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'
Intro
Baby Rasta Lyrics
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a mi nadie me tiene que presentar ahh yo soy dueño y señor de la compañía ilegal life records ahh rasta tu sabes que el que rie ultimo rie mejor ja,ja,ja…
hace mas de una decada pertenecí al duo mas fuerte de este genero razón por la cual cantantes y productores se unieron para hacernos desaparecer y tomar mi posición, muchos se lucraron con mi estilo otros quisieron ser como yo pero hijos mios baby rasta solo hay uno y aquí estoy para reclamar lo que es mio sin discusión a mis fanaticos de sur america, centro america, estados unidos y puerto rico no los defraudaré y a los que algun dia se rieron de mi hoy les digo que ahora me toca a mi por que el que rie ultimo rie mejor este es mi disco la ultima risa ja,ja,ja… suuu… soportenme ja,ja,ja…
The lyrics to Baby Rasta's song "Intro" serve as an introduction to his highly anticipated album, "La Ultima Risa" or "The Last Laugh." In the first few lines, he welcomes his audience and introduces himself as the owner of the record company "Illegal Life Records." He then asserts his dominance in the music industry by proclaiming that he is the last one laughing and that he will not disappoint his fans.
The next part of the lyrics delves into Baby Rasta's personal history in the music industry. He explains that he was once part of the strongest duo in the genre, but singers and producers came together to make him disappear and take his place. However, he emphasizes that he is the only Baby Rasta and he is here to reclaim what is rightfully his. He ends by telling those who once laughed at him that it is now his turn to have the last laugh.
Overall, Baby Rasta's lyrics exude a sense of confidence and determination. He is unapologetic about his success and is ready to prove his worth to anyone who may doubt him. Through his words, he encourages his listeners to support him and join him as he takes his place at the top of the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Señoras y señores bienvenidos a la ultima risa el disco mas esperado de todo el mundo… ahhh… ja,ja,ja…
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the highly anticipated album called 'La Ultima Risa' (The Final Laugh) which has been eagerly awaited by fans worldwide. Ahhh... (breath of relief) Ja ja ja... (laughter)
A mi nadie me tiene que presentar ahh yo soy dueño y señor de la compañía ilegal life records ahh rasta tu sabes que el que rie ultimo rie mejor ja,ja,ja…
No one needs to introduce me, I am the owner and boss of 'Compañía Ilegal Life Records.' Rasta, you know that the person who laughs last, laughs the loudest. Ha ha ha...
Hace mas de una decada pertenecí al duo mas fuerte de este genero razón por la cual cantantes y productores se unieron para hacernos desaparecer y tomar mi posición,
More than a decade ago, I was part of the strongest duo in this genre. This is why singers and producers teamed up to sabotage us and take away my position.
Muchos se lucraron con mi estilo otros quisieron ser como yo pero hijos mios baby rasta solo hay uno y aquí estoy para reclamar lo que es mio sin discusión
Many people profited from my style, and others tried to copy me, but my dear children, there is only one Baby Rasta, and I am here to claim what is rightfully mine without any debate.
A mis fanaticos de sur america, centro america, estados unidos y puerto rico no los defraudaré y a los que algun dia se rieron de mi hoy les digo que ahora me toca a mi por que el que rie ultimo rie mejor
To my fans in South America, Central America, the United States, and Puerto Rico, I promise not to disappoint you. To those who once laughed at me, I say that it is now my turn to have the last laugh, as the one who laughs last, laughs best.
Este es mi disco la ultima risa ja,ja,ja… suuu… soportenme ja,ja,ja…
This is my album, 'La Ultima Risa' (The Final Laugh). Ha ha ha... SSShhh... (asking for support) Ha ha ha...
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Edwin Sanchez
EL GENERO DEL REGGAETON NO SERIA LO MISMO SIN ESTOS DOS GRANDES EXPONENTES EL DUO DE MAYOR TRAYECTORIA BABY RATSA Y GRINGO AGUANTE EME MUSIC
Engels Tejada Duarte
Gracias a Dios que Baby no murio. Es una leyenda viva..
Soulex
Baby Rasta & Gringo siempre serán mis ídolos crecí con su música y para mi siguen siendo el dúo de la historia los lobos suuu!
FRANCISCO JAVIER
SIEMPRE LO BUSCABA Y NO LO ENCONTRABA SIEMPRE LO VEIA EN LOS CONCIERTOS , LO MEJOR DE LO MEJOR !! "MUCHOS DESEAN VERME MUERTO Y CELEBRAR MI ENTIERRO"
TrapUrbanoTV
SUBELO COMPLETO GANDARILLA
jose gil
tremendo video eso lo vi en el concierto q hubo en GUATIRE VENEZUELA...y lo llore como todo un pendejo porq soy fanaticos de ellos desd hace 13 años...ARRIBA LOS LOBOS NO JOOODA!!!
jhean gonzalez perdomo
Gracias a DIOS Rasta esta Con Nosotros Haciendo Musik de la Buena Por que ellos son Los LOBOSS Y NOS SENTIMOSS KBRONESS CUANDO LOS OIMOS CANTAR LIKE POR RASTA EL SOVREVIVIENTE :)
BabyRastayGringo
No tiene otra parte, cuando se pone negra la imagen es cuando ellos salen a tarima y comienza el concierto.
Santiago Escobar
Los sigo desde hace 7 años los admiro
Rosaditax
An pasado años y nunca le voy a dejar de darle grasias a dios por todabia tenerlo con nosotros para disfrutar de su musica