En 2007, Arcangel comenzó su carrera solo trabajando en un sencillo con DJ Nelson, considerado el padrino del reggaetón. La canción, “Chica Virtual”, apareció en el álbum de recopilación de Nelson “Flow La Discoteka 2” y se hizo popular en las radios urbanas. Muy pronto, Arcangel se había convertido en el artista más popular entre los aficionados del reggaetón en los Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico.
En 2012, firmó con Pina Records y apareció en el álbum de recopilación “La Fórmula”. En 2013, lanzó su segundo álbum de estudio: “Sentimiento, Elegancia y Maldad”, que incluyó colaboraciones con Daddy Yankee, De La Ghetto y Ñengo Flow. El álbum se convirtió en #1 en las ventas previas de iTunes.
Dedicada a Tempo
Arcangel Lyrics
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Arcбngel pa
Esto es sinceramente para mi gente
De corazуn para toda mi gente humilde
Los q m apoyan los q m critican
Los q m podian mucha gente
Pero esto es un desahogo y nada mas una a advertencia
A todo aquel q se podian equivocar
Empezу el 2002 encarcelamiento de tempo
Falsos cantantes se aprovecharon del movimiento
Muchos c lucraron y hablo
En cuanto mierda hablaron y brillaron
X q al maestro lo arrestaron
Y yo aquн observando un chamakito q nacio cantando
Desde el principio diferencia marcando
Y empezando con un flow arrasador
Donde cantantes me pichaban x temor
Escucha mi canciуn pa q veas q l meto cabron
Y prendo un dron pa q sientas la sensacion
Yo soy de los q cantan debajo de la ducha
Yo represento a la gente q sueсa la gente lucha
Tengan cuidado por que ambiciones tengo muchas
Y si se ponen brutos mi flow los serrucha
Esto no es cuestiуn de aparentar quien eres es cuestion de ser real papi entiende
.. En verdad yo creo q hay pocas persona
Y q hacen esto como yo no es cuestion frontiar
Y roncadora yo c q muchos van a criticar
Y se q el concepto de arcбngel
No es mejor y ellos saben q si puedo
De cada 5 canciones soy envidiado x 4
This motherfucker no soportan ver brillar al novato
Vengo dispuesto a darte mucho mas allб q el acto
Con lirica mortal inspнrada x el pacto
Maestro no se preocupe q su esfuerzo no fue en valde
Se lo llevaron a tempo pero aqui esta arcбngel
Ahora los nuevos como yo soy un modelo a seguir
Chiquito y flaco sin miedo sin esto hay q competir
De cada 5 cantantes soy envidiado x 4
De cada 10, 8 no quieren saber de mi,
Quiere decir d cada 20, 16 no m soportan
Es facil entender q son pocos los q aportan
Sube el telon y baja y m encuentro con la misma escena
20 cantantes con la misma mierda la misma boconiadera
En toos lados la misma frontiadera
Y.. Mano atrбs por que yo si tengo flow.
Para mi gente de corazon de callejуn
Chap! E you
Este es mi combo sin fin
Yo si tengo flow yo si tengo flow
Arcбngel pa
You
.... E yo esto es dedicado para toda mi gente de callejуn
Humildemente de este sevidor arcбngel pa humildon
Matandolos liricalmente con el pokemon
Este la magia entiende la combinaciуn perfecta
Chap you aja e you gian
In the song "Dedicada a Tempo," Arcangel expresses his support for his people, particularly those who have been with him from the start. He starts by acknowledging all the people who have supported and criticized him, but this song is meant to be a release for him, and also a warning to anyone who might mess up. He then refers to the year 2002, when Tempo was incarcerated, and how many fake artists tried to capitalize on the momentum of the movement. However, Arcangel is here to set himself apart, as someone who began rapping from birth and marked a difference from the very beginning. He is someone who raps with passion, representing those who dream and fight, and someone who is not afraid to show off his ambitions. He warns people to be careful, as he has much to offer and his flow can cut anyone down.
