Musical careers
At the age of 10 they started their career in 1988, and along with DJ Playero and Vico C, were one of the first reggaeton artists. Even so, they failed to get much recognition. By the age of 14 (1992) reggaeton was extremely popular among the underground scene. Due to its obscene and vulgar lyrics, the Puerto Rican government tried to eliminate it completely. Baby Rasta y Gringo, along with Tempo, responded by producing songs aimed at the government.
In 1998 they released their first album, titled New Prophecy. With the arrival of Héctor y Tito, who were quickly becoming reggaeton's greatest talent, were one of among others their biggest competition.
After only appearing on several compilation albums, they released their second album, Fire Live in 2003. It sold better than their previous album. Baby Rasta y Gringo were quickly garnering enemies, due to many of their songs being aimed at other artists, because other artists were dissing them in songs, namely Lito y Polaco and Pina Records. Even after all this, they were the most popular underground duo, with sold-out concerts in dance halls and such. They were also getting individual attention, with Baby Rasta being noted for his skills at writing romantic lyrics and Gringo for his rapping abilities.
With reggaeton finally getting worldwide recognition, and other duo's (H&T, Karel y Voltio, among others) on the verge of separating, they decided to try once more, and released Sentenciados in 2004. This was the break they had been waiting for for so long. Sentenciados was, and still is, regarded as one of the greatest reggaeton albums of all time. Featuring many hits, it included El Carnaval, the duo's biggest hit, and one of the most popular dancehall songs in Puerto Rico. They also made big hits with Cheka. Making songs together became a hit for Baby Rasta and Gringo.
[edit] Separation and solo careers
They separated in December, 2004 because of problems with their record producer, who Gringo says paid more attention to Baby Rasta alone, instead of to them both as a group. It has been alleged that they have an ongoing beef, with people alleging that Baby Rasta has dissed his former partner in live shows.
Baby Rasta has achieved success and fame, mostly due to his appearing on many artist's albums and landing a hit with his only Billboard Top 100 hit so far, Hay De Mi, with producer Noriega.
Gringo's solo album El Independiente was released in March of 2007. Gringo also released Reggaeton Con Navidad on December 13, 2005. It featured Bebe, Machito, Klasico, and many others.
In 2006 Baby Rasta released his first solo album "La Ultima Risa", which due to poor promotion did not reach incredible heights in terms of sales. However, many underground fans, most who bootlegged the album, labeled it as the best reggaeton album of the year. Later in 2006, Baby Rasta released his single "Toma Nena". Gringo released his solo album "El Independiente" in 2007. Baby Rasta has a new record of his own called Illegal Life Records
[edit] Reunited
In late 2007, Baby Rasta & Gringo have reunited for the first time in 3 years because Baby Rasta has said in previous interviews that he cant live without his babyboo Gringo. Baby Rasta is to come out with his new CD late 2007 or 2008. It's called 'Hip Hop Reality'
¡Ay de Mi!
Baby Rasta Lyrics
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Sin Control
Baby Rasta & Noriega
Si cierro mis ojos te veo claramente
Puedo o?r tu voz
En mi habitaci?n
Puedo sentir tu respiraci?n
Ay de mi
enamorado de ti
idiotizado por ti, mujer
Ay de mi
pobre tonto so?ador
que se enamoro de ti
No puedo llamar si quiero verte
tengo que esperar que lo hagas tu
y no puedo hablar frente a la gente
Es un camino oscuro
aunque hay luz
Pasan las horas
y yo esperando
a que me llame'
pero no llama'
yo ya no puedo seguir callado
y verte a su lado
Si cierro mis ojos te veo claramente
Puedo o?r tu voz
En mi habitaci?n
Puedo sentir tu respiraci?n
que me apaga y me enciende
Ay de mi
enamorado de ti
idiotizado por ti mujer
Ay de mi
pobre tonto so?ador
que se enamoro de ti
Una noche mas
y como siempre
no se si al fin vas a venir
si te escaparas finalmente
Me apoderare de ti
como las olas
que vienen y van
tu no sabe como se siente
ese a ti no te miente
ya no lo puedo aguantar
Si cierro mis ojos te veo claramente
Puedo o?r tu voz
En mi habitaci?n
Puedo sentir tu respiraci?n
que me apaga y me enciende
Ay de mi
enamorado de ti
idiotizado por ti, mujer
Ay de mi
pobre tonto so?ador
que se enamoro de ti
Sin Control
Baby Rasta con Noriega
The song ¡Ay de Mi! by Baby Rasta is a poignant reflection on unrequited love. The lyrics describe the singer's all-consuming feelings for a woman who does not reciprocate his love. He cannot stop thinking about her, even when he closes his eyes, and he longs to hear her voice and feel her breath. He is impotent to act, however, as he waits anxiously for her to call him, unwilling to face the humiliation of speaking to her in public.
