In 1997 he made his CD debut, Nel-Zone, which was split into respective reggae and rap mixes, and he also was credited on a couple other CD releases that year: Don Chezina's Bien Guillao de Gangster and Ivy Queen's En Mi Imperio (1997). From this point forward, DJ Nelson began focusing on his solo career, primarily as a producer, with notable credits including Ivy Queen's The Original Rude Girl (1998) and Wisin & Yandel's Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio (2000). His mixtape-style productions continued as well, with Undertrack Collection (2000) and Music (2001), the latter of which marked the advent of his personal brand, Flow Music.
DJ Nelson signed to this label a trio of young, up-and-coming producers: Francisco Saldaña, Víctor Cabrera, Norgie Noriega, the former two of whom are better known as Luny Tunes, of course, while the latter goes by just Noriega. These three producers pooled their talents together for Mas Flow (2003), a mixtape album that was groundbreaking in terms of popularity and influence. Numerous volumes followed, except without Noriega, who went the solo route, debuting with Contra la Corriente (2004). DJ Nelson continued with his own career as well, releasing Flow la Discoteka (2004) and opening a club of the same name, at which he was the resident DJ. In addition, he is credited with having set up The Mix 107.7, a popular Puerto Rican radio station hosted by DJ Coyote, and he even took his brand into the clothing industry, forming Flow Wear. Released in 2007, Flow la Discoteka, Vol. 2 featured his biggest hit single to date, "Pasarela", performed by Dalmata. DJ Nelson, Gerardo Cruet and Arcangel, consider themselves as pioneers in the new "urban movement", a sub-genre of reggaeton and hip-hop, Electro-Flow. Electro-Flow as Arcangel baptized it, is a blend of Hip-hop, reggaeton, dance-hall, electronica, and other futuristic sounds. Electro-flow can be heard in the songs. "Chica Virtual", "Pa Que la Pases Bien", "Te Estoy Buscando". "Sexy Movimiento", "Siguelo", "Dame un Poquito" by Wisin y Yandel. "Veo Veo" by Yaga y Mackie Ranks. Also "Let's Do It" "No te Veo" all are considered Electro-flow. Some songs lean more towards dance Hip Hop while some lean more towards Reggaeton depending on the song.
Tu No Tienes Miedo
DJ Nelson Lyrics
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Olvida el olvido y no sueña conmigo
Conozco ese miedo a hablar
Es tu miedo no el mio
Mantente en calma que yo no existo si te vas
Preguntas cortas que corresponden formas de jugar
The lyrics to DJ Nelson's song Tu No Tienes Miedo speak about the fear of opening yourself up to love and the consequences that come with it. The first line "Se anima camina y no estima el camino" can be translated to "She encourages herself to walk and doesn't appreciate the path." This can be interpreted as the female character in the song pushing herself to move on and forget about the past, but not necessarily believing in the path she is taking. The next line "Olvida el olvido y no sueña conmigo" speaks about forgetting the past but not necessarily dreaming or hoping for a future with the singer. The third line, "Conozco ese miedo a hablar, es tu miedo no el mio" translates to "I know that fear of speaking, it's your fear not mine." This implies that the singer is not afraid to speak her feelings, but her partner is.
The second half of the song speaks to the singer's feelings about her partner leaving. "Mantente en calma que yo no existo si te vas" translates to "Stay calm because I don't exist if you leave." This line suggests that the singer is fully invested in her partner and needs them to be present in order for her to stay alive. The final line "Preguntas cortas que corresponden formas de jugar" translates to "Short questions that correspond to ways of playing." This line could be interpreted as the singer asking short, superficial questions in order to pass the time but not really getting to the heart of the matter. Overall, the song speaks to the fear and insecurity that can come with relationships and the struggle to navigate those feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Se anima camina y no estima el camino
They walk confidently and without regard for the path, not valuing the journey.
Olvida el olvido y no sueña conmigo
Forgetting to forget, and not dreaming of me.
Conozco ese miedo a hablar
I know that fear of speaking.
Es tu miedo no el mio
It's your fear, not mine.
Mantente en calma que yo no existo si te vas
Stay calm, because I cease to exist if you leave.
Preguntas cortas que corresponden formas de jugar
Short questions that match ways of playing.
Contributed by Penelope S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.