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/
I'm Leaving
Don Carlos Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Whoa oh, yes
I am leaving the first thing in the morning
I've got to pack by belonging
I can't take this life of living, no way
I've got to have the spot 'cause this place is too hot
I wanna be where it's quiet
Woiie
But I say, "Don't do that, don't do that
Youth-man, don't make riot"
I say, "Don't do that, don't do that
Youth-man, don't make riot"
I am leaving on a one way ticket
I won't be coming back
Woiie, woiie
Leaving on a one way ticket
I've got to have the spot
Woiie
That's why I'm leaving, leaving
The first thing in the morning
(.)
Whoa, my-my-my-my-my, whoa oh, oh
Don't do that, don't do that
Oh no
I am leaving the first thing in the morning
I've got to pack by belonging
I can't take this life of living, no way
I've got to have the spot, 'cause this place is too hot
I wanna be where it's quiet
The youths out in the street just a make riot
Woiie
And I said, "Don't do that, don't do that
No, no, youth-man, don't do that"
"Don't do that, don't you do that
No, no, youth-man, don't do that"
Leaving... the first the in the morning
I wanna pack by belonging
I'm leaving, I'm leaving, I'm leaving
Yes, I've got to have the spot, this place is too hot
I wanna be where it's quiet
I can't take, how the youths dem a just a buss shot
Woiie, woiie
Leaving, leaving, the first the in the morning
Leaving, leaving, the first the in the morning
Whoa, my-my-my-my-my
I said, "Don't do that, don't do that
No, no, youth-man"
"Don't do that, don't do that
No, no, youth-man"
Leaving the first thing in the morning
I've got to pack by belonging
I can't take this life of living, no way
I've got to have the spot, 'cause this place is too hot
I wanna be where it's quiet
'Cause the youths out in the street just a make riot
Oh, well
"Don't do that, don't do that
No, no, youth-man, don't do that"
I said, "Don't do that, don't do that
No, no, youth-man, don't do that"
I've got a one way ticket...
The song "I'm Leaving" by Don Carlos is a reggae classic that talks about the struggles of life and the desire to leave behind a place that is too hot to handle. The song is about a man who is leaving his current situation because he cannot handle the pressure and the violence that is going on around him. He wants to leave and find peace and quiet somewhere else, away from the chaos and the riots that are happening on the streets. The singer talks about his determination to leave, even if it means never coming back, and he urges the youths to stop the violence and the rioting, and to move on with their lives.
The song's lyrics are powerful and provide a clear message about the need for peace and harmony in society. The singer's voice is soulful and emotive, conveying a sense of longing and sadness, but also of inner strength and determination. The song's melody is simple but effective, with a catchy chorus that sticks in the listener's mind long after the song is over.
In terms of interesting facts, "I'm Leaving" by Don Carlos was released on his 1982 album "Day to Day Living". The album was produced by Bunny Lee and featured musicians such as Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, and Earl "Chinna" Smith. The song was also released as a single in the same year and became a hit on the Jamaican charts. The lyrics to the song were written by Don Carlos himself, and the melody was composed by the in-house band that played on the album.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa, my-my-my-my-my
Expression of frustration
I am leaving the first thing in the morning
I will depart very early tomorrow
I've got to pack by belonging
I need to pack up my belongings
I can't take this life of living, no way
I cannot tolerate this way of life
I've got to have the spot 'cause this place is too hot
I need to vacate this location because it's too dangerous
I wanna be where it's quiet
I desire a peaceful place
All the youths out in the street just a make riot
All the young people in the street are causing a disturbance
Woiie
Expression of frustration/pain
But I say, "Don't do that, don't do that
But I advise, "Stop doing that, stop doing that
Youth-man, don't make riot"
Young man, stop causing a disturbance
I am leaving on a one way ticket
I am departing permanently
I won't be coming back
I will never return
That's why I'm leaving, leaving
That's why I am departing
The first thing in the morning
Very early tomorrow
Whoa, my-my-my-my-my, whoa oh, oh
Expression of frustration
Don't do that, don't do that
Stop doing that, stop doing that
Oh no
Expression of disappointment/fear
Leaving... the first the in the morning
Departing very early tomorrow
I wanna pack by belonging
I need to pack my belongings
I'm leaving, I'm leaving, I'm leaving
I am departing
Yes, I've got to have the spot, this place is too hot
I need to vacate this location because it's too dangerous
I can't take, how the youths dem a just a buss shot
I cannot bear the young people causing gunshots in the street
Woiie, woiie
Expression of frustration/pain
Leaving, leaving, the first the in the morning
Departing very early tomorrow
Whoa, my-my-my-my-my
Expression of frustration
I said, "Don't do that, don't do that
I advise, "Stop doing that, stop doing that
No, no, youth-man"
No, no, young man
I've got a one way ticket...
I have a ticket for a permanent departure
Writer(s): Euvin Spencer
Contributed by Gabriella J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TM°
💥💥💥❤
Wise Duncan
A big tune I know
Malik yayo
Can't take this life of living..oih carlos
Jedidah Kaseki
Fussing and fighting among ourselves