Early years
Valentín, born Roberto Valentín in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, was taught by his father to play the guitar at a young age. When his mother died in 1947,he went to live with his older sister and was raised in the town of Coamo; there he received his primary education and studied music. When he 11 years old, he participated in a local talent contest with a trio which he had formed. He played the guitar and sang for the trio and they won the first place prize. One of his teachers suggested that he attend the Jose I. Quinton Academy of Music, which he did - here he learned to play the trumpet. [1]
In 1956, Valentín moved with his family to New York City where he attended George Washington High School and continued to take music lessons. In 1958, he went to play for Joe Quijano but, shortly after he joined Willie Rosario, who also came from his same neighborhood and played in his band. [2]
[edit] Musical career
In 1963, Valentín joined Tito Rodriguez (after not being hired by Tito in a recording session because of his age, he was given a chance and was added to his regular band) and traveled twice with Tito's orchestra to Venezuela. He also made musical arrangements for Tito and at times for Charlie Palmieri, Joe Quijano, Willie Rosario, and Ray Barretto. In 1965, he formed his own band and was signed by the Fania Record Label. He recorded "El Mensajero" (The Mensenger) and "Young Man With a Horn". He held his first concert in Puerto Rico during that period of time.[2]
[edit] Recordings
While in Puerto Rico, in 1969, his bass player did not show up. Valentín found someone to play the trumpet and he played the bass. Since then, he has played the bass for his band. He has also played the bass on occasion, for the bands of Willie Rosario, Raphy Leavitt and Vicentico Valdés (he produced one of Valdés' albums, even writing its string arrangements as a personal goal). Valentín was also the musical arranger for the Fania All Stars, and is featured in a live recording of the conglomerate's song "Descarga Fania" (which he also wrote) playing a bass guitar solo.[1]
In 1975, Valentín left Fania and founded his own record label "Bronco Records" and released the recordings of "Va a la Carcel" Vol 1 and Vol 2, recorded "live" at "El Oso Blanco", Puerto Rico's oldest state penitentiary. At the time, Marvin Santiago was the singer on Valentín's band; his biggest hit with Valentín was "Soy Boricua", an ode to Puerto Rican nationality that has since become a patriotic song for the island nation. In 1978, salsa singer Cano Estremera made his singing debut with Valentín's orchestra and recorded various major hits for the band, particularly the Roberto Angleró song "La boda de ella" and "Manuel García".[3]
During the years Valentín has also helped others such as:
· Larry Harlow,
· Ismael Miranda,
· Roberto Roena,
· Cheo Feliciano and
· Celia Cruz.
He also provided backdrop for the Billyván Santiago (Marvin's youngest brother) song "Mata la cucaracha", a sleeper hit in Puerto Rico during the 2002 Christmas season.
[edit] Currently
Bobby Valentin continues to record and play with his band, his latest release being "La Gran Reunion" (The Grand Reunion). In 2004, Bobby Valentin's "En Vivo Desde Bellas Artes" was released in DVD form. In 2006 Bobby Valentin's "El Caiman" can be heard (or played) the video game Scarface. His last disc called "Evolución" was launched in 2008.
[edit] See also
Puerto Rico portal
· List of famous Puerto Ricans
[edit] References
1. ^ a b Musica de Puerto Rico
2. ^ a b Q&A with Booby Valentin
3. ^ Fania
[edit] External links
· Biography, Discography, Photos, Lyrics (SalsaClasica.com)
· Musica de Puerto Rico
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Valent%C3%ADn"
Categories: 1941 births | Living people | Puerto Rican musicians | Salsa musicians | People from Orocovis, Puerto Rico | Fania Records artists
Mi Ritmo Es Bueno
Bobby Valentin Lyrics
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Yo te traigo un ritmo retozón
para que lo bailes sin temor.
Muchos ritmos yo he traído
pero como este ninguno
salsa y control y sabor el que tiene
mi ritmo es numero uno.
Cuando empiezas a bailar
tu te das cuenta pero se que no quieres
que mi ritmo a ti te obligue.
Lo que traigo es bien candente bongo
con otros ha competido
siempre mi ritmo se mantiene al frente
no hay duda es numero uno.
Coro: Mi Ritmo es bueno.
Bongo, bongo, bongo, bongo, bongo.
Con Danny en la conga y Tito en el bongo.
Cuando empiezas a bailar tu si sientes el sabor.
Porque tiene salsa saoco, saoco y control.
Mi ritmo es bueno, mi ritmo es bueno
mi ritmo es bueno, mi ritmo es bueno.
Oye mulata lo que traigo es sabor.
~
Si es que yo le pongo algo que no tiene comparación.
