Hailing from Mexico city, Bocafloja strives in search of alternative forms … Read Full Bio ↴Hailing from Mexico city, Bocafloja strives in search of alternative forms of classic hip hop structure in the form of MC. Bocafloja uses Hip Hop as an educational model and free style poetry as a resource. Lyrics that critically judge social, political, everyday life and even the artist's own contradictions, without dogmatizing yet with strict firmness. Without limiting art to four elements or pigeonholing the struggle in a pamphlet. Art in resistance. With an international vision from the most populated city in the world Bocafloja maintains a comprehensive position that would never forget that which differentiates us. With four solo albums, the production of two compilations albums, and presence on stages that extend from Rikers Island Penitentiary Center in New York, Barrio 23 de Enero in Venezuela, to the Cultural Center Bank of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro—without omitting the innumerable appearances throughout México, during 10 years of constant activity in the Hip Hop scene—Bocafloja was presented with the DJ & Clubbing Awards’ Hip Hop Artist of the Year Award 2006 in Mexico. Bocafloja has shared the stage with such artists as Dead Prez, Afu-Ra, J-live, Freestyle Fellowship, Immortal Technique, K`naan, Rascalz, Intifada, Actitud Maria Marta, and SieteNueve, among others. Founder of QUILOMBOARTE, an organization that seeks to produce cultural events in which HIP HOP functions as an educational tool and an essential collaborative adhesive to social and political leftist movements in the processes of transformation throughout Mexico and Latin America.

Cien o mil
Bocafloja Lyrics

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Regreso,
siempre con algo nuevo así es que llámame progreso,
rima por rima, la mejor rima
en el (.) con el concepto directo que te lastima,
lo siento no voy gratis pa´ tu show,
mejor se lo dejamos al que tenga mas problemas con su flow,
yo, beat que pega,
te hago entrega,

chance y es tu banda quién le llega,
mencionado por The Sours (?), B&T (?),
entrevistas por allá y por aquí cuando a mí,
me importa mas el cambio que su título de Mc,
hablan, dicen, hacen chismes, dimes y diretes,
son de coco y no diamante todos mis aretes.

Algunos dan amor,
a otros les doy pavor,
otros me creen foráneo,
porque dejé de parecer al típico rapero subterráneo,
así que puño arriba y siente cada movimiento de mi vibra
con el uno liricista, kilo a kilo, libra a libra

*Son cien o mil,
quizás cien mil conmigo,
Boca está de vuelta porque Boca está contigo

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Préndele la vela a tu santo porque no aguanto ser hipócrita,
así que señorita,
yo solo doy respeto a quien de veras lo amerita,
tengo el control de mi propio sueño,
hay quien lo pierde como perro extraviado desesperado por su dueño,
rompí con sus parámetros y estoy formando escuela,
los que antes me miraban curiosos ahora me miran con cautela,
Hip-Hop que de la calle pasa a la universidad,
si no has asimilado es causa de inseguridad,
de años de retraso que sitúan tu realidad,
ja, tu triste realidad, ja,
y ahora llegó el que no necesita de su aprobación ridícula,
llegó el que roba el crédito de su propia película,
de vuelta está quien narra cada día del calendario,
recuerda que el Rap debía de ser el noticiero mas confiable de tu barrio

Overall Meaning

The song Cien o Mil by Bocafloja is a powerful expression of creativity and individuality. The opening lines, "Regreso, siempre con algo nuevo así es que llámame progreso," set the tone for the song as the artist states that he is always pushing forward and progressing in his craft. He goes on to deliver rhymes that are direct, harsh, and thought-provoking. He speaks of not performing for free and leaving it to those who struggle with their own flow. He asserts himself as a skilled lyricist and challenges the notion that he should be defined by his title as an MC. He dismisses rumors and gossip and stands strong as an individual who values change and progress.

The chorus of the song, "Son cien o mil, quizás cien mil conmigo, Boca está de vuelta porque Boca está contigo," speaks to the idea that the artist is not limited by numbers, but rather by the quality of his fans and supporters. He acknowledges that not everyone will love him, but he is grateful for those who do and stands with them. He calls on listeners to join him and feel every movement of his vibe.

Overall, Bocafloja's Cien o Mil is a strong declaration of individuality and the importance of progress and change in the world of Hip-Hop. The artist's confidence and unapologetic style are evident throughout the song, making it a powerful and thought-provoking piece.

Line by Line Meaning

Regreso, siempre con algo nuevo así es que llámame progreso
I am back with something new, so call me progress

Rima por rima, la mejor rima
Rap by rap, the best rhyme

En el (.) con el concepto directo que te lastima
With a direct concept that hurts, I'm on point

Lo siento no voy gratis pa´tu show
I'm sorry, I won't come for free to your show

Mejor se lo dejamos al que tenga mas problemas con su flow
Let's leave it to the one who has more problems with their flow

Yo, beat que pega, te hago entrega
I deliver beats that hit hard

Chance y es tu banda quién le llega
It's your band that gets the chance

Mencionado por The Sours (?), B&T (?), entrevistas por allá y por aquí cuando a mí
Mentioned by The Sours and B&T, interviews here and there when for me

Me importa mas el cambio que su título de Mc
I care more about change than the title of MC

Hablan, dicen, hacen chismes, dimes y diretes
They talk, say, gossip and spread rumors

Son de coco y no diamante todos mis aretes
My earrings are all coconut, not diamonds

Algunos dan amor, a otros les doy pavor
Some give love, others fear me

Otros me creen foráneo, porque dejé de parecer al típico rapero subterráneo
Others think I'm foreign because I stopped looking like the typical underground rapper

Así que puño arriba y siente cada movimiento de mi vibra con el uno liricista, kilo a kilo, libra a libra
So put your fist up and feel every movement of my vibe, with the one lyricist, kilo by kilo, pound by pound

Son cien o mil, quizás cien mil conmigo, Boca está de vuelta porque Boca está contigo
There may be a hundred or a thousand, maybe even a hundred thousand with me – Boca is back because Boca is with you

Préndele la vela a tu santo porque no aguanto ser hipócrita, así que señorita
Light a candle for your saint because I can't stand to be a hypocrite, so miss

Yo solo doy respeto a quien de veras lo amerita
I only give respect to those who truly deserve it

Tengo el control de mi propio sueño, hay quien lo pierde como perro extraviado desesperado por su dueño
I have control over my own dream, while others lose it like a desperate, lost dog searching for its owner

Rompí con sus parámetros y estoy formando escuela
I broke their parameters and I'm creating a new school

Los que antes me miraban curiosos ahora me miran con cautela
Those who used to look at me curiously now look at me cautiously

Hip-Hop que de la calle pasa a la universidad
Hip-hop that goes from the streets to the university

Si no has asimilado es causa de inseguridad
If you haven't assimilated, it's due to insecurity

De años de retraso que sitúan tu realidad, ja, tu triste realidad, ja
Years of delay that define your reality, ha, your sad reality, haha

Y ahora llegó el que no necesita de su aprobación ridícula
Now here's someone who doesn't need their ridiculous approval

Llegó el que roba el crédito de su propia película
Here comes the one who steals the credit from their own movie

De vuelta está quien narra cada día del calendario
The one who narrates every day of the calendar is back

Recuerda que el Rap debía de ser el noticiero mas confiable de tu barrio
Remember, rap was supposed to be the most reliable news source in your neighborhood

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