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/
Declaration Of Rights
Don Carlos Lyrics
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Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Look how long they brought us down here
Have us in bondage right through these years
Fussing and fighting among ourselves
Get up and fight for your right my brothers
Get up and fight for your right my sisters
Took us away, yeah, from civilization
Brought us to slave in their plantation
Fussing and fighting amongs our brethrens
Living down here, man, it's worse to than hell, I say yes
Get up and fight for your right my brothers
Get up and fight for your right my sisters
Whoa-oh, yes
Whoa-oh, yes
Took us away from civilization
Brought us to slave in their plantation
Fussing and fighting among ourselves, yes
Living down here it's like living in hell, I say yes
Get up and fight for your right my brothers
Get up and fight for your right my sisters
Look how long they brought us down here
Have us in bondage right through these years
Fussing and fighting among ourselves, yes
Living down here it's like living in hell, I say
Get up and fight for your right my brothers
Get up and fight for your right my sisters
The song "Declaration Of Rights" by Don Carlos speaks about the struggles and oppression faced by black people throughout history. The song opens with a chant-like melody that sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is a call to action for black people to fight for their rights. The first verse talks about the long history of slavery and bondage that black people have endured, and how they have been pitted against each other in conflicts and disputes. The second verse continues this theme, highlighting how black people were taken away from their homes and forced to work on plantations in slavery, leading to even more fighting and arguments within their communities. The chorus emphasizes the need for black people to unite and fight for their rights, as they have been oppressed and kept in a "living hell" for far too long.
Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on the struggles and injustices faced by black people throughout history, and serves as a reminder of the need for continued action and progress in the fight for equality and justice.
Line by Line Meaning
Look how long they brought us down here
Reflecting on the long history of oppression and enslavement of black people.
Have us in bondage right through these years
Condemning the continued enslavement and forced labor of black people.
Fussing and fighting among ourselves
Acknowledging the ways in which black people have been pitted against each other and divided in order to maintain the status quo.
Living down here it's like living in hell, I say
Expressing the extreme hardship and suffering that black people have experienced due to slavery and systemic oppression.
Get up and fight for your right my brothers
Urging fellow black people to mobilize and take action in order to secure their rights and freedom.
Get up and fight for your right my sisters
Urging fellow black women to participate in the struggle for liberation and equality.
Took us away, yeah, from civilization
Recognizing that black people were forcibly removed from their homes and thrust into a foreign and hostile environment.
Brought us to slave in their plantation
Condemning the practice of enslaving black people for the profit and benefit of their oppressors.
Whoa-oh, yes
Emphasizing the gravity and urgency of the struggle for freedom and equality.
Contributed by Lucas F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@georgewellby3589
In my humble opinion Don Carlos has the voice and the sound track that makes this version my favourite. Blessings to everyone
@franciscomelo6942
Don Carlos, até então eu não conhecia agora não deixo de ouvir, todos os dias eu tenho que ouvir suas canções
@tricolr1
Esse som arrepia até a alma
@jersontemoche2323
Don carlitos!!! Cuanta calma me das , gracias !
@brunofernandes4395
Declaração de Direito !!!
@dannamagallanes7335
simplemente genial!!
@lawrencenjawe1935
So many have covered this Abyssinians song so I've just discovered. Even Dennis Brown, Leroy Sibbles among others.
@fredatema8708
This guy is more famous in Kenya than Jamaica,a well known legend in reggae events
@_mr_guiro_
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@123gogary
Doin' this song justice DON