Porque tiene saoco, saoco y control.
Mi ritmo es bueno mi ritmo es bueno, mi ritmo es bueno.
Ven conmigo mama no te pierdas lo mejor.
Lo mejor de la rumba lo traigo señor.
The lyrics to Bobby Valentin's "Mi Ritmo es Bueno" are an invitation to dance to a lively and groovy rhythm. The chorus declares that the rhythm brought by the singer is lively enough to dance fearlessly, and that it outshines all the other rhythms the listeners may have heard. The verse highlights the presence of Danny on the conga and Tito on the bongo, and encourages the listeners to feel the flavor and control of the rhythm. The rhythm is so infectious that it makes the body move even when one does not want to dance. The song's lyrics emphasize that the rhythm is the best by stating that it is always at the forefront, competing with other rhythms.
The song highlights the role of percussion instruments in salsa music, particularly the conga and bongo. The groovy rhythm and the presence of these instruments evoke the African roots of salsa music. The song also emphasizes the importance of control and flavor in salsa music. Salsa music is known for being sensual and energetic, and the lyrics reflect this ethos. The song invites listeners, particularly women, to dance and enjoy the rhythm.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo te traigo un ritmo retozón
para que lo bailes sin temor.
I bring you a playful rhythm that you can dance to without any fear.
Muchos ritmos yo he traído
pero como este ninguno
salsa y control y sabor el que tiene
mi ritmo es numero uno.
I have brought many rhythms but none of them can compare to this one. It has the perfect blend of salsa, control, and flavor, making it the number one rhythm.
Cuando empiezas a bailar
el cuerpo a ti se te mueve
tu te das cuenta pero se que no quieres
que mi ritmo a ti te obligue.
When you start dancing, your body moves on its own. You realize this but you don't want my rhythm to control you.
Lo que traigo es bien candente bongo
con otros ha competido
siempre mi ritmo se mantiene al frente
no hay duda es numero uno.
I bring a hot bongo rhythm that has competed with others but always remains in the lead. There is no doubt that it's the number one rhythm.
Bongo, bongo, bongo, bongo, bongo.
Just the sound of the bongo drum is enough to get you moving to the rhythm.
Con Danny en la conga y Tito en el bongo.
Cuando empiezas a bailar tu si sientes el sabor.
Porque tiene salsa saoco, saoco y control.
Danny plays the conga drum and Tito plays the bongo drum, making the rhythm even more flavorful. When you start dancing, you can feel the salsa saoco and the perfect control of the rhythm.
Mi ritmo es bueno, mi ritmo es bueno
mi ritmo es bueno, mi ritmo es bueno.
My rhythm is good, really good, so good that you can't resist it.
Oye mulata lo que traigo es sabor.
Si es que yo le pongo algo que no tiene comparación.
Porque tiene saoco, saoco y control.
Mi ritmo es bueno mi ritmo es bueno, mi ritmo es bueno.
Hey, mulata, I bring you flavor. I put something in this rhythm that has no equal, and it's all thanks to the perfect blend of salsa saoco and control. My rhythm is really good.
Ven conmigo mama no te pierdas lo mejor.
Lo mejor de la rumba lo traigo señor.
Come with me, mama, don't miss out on the best. I bring the best of the rumba, sir.
Contributed by Oliver W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@albertcuahutlecastro2c831
Gracias Rockstar por poner esta canción en GTA Vice City Stories.
@krustydown4246
Debieron ponerle el Maracaibo oriental al vice city stories en vez del otro vice city
@omarflores5415
Lo escuche por primera vez en Radio Espantoso de GTA VICE CITY y woow!! espectacular!!
@huntervercetti19
GTA: Vice City Stories Radioooo Espantoso con Héctor Hernández.
@jhonrodriguez906
La gran voz del fallecido Frankie Hernández
@BlvckJackTV
Julio Francisco Rodriguez Así mismo Radiooooo Spantoso Vice City Stories el Mejor juego del mundo!! Héctor Hernández 💆🏾♂️🔥🙌🏾
@fabianbruna4911
Por lo mismo vine
@portillogameraranjuez1826
si Hector es el "bull figther" jajajaja
@camilodiaz1947
Que buenos tiempos.
@luisfernandotabimba1739
Tremendo tema de nuestro bobby Valentín q bandon carajo esto si es música con la voz de Frankie hernandez, q pasando x esta orquesta muchas voces y buenísimas pero para mi como del Frankie hernandez inigualable, voz nasal desgraciadamente se nos fue muy temprano
Recordemos q en este trabajo esta también pan de negro aaayyyyy q no se diga mas
Y q viva la salsa desde Montreal el viejo fercho