Arcangel believes that there are few people who do what he does, and he doesn't need to front or brag about it. Many people are going to criticize him, but he knows that he is a model for those starting out just like he was. Many people in the music industry envy him, but he is ready to give them more than just the act itself. He speaks to the legacy of Tempo, assuring him that his efforts were not in vain, as he has followed in his footsteps. While many singers are afraid to compete or feel ignored, Arcangel is not one of them, and he knows that he is a force to be reckoned with. He also points out the repetitive nature of the music industry, with many singers producing mediocre music and making empty boasts. However, he has something to offer and is excited to show it off to his fans.
Overall, "Dedicada a Tempo" is a song that speaks to Arcangel's artistry and conviction in his music. He raps with passion, represents those who fight for their dreams, and isn't afraid to show off his ambition or unique style. Despite criticism and competition, he knows that he has something special to offer, and he is excited to share it with his fans.
* The song "Dedicada a Tempo" was released in 2006 and was part of Arcangel's debut album "La Maravilla."
* Tempo, who is referenced throughout the song, is a fellow Puerto Rican rapper who was incarcerated in 2002 for charges related to drug trafficking.
* Arcangel worked under the record label Flow Music during the recording of this song and his debut album.
* The song also touches on issues related to fake artists who capitalize on popular movements and rely on mediocre music to gain success.
* Many people have interpreted the song as a tribute to Tempo and his legacy as a rapper and the impact he had on the Puerto Rican music scene.
* The song's lyrics are often praised for their honesty and authenticity in representing the struggles of everyday people.
* The music video for "Dedicada a Tempo" was shot in Puerto Rico and features Arcangel in various locations around the island.
* The song went on to become a hit in Puerto Rico and across the Latin American music charts.
* The song helped establish Arcangel's reputation as an up-and-coming rapper in the Puerto Rican music scene.
* The song's success helped bring attention to Puerto Rican rap music and its influence in Latin America.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for this song are not available as it is a mix of reggaeton and rap, and is typically created using digital audio workstations (DAW) and sampling.
Line by Line Meaning
Ey you
Arcangel is addressing his listeners
Esto es sinceramente para mi gente
This message is sincerely for his people
De corazуn para toda mi gente humilde
Arcangel dedicates this to all the humble people
Los q m apoyan los q m critican
This is for both his supporters and critics
Los q m podian mucha gente
Those who doubted him, there were many
Pero esto es un desahogo y nada mas una a advertencia
This is a way for him to vent and share a warning
A todo aquel q se podian equivocar
This is addressed to anyone who may have made a mistake
Empezу el 2002 encarcelamiento de tempo
He starts by discussing the 2002 imprisonment of Tempo
Falsos cantantes se aprovecharon del movimiento
He shares how fake artists took advantage of this situation
Muchos c lucraron y hablo
Many made money and talked
En cuanto mierda hablaron y brillaron
They spoke a lot of nonsense and shone
X q al maestro lo arrestaron
He was likely arrested due to his reputation
Y yo aquн observando un chamakito q nacio cantando
Arcangel was just starting his career at that time
Desde el principio diferencia marcando
From the start, he was setting himself apart from other artists
Y empezando con un flow arrasador
He started with a powerful flow
Donde cantantes me pichaban x temor
Other singers were afraid of his potential
Escucha mi canciуn pa q veas q l meto cabron
He challenges listeners to hear how good his song is
Y prendo un dron pa q sientas la sensacion
He tries to immerse the listener in the song
Yo soy de los q cantan debajo de la ducha
He shares that he's the type to sing in the shower
Yo represento a la gente q sueсa la gente lucha