The lyrics are full of pathos, as the singer bemoans his fate as a love-struck fool. He feels powerless to resist the woman's charms, despite knowing that she will never love him back. The repetition of the line "Ay de mi", which can be translated as "woe is me", emphasizes the singer's sense of despair and hopelessness. The chorus, which is repeated several times, serves as a powerful refrain that underscores the emotional intensity of the song.
Overall, the lyrics to ¡Ay de Mi! are a powerful expression of unrequited love and the pain it can cause. The singer's vulnerability and honesty make the song a moving tribute to the power of unrequited longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Si cierro mis ojos te veo claramente
Even with my eyes closed, I can clearly see you.
Puedo o?r tu voz
Your voice resounds in my head.
En mi habitaci?n
Even in my own room, I can't escape thoughts of you.
Puedo sentir tu respiraci?n
I imagine your breath on my skin, which sends shivers down my spine.
que me apaga y me enciende
But at the same time, your presence both dims and ignites me.
Ay de mi enamorado de ti idiotizado por ti, mujer Ay de mi pobre tonto so?ador que se enamoro de ti
Alas, I am helplessly in love with you and blinded by your allure, a foolish dreamer who fell for you.
No puedo llamar si quiero verte tengo que esperar que lo hagas tu y no puedo hablar frente a la gente
I cannot call you up just to see you. I must wait for you to make the first move, and even then, I cannot express myself in front of others.
Es un camino oscuro aunque hay luz
Even though there may be light in the path I tread, it still appears ominous and uncertain.
Pasan las horas y yo esperando a que me llame' pero no llama'
Hours seems to pass like eternity, as I wait endlessly for your call or message that never comes.
yo ya no puedo seguir callado y verte a su lado
I can no longer stay quiet, while seeing you with someone else.
Una noche mas y como siempre no se si al fin vas a venir si te escaparas finalmente
Tonight, like all previous nights, I'm unsure if you'll even show up, or if you'll slip away once more.
Me apoderare de ti como las olas que vienen y van tu no sabe como se siente ese a ti no te miente ya no lo puedo aguantar
I'll seize you just like the waves that come and go, and you'll understand how I truly feel, which I cannot hide from you anymore.
Sin Control Baby Rasta con Noriega
This is a song of a love gone wild and reckless, by Baby Rasta and Noriega.
Contributed by Audrey T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dahianaescudero2344
2020... la cuarentena haciendo que revivan los buenos clásicos
@aprendeconakumita2145
Baby rasta 🥰🥰🥰
@cristianramirez429
Solo darán like los que tienen más de 30 que vivió y disfruto del mejor reguetón uuuffff que recuerdos...
@Tio-Plata
Like si lo escuchas en el 2020!!!
@matythesecret5762
Clásicos que jamás pasaran de moda 🔥🇨🇱
@fabiosalazar2353
Después de 14 años , baby rhasta legenda del reggaetón, esto es música, no la basura de hoy como bad bunny o como anuel
@htvderecuerdo
Este 2023. Lo clasico no pasa de moda
@andresalbertotrivinorivas6359
saludos desde Ecuador siempre presentes estos grandes reguetones
@sebastianabarca5726
2020 y aún lo escucho !! Temazo
@YeisonGVera
Estas canciones deberían tener cientos de millones de reproducciones¡¡¡