Westside Radio
Chingo Bling Lyrics
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got a spot out west where the movies made
Top down, Low mileage
eating good, beans with the nopales
boast to the money, speedy gonzalez
93 5 Fm boy dale
Mickey Corn, Tony Montana
Call me Juan, short for Juan Hunna
Slow down, Immigration can't catch me
Got a spot hollywood where the movies made
Better yet, checks worth where the movies made
I'm at a backyard boogie on the east side
jamming west side radio in the low ride
Chile long, Boots long, Me and immigration we don't get along
Julio G bout to get it on, west side radio turn up and keep it on
Julio G bout to get it on, west side radio turn up and keep it on
Julio G bout to get it on, west side radio turn up and keep it on
In Chingo Bling's song "Westside Radio", the artist proudly claims his hometown of Houston (H-Town), where the music scene was heavily influenced by the late Texan DJ Screw and his iconic screwed and chopped mixtapes. Chingo Bling then mentions having a spot out west where movies are made, perhaps alluding to Hollywood, California. He's riding in his car with the top down, enjoying the California sun, eating good food like beans and nopales (a type of cactus), as he boasts about his wealth and invokes the image of the speedy cartoon character Speedy Gonzales.
Despite being in a new town, Chingo Bling knows where to find some good tamales, a popular Mexican dish. He then humorously warns himself to slow down so he doesn't get caught by immigration, speaking to the reality that undocumented immigrants often live with the constant fear of deportation. The artist then switches to the east side of town, where he's attending a backyard boogie, a type of outdoor party often held in Latino neighborhoods. There, he's jamming to "Westside Radio" on his lowrider car stereo. Chingo Bling describes the typical attire at these types of gatherings: long chile peppers and boots, while acknowledging the tension between himself and immigration officials. The song's repetition of Julio G getting it on, with the exhortation to turn up Westside Radio, adds to the song's celebratory atmosphere.
Overall, "Westside Radio" portrays Chingo Bling as a proud Mexican-American who feels equally at home in Houston, Hollywood, and the various Latino enclaves in between. He enjoys the finer things in life, like good food and a nice ride, while keeping a humorous sense of self-awareness about the realities of being a Latinx immigrant.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm from H-Town home of the screw tapes
I hail from Houston, Texas, which is the birthplace of Screw Tapes, a crucial element of the southern rap scene.
got a spot out west where the movies made
I own a property on the west side, which is a notable filming location for popular movies.
Top down, Low mileage
I'm driving with the top of my car down, and my car has low mileage, indicating it is well-maintained.
eating good, beans with the nopales
I'm in good health and enjoying a delicious meal of beans with nopales, which are both nutritious and traditional Mexican foods.
boast to the money, speedy gonzalez
I'm bragging about my wealth and quick ability to make money, referencing the iconic cartoon character known for his speed.
93 5 Fm boy dale
I'm a fan of radio station 93.5 FM and encourage others to listen to it as well, using the Spanish term 'dale' to express excitement and agreement.
Mickey Corn, Tony Montana
I'm mentioning the characters Mickey from the movie Rocky and Tony Montana from Scarface, showing my appreciation for classic films.
Call me Juan, short for Juan Hunna
I go by the name Juan as a nickname for Juan Hunna, which is likely a reference to my success in making a lot of money.
New in town, need tamales holla at me
I have recently moved to this area and am looking for local food. If anyone needs tamales, they can contact me.
Slow down, Immigration can't catch me
I'm driving at a moderate pace to avoid being caught by immigration authorities, reflecting the fear and challenges faced by many immigrants.
Got a spot hollywood where the movies made
I own property in Hollywood, a famous location for the film industry, emphasizing my wealth and success.
Better yet, checks worth where the movies made
I am making a lot of money through business dealings in Hollywood and am emphasizing that it is worth the effort and investment.
I'm at a backyard boogie on the east side
I'm currently attending a party in someone's backyard on the east side of town, indicating my social life and connections.
jamming west side radio in the low ride
I'm listening to West Side Radio in my low rider car, highlighting my love for music and cars, which are both significant elements of my culture upbringing.
Chile long, Boots long, Me and immigration we don't get along
I have a long-standing conflict with immigration authorities as an undocumented immigrant, and I mention two physical attributes - the length of my chile pepper and boots - which are associated with Mexican culture.
Julio G bout to get it on, west side radio turn up and keep it on
I'm excited for Julio G, a prominent DJ, to begin his show on West Side Radio, urging others to turn up the volume and keep listening.
Julio G bout to get it on, west side radio turn up and keep it on
Repeating the previous line to further emphasize the excitement and devotion to the radio show.
Julio G bout to get it on, west side radio turn up and keep it on
Repeating the previous line to further emphasize the excitement and devotion to the radio show.
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.