He represents those who follow their dreams and fight
Tengan cuidado por que ambiciones tengo muchas
He warns people that he has a lot of ambition
Y si se ponen brutos mi flow los serrucha
He'll use his flow to cut down anyone who tries to mess with him
Esto no es cuestiуn de aparentar quien eres es cuestion de ser real papi entiende
This isn't about pretending, it's about being authentic
En verdad yo creo q hay pocas persona
He thinks there are few people like him
Y q hacen esto como yo no es cuestion frontiar
He explains that he's not here to show off
Y roncadora yo c q muchos van a criticar
He knows people will criticize him for speaking up
Y se q el concepto de arcбngel
He discusses his own persona
No es mejor y ellos saben q si puedo
He knows he's not the best, but he's still good
De cada 5 canciones soy envidiado x 4
He's jealous of 4 out of every 5 songs he hears
This motherfucker no soportan ver brillar al novato
They can't take seeing a newcomer shine
Vengo dispuesto a darte mucho mas allб q el acto
He's here to give more than just a performance
Con lirica mortal inspнrada x el pacto
He's writing with deadly lyrics inspired by a pact
Maestro no se preocupe q su esfuerzo no fue en valde
The master's efforts weren't in vain
Se lo llevaron a tempo pero aqui esta arcбngel
Tempo may be gone, but Arcangel is still here
Ahora los nuevos como yo soy un modelo a seguir
He's now a role model for new artists like himself
Chiquito y flaco sin miedo sin esto hay q competir
He's small and skinny, but he's fearless and ready to compete
De cada 5 cantantes soy envidiado x 4
Again, he's envious of 4 out of every 5 singers
De cada 10, 8 no quieren saber de mi,
8 out of every 10 don't want anything to do with him
Quiere decir d cada 20, 16 no m soportan
So if we multiply by 2, 16 out of 20 don't support him
Es facil entender q son pocos los q aportan
It's easy to see that few are actually contributing
Sube el telon y baja y m encuentro con la misma escena
Every time the curtain goes up, it's the same thing
20 cantantes con la misma mierda la misma boconiadera
20 singers all spewing the same nonsense
En toos lados la misma frontiadera
There's the same front everywhere you go
Y.. Mano atrбs por que yo si tengo flow.
He puts his hands up to show he's got flow
Para mi gente de corazon de callejуn
He ends by dedicating this song to his people from the streets
Chap! E you
Just a closing remark
Este es mi combo sin fin
Another remark to signify the end
Yo si tengo flow yo si tengo flow
He reiterates that he's got flow
Arcбngel pa
He ends with his name
You
One last word to his listeners
... E yo esto es dedicado para toda mi gente de callejуn
Last dedication to his people on the streets
Humildemente de este sevidor arcбngel pa humildon
He humbly calls himself a servant of his people
Matandolos liricalmente con el pokemon
He finishes by saying he's killing it with his lyrics
Este la magia entiende la combinaciуn perfecta
He says his music has the perfect combination of magic
Chap you aja e you gian
Another closing remark
Contributed by Brooklyn N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alejandro CA rmd🤍🟣
Esta canción se la la enseño la hija de tempo mientras tempo estava preso mis respetos a arcangel siguiendo el legado del maestro tempo 🐐🇪🇸🤍
Marcos Rosario
Ufff 2021 y aún aquí, de verdad que arcángel es lo mejor. Vieja escuela full.
ali
Prrrraa!!!!
Albert Stanley Vargas Rosario
Estos son temas que realmente motivan.. Arcangel pa..
christian Maurente
AVECES LOS QUE SE MUESTRAN HUMILDES Y SABEN RECONOCER A SUS MAESTROS OBTIENEN LA BENDICIÓN , ARCANGEL EL HEREDERO DE LA CORONA ! PRRRRRAAAAA
Pamela Cortes Diaz
2021 y esto sigue siendo mucho mejor que la mierda de musica que anda corriendo
Leandro Mag
Tempo fue inspiración para arcangel por eso hoy en dia es de los mas grandes y reales del genero
Literatura Universal
Grande Arcángel reconoce a su maestro.
andres felipe Sonso
es la mejor canción q es escuchado para tempo ... arcángel salio por tempo grcs tempo por q tu creaste a un fenómeno para siempre -------------esta canción el la historia de tempo
Alejandro CA rmd🤍🟣
Tempo el número
1
No hay perdon
Arcangel sigo su camino prraaaaa