BADBADNOTGOOD released their first two albums in 2011 and 2012, both for free from their official Bandcamp.
Their third album named "III", was released on 6, May, 2014.
They released their fourth album, "Sour Soul" a collaboration with Ghostface Killah , on 23, Feb, 2015.
On January 1, 2016, Leland Whitty, a saxophonist who has appeared on BBNG2 and III, officially became part of the group. Later that year, on July 8, BADBADNOTGOOD released their fifth album, "IV" which featured many more collaborators, such as Kaytranada and Mick Jenkins. As of 2019, pianist Matt Tavares is no longer a member of BADBADNOTGOOD.
Band's official site: http://badbadnotgood.com
Bandcamp: http://badbadnotgood.bandcamp.com/
The Chocolate Conquistadors
BADBADNOTGOOD Lyrics
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Niño, vente conmigo
Escúchame, te cuento unas cosas
De unos hombres, ay, estos hombres
Eran hombres bravos llegaban de África
Con la fuerza de la belleza
Ay, mijo, conquistaban la ignorancia
Y las bestias de la humanidad
Y también el dios cósmico
Los llamamos los conquistadores chocolates
(It's yours)
Legitimize living lies, channel the cosmos
These God flows here to civilize
Hear them footsteps, here come the Moors
Neanderthals in scores, eatin' wild boars
Thousands of years on tour, organize y'all
Wild whores smellin' like animals through the pores on all fours
Foul cannibals, hear the roars
Raw flesh, rebellious and lawless
(?) and it's all blessed
All dressed in garbs of royalty
Gods, we're sworn to be, righteous laws accordingly
Educated by the highly elevated
Melanated and mind renovated
Once they stumble across the right answer (yours)
Remarkably similar to Wakanda, white panther
Urge combat cancer, detoxin' the liver, sexual enhancers
Symbolisms in Hollywood, jolly good
Show us how evil will manifest, or probably could
Diving beings, mind fleeing, conquistadores chocolates
Takes a fake history to erase
Comin' through the corridors of deep space
High beams, all-eye seein'
Find meaning, clairvoyant, mind reading
Nervous system, serve as wisdom
Flow superior, determine rhythm
Electricity, eccentricity, Afrocentric synchronicity
In the air everywhere, takin' over
Chocolate conquerors, supernova
Educatin', dominatin', time deflatin', bomb on Satan
Wicked is gone, torn and shaken, force awakens (it's time)
Back to them caves, conquistadores chocolates
The lyrics to "The Chocolate Conquistadors" by MF DOOM and BADBADNOTGOOD are about reclaiming the history that has been erased by colonizers and Western powers. The song reflects on the legacy of African conquerors who arrived in the Americas and left their impact on the people and culture of the continent through dreams of enlightenment, education, and civilization. The use of the term "Chocolate Conquistadors" exemplifies how rap music can articulate a form of cultural resistance that is based on pride in one's identity.
The lyrics also address the fact that conquistadores arrived in America to civilize the "ignorance" of the local population while being lawless and rebellious themselves. They enslaved and oppressed the natives, destroying their culture and punishing their traditions. Despite that, MF DOOM uses the "Conquistadores Chocolates" to describe the liberating intensity that marked the meeting of cultures during the conquistadors' arrival.
