1) Italian… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists using the name Don Carlos:
1) Italian deep house producer and DJ Carlo Troja
2) Jamaican reggae singer and composer
1) Carlo Troja aka Don Carlos hails from Varese, in the North of Italy, and is active as a DJ from the late 70's.
He debuted as a producer towards the end of the 80's with the single 'Alone' on Calypso Records (Irma), which became one of the cult tracks of the international Deep House scene. His productions have always mixed House rhythms with afro-american jazz sounds, verging sometime towards disco, sometime towards progressive house or electronic soul.
In 1992 IRMA USA released his first album 'Mediterraneo', followed in 1993 by the Montego Bay project, produced together with Stefano Tirone (S-Tone Inc.), also on IRMA. He then released some singles on the Chicago based label Guidance under the Aquanauts moniker. He also reached the UK charts with the hit 'You Make Me Feel', sung by Byron Stingley, cover of the cult song by Sylvester.
In 2000 he released a single on Erik Morillo's Subliminal Soul label and played highly acclaimed gigs at Ministry of Sound and Turnmills in London. In 2002 he released his third album 'Music in My Mind' featuring top guest vocalists like Kim Mazelle, Michelle Weeks, Taka Boom and Kevin Bryant.
Following two mixed compilations ('Cafe De Paris Saint Tropez' and 'DJ Set') in 2004 IRMA released a collection of his 90's productions titled 'Mediterraneo', like his debut US album.
After that a serious car accident kept him away from clubs and recording studio for several months. Finally back in shape he released his fourth album 'The Cool Deep', 8 years since the previous one, which includes all the unreleased material produced during this time.
2) Don Carlos (born Euvin Spencer) was born and raised in one of the most deprived regions of Western Kingston, Jamaica, in a district known as Waterhouse. It was also a musical spawning ground for many of Reggae's greatest talents, such as King Tubby, The Jays, Junior Reid and King Jammy. Don Carlos started his singing career in 1973, as one of the original members of the roots vocal group Black Uhuru.
Alongside other founding members, Don played a prominent role in the recordings of the highly acclaimed Love Crisis album for producer Prince Jammy in 1977. The album was later re-released and re-titled as Black Sounds of Freedom. A year after the trio's ground breaking debut, Don Carlos surprisingly decided to part company in pursuit of a solo career. Having needed at least three years to get the grips of being a soloist, plus developing a knack for song writing and grooming that distinctive, vocal styling it wasn't until May 1981 that Carlos really took the fraternity by storm, courtesy of a heavy, roots and culture flavored show case album Suffering for Negus Roots.
Since then, working alongside Goldie, his side kick, co-writer and back-up vocalist, having built and consolidated a staunch following through touring the live circuit--plus 12 solo albums--there has been no turning back.
Artist website: http://www.doncarlosreggae.com/
Crucial Situation
Don Carlos Lyrics
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And the creation,
The people can't just get no satisfaction,
Hunger and poverty all day is what they experience
Everyday you can see the youth in the ghetto,
Suffering from hunger and poverty,
Father and the children no food to eat woooo.
Mother and children looking for a feed woooo wooo yeah
In Don Carlos's song "Crucial Situation," the lyrics delve into the dire circumstances faced by a nation and its people. The singer expresses a sense of helplessness in trying to find the right words to describe the gravity of the situation. The "creation" refers to the state of affairs or the world that has been built. The people are unable to find satisfaction as they continually grapple with hunger and poverty. The lyrics shed light on the daily experiences of the youth in the ghetto, who endure the agonizing realities of starvation and destitution.
The song emphasizes the bleakness that permeates the lives of families in this crucial situation. Both fathers and their children suffer from a lack of food, struggling to find nourishment. Mothers, too, are depicted as desperately searching for a means to provide their children with sustenance. The lyrics expose the desperation and struggle that grips the community, painting a vivid picture of the hardships faced by those living in poverty.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what to say about this situation coz that of the nation
I am at a loss for words to describe the current situation because it reflects the state of the entire country.
And the creation
And the overall state of society.
The people can't just get no satisfaction
The citizens are unable to find contentment.
Hunger and poverty all day is what they experience
They face hunger and poverty constantly throughout the day.
Everyday you can see the youth in the ghetto
On a daily basis, one can witness the young generation residing in disadvantaged areas.
Suffering from hunger and poverty
Enduring the hardships caused by deprivation and scarcity.
Father and the children no food to eat woooo
The father and his children lack the means to have a proper meal.
Mother and children looking for a feed woooo wooo yeah
The mother and her children are desperately searching for nourishment.
Writer(s): Euvin Spencer
Contributed by Lila L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@imrojoosten3277
Goes back to my youth,
Secretly smoking ganja
@mogwerarichardtsatsengseng1103
Varsity '87, wt Lawrence Mazinyane, Leruri Dujeng, Tom Proctor (RIP), Antony Muir, Reginald, Ana his chick & Mhulatshi. One of my best times lives lived bro.
@SakheleMalunga
Childhood memories growing up in the ghettos of Mdantsane in South Africa 🇿🇦 The message is still relevant in 2020... Suffering Album is a Classic
@lawrencegeorge3036
Love from Kenya 🙌🍥
@fatimangara4538
Thank you for this song.. been hunting for it ..much love Don Carlos Sir💝we was raised on reggae tunes and we say nuff respect to you all
@wilsonmukuna3692
Old is gold,music that will take centuries to fed.
@besoralmin1085
Big tune🇰🇪
@masangaben7089
The real music of all times.
@jercihb7699
wonderful song, definitely one of my favorites by don carlos and the perfectly executed drums
@albertchigoche727
Timeless Classic!!!