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/
In Pieces
Don Carlos Lyrics
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Chant it down ya man Rome is for the Romans... And Zion is for I and I
So lonely I've been down here
We want to be free, woooh... from all the misery
Yeaaaah
In a brutality, ohh yeaah
We want to be free
We gonna mash down Rome in pieces
Mash it to the ground
Mash down Rome in pieces
Mash it down the poor
Mash down Babylon kingdom down
Chant it down ya man, wooh
Chant down Rome in pieces
Chant it to the ground
We want to be free, woooh... from all the misery
Yeaaaah in brutality
We want to be free
Yes we're gona mash down Babylon kingdom down
Mash it down ya man
Mash down Babylon kingdom down
Mash it to the ground
So long we have been in captivity
And we want to be free
Free from all the misery
And brutality
We want to be free
From all the misery
Yeaaah in brutality
We want to be free
Ohhhhhhh, ohhhhhh, yeahhhh
Chant, chant, chant Babylon
Chant down Babylon kingdom down
Chant it down ya man
I mash down Rome in pieces... mash it to the ground
Chant down Babylon kingdom
Chant it down ya man
The song "In Pieces" by Don Carlos is a call for freedom from the oppressive forces of Babylon kingdom, which represents the corrupt system of the world that forces people into captivity, misery, and brutality. The message of the song invokes the power of spiritual Zion, which is the place where people can find peace, harmony, and freedom from Babylon. Don Carlos uses chants that call for the destruction of Rome, which symbolizes the decadent structures of the world that prevent people from attaining true freedom from Babylon. The song acknowledges the suffering and loneliness of people living under Babylon and the need to rise up and fight for their freedom.
The repetitive and rhythmic nature of the song adds to its meditative quality, which is common in reggae music. The use of modern electronic instrumentation in the song adds contemporary flavor to the traditional roots reggae sound. The song is a universal call for social justice and freedom and is very popular in the reggae community. Its message has resonated with people all over the world, highlighting the power of reggae music in promoting messages of change and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes, we're gonna chant down Babylon kingdom down
We are going to bring down the oppressive system that has kept us captive for so long
Chant it down ya man Rome is for the Romans... And Zion is for I and I
Rome is for those who control it, and Zion is for us, the oppressed
So lonely I've been down here
We have been fighting this battle for so long, and it has been a difficult, lonely journey
We want to be free, woooh... from all the misery
We want to break free from the suffering and pain caused by the oppressive system
Yeaaaah
Expressing passion and enthusiasm for the cause
In a brutality, ohh yeaah
The oppressive system has caused us great pain and suffering
We gonna mash down Rome in pieces
We will destroy the system piece by piece
Mash it to the ground
Completely destroy the oppressive system
Mash down Rome in pieces
Destroy the system that has kept us captive and oppressed us for so long
Mash it down the poor
The oppressive system has taken advantage of and oppressed the poor
Mash down Babylon kingdom down
Bring down the oppressive system that has ruled over us
Chant it down ya man, wooh
The power of our voices and our collective effort will bring down the system
Chant down Rome in pieces
Through our chants and action, we will destroy the oppressive system
Chant it to the ground
Our chants and efforts will completely destroy the oppressive system
Yes we're gona mash down Babylon kingdom down
Our goal is to bring down the oppressive system that has kept us captive for so long
So long we have been in captivity
We have been oppressed and controlled for far too long
And we want to be free
We want to break free and live a life of freedom and equality
Ohhhhhhh, ohhhhhh, yeahhhh
Expressing passion and enthusiasm for the cause
Chant, chant, chant Babylon
We will use our voice and action to bring down the oppressive system
Chant down Babylon kingdom down
Our efforts and actions will bring down the oppressive system
Chant it down ya man
Together we can bring down the oppressive system
Writer(s): Euvin Spencer Copyright: Suelion Music O.B.O. Ulwazi Publishing
Contributed by Taylor D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@matheusser
Woooooooooh woooyeaaaaah oooyeah.
Sim, vamos cantar o reino da Babilónia para baixo, Canta-o para baixo, meu. wooooooh
Canta o reino da Babilónia para baixo, Canta-o para baixo, homem. yeeeaah
Roma é para os romanos... E Sião é para mim e para mim
Tão só que tenho estado aqui em baixo ooyeah, oyeaah oyeaaah
Queremos ser livres... ooooh, De toda a miséria
Sim,
Dor e brutalidade. o yeaah
Queremos ser livres
Sim Vamos destruir Roma em pedaços
Destruir tudo até ao chão
Mash down Roma em pedaços oooooh
Mash it down para os pobres
Mash down reino da Babilónia down
Canta-o para baixo oooh man oooh
Cantar Roma em pedaços yeee
Cantar até ao chão
Queremos ser livres... de toda a miséria yeeeh, dor e brutalidade...
Queremos ser livres
Sim, estamos afundando o reino da Babilónia
Mash it down ya man
Mash down...
Forte !!!!!!
@eniolaonireke6877
These songs "In Pieces" and "Black History", whenever I listened to them during my University days, I used to cry. I read History and International Studies, so when treating Tran-Atlantic Slave Trade, I used to listen. They inspired me, gave me insight and at the same time, made me feel emotional.
Don Carlos is a great Reggae Legend. ❤💪😊
@anthonyratshoshi6543
One Of The Best(Euvin Spencer A.K.A Don Carlos)
@andrekennedy4092
DON CARLOS VOZ INCOMPARÁVEL,SIMPLESMENTE DEIXANDO SEU LEGADO.🎶🇧🇷
@bugglemagnum6213
This song has been stuck in my head for months and i just found it again im so fired up
@chronicklaw408
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@drecula82
I know what you mean brother! Check out Plantation, if you haven't already! 👂🏽
@richardstefan69
Me to brother. I have been searching for this tune. Big ting. Ire
@Briceclio16
Mon dieu cette version❤ magique
@ChrisAnhnam1977
Bonjour de Bretagne.
Je confirme.
Christian.
@ishmaaelrahim4469
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