality captivates me and I don't know if I can handle it
Un minuto mas sin un beso robarte
One more minute without stealing a kiss from you
Ven acompañame donde nadie nos pueda ver
Come with me where no one can see us
Juguemos al amor como dos amantes
Let's play love like two lovers
La ropa quitarte despacio
Slowly take off your clothes
Embriágame, con tus besos matame
Intoxicate me, kill me with your kisses
Que hermosura de criatura
What a beautiful creature
Candela viva y pura
Alive and pure flame
Con solo una mirada sube la temperatura
With just one look, the temperature rises
Ay luna acompáñame en esta aventura ey
Oh moon, accompany me on this adventure
Dos cuerpos entrando en calor
Two bodies warming up
Sudando perdiendo el control
Sweating, losing control
Oh yeah sígueme bailando
Oh yeah, follow my lead in dancing
Abrázame (abrázame)
Hug me (hug me)
Besándome (besándome)
Kissing me (kissing me)
Como la ultima vez
Like the last time
Aunque te vuelva a ver
Even if I see you again
El sabor de su boca que me lleva al infinito
The taste of her mouth that takes me to infinity
Y yo me quiero quedar contigo otra noche mas
And I want to stay with you for one more night
Te pusiste en mi camino y no hay que tocar los sentimientos
You came into my life and we shouldn't mess with our feelings
Aunque es un peligro estar con vos otra noche mas
Even though it's dangerous to be with you for another night
Oh oh (embriágame en tus labios)
Intoxicate me with your lips (Oh oh)
Oh oh (ay ay hazlo despacio)
Oh oh (hey, hey, do it slowly)
Oh oh (arropame en tus brazos hoy)
Oh oh (wrap me in your arms today)
Oh oh (embriágame en tus labios)
Oh oh (intoxicate me with your lips)
Oh oh (ay ay hazlo despacio)
Oh oh (hey, hey, do it slowly)
Oh oh (arropame en tus brazos hoy)
Oh oh (wrap me in your arms today)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARLOS ENRIQUE ORTIZ, LUIS E ORTIZ RIVERA, FELIX ORTIZ, GABRIEL PIZARRO, EDUARDO ALFONSO VARGAS BERRIOS, YAZID RIVERA LOPEZ, JUAN G RIVERA VAZQUEZ
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