The song eventually challenges its listeners to embrace their identity and to never forget their history, to cherish the lessons of their ancestors and to understand the circumstances that led to their modern reality. The lyrics reveal a deep connection between the past and present, inspiring listeners to take action and create a better future for themselves and their culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Niño
A term of address used for a child
Niño, vente conmigo
Child, come with me
Escúchame, te cuento unas cosas
Listen to me, I'll tell you some things
De unos hombres, ay, estos hombres
About some men, oh, these men
Eran hombres bravos llegaban de África
They were brave men who came from Africa
Con la fuerza de la belleza
With the strength of beauty
Ay, mijo, conquistaban la ignorancia
Oh, my son, they conquered ignorance
Y las bestias de la humanidad
And the beasts of humanity
Daban al mundo la luz y la fe
They gave the world light and faith
Y también el dios cósmico
And also the cosmic god
Los llamamos los conquistadores chocolates
We call them the chocolate conquerors
(It's yours)
It belongs to you
Legitimize living lies, channel the cosmos
Make false ideas seem true, connect with the universe
These God flows here to civilize
These divine ideas are here to improve society
Hear them footsteps, here come the Moors
Hear their footsteps, here come the Moors (meaning unknown)
Neanderthals in scores, eatin' wild boars
A lot of Neanderthals eating wild boars
Thousands of years on tour, organize y'all
Traveling for thousands of years, getting organized
Wild whores smellin' like animals through the pores on all fours
Prostitutes smelling like animals on all fours
Foul cannibals, hear the roars
Terrible cannibals, hear them roar
Raw flesh, rebellious and lawless
Raw meat, defiant and without laws
(?) and it's all blessed
(Unknown) and it's all good
All dressed in garbs of royalty
All dressed like royalty
Gods, we're sworn to be, righteous laws accordingly
We're supposed to be like gods, living according to righteous laws
Educated by the highly elevated
Taught by those who are highly enlightened
Melanated and mind renovated
Having dark skin and a renewed mind
Once they stumble across the right answer (yours)
Once they find the correct answer (which belongs to you)
Remarkably similar to Wakanda, white panther
Very similar to Wakanda and the white panther
Urge combat cancer, detoxin' the liver, sexual enhancers
Encouraging fighting against cancer, detoxing the liver, and improving sexual performance
Symbolisms in Hollywood, jolly good
Symbolic meanings in Hollywood, very good
Show us how evil will manifest, or probably could
Showing us how evil might appear or happen
Diving beings, mind fleeing, conquistadores chocolates
Beings diving deep, the mind escaping, the chocolate conquerors
Takes a fake history to erase
Using fake history to erase the truth
Comin' through the corridors of deep space
Coming through the depths of space
High beams, all-eye seein'
Bright lights, seeing everything
Find meaning, clairvoyant, mind reading
Finding meaning, having psychic abilities, reading minds
Nervous system, serve as wisdom
The nervous system serves as wisdom
Flow superior, determine rhythm
Superior flow, setting the rhythm
Electricity, eccentricity, Afrocentric synchronicity
Electricity, uniqueness, African-centered synchronicity
In the air everywhere, takin' over
In the air, everywhere, taking over
Chocolate conquerors, supernova
The chocolate conquerors, exploding star
Educatin', dominatin', time deflatin', bomb on Satan
Educating, dominating, altering time, destroying Satan
Wicked is gone, torn and shaken, force awakens (it's time)
The evil is gone, destroyed and shaken, and a powerful new force emerges
Back to them caves, conquistadores chocolates
Going back to those caves, the chocolate conquerors
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Dumile, Chester Hansen, Alphonso Mizell, Alexander Sowinski, Matthew Tavares, Larry Mizell, Leland Whitty
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GBPocket
His translation from the beginning in ingles for the people:
Child
Boy come with me
Listen to me, I'll tell you some things
Of some men, there are these men
They were brave men they came from Africa
With strength and beauty
Ay, mijo, they conquered ignorance
And the beast of humanity
They gave the world light and faith
Also the cosmic god
We call them the conquering chocolates
@xXNEONSKILLZXx
Who ever runs rockstar's GTA sound department knows what's up
@skigh45
Was this recently added to gta v???
@nyquilp
@skigh45 it was made for gta v
@samthesmartfella
I can see they have a higher budget than the developers
@TheSnoozeFox
The funniest thing is it’s a bunch of old Scottish guys
@llamapartyy
bro....
@fancyclown3593
It is bittersweet ain't it? He's joined his brother and son. RIP THE ILLEST
@KefkaTheDemiGod
Man's up in heaven like 'Take me to your Leader'
@Grei_Undyne
He is at peace and he is with his loved ones. Dude was a class act and a legend low-key
@michaelfry667
The illest villain. What a loss. Miss you brother.