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/
Knock Knock
Don Carlos Lyrics
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Go away and check me little more
I need to get some sleep
I was out last night and now am feeling weak
Who's there, don't knock on my door
I won't get up and that's for sure
I need to rest my nerves
Go away, move from my door
Go away and check me little more
Can't you give me the chance
I will come along and I will nice up the dance
Hear sweet lyrics till you fall in a trance
Everyone just a jump and prance
Who's there, don't knock on my door
Go away and check me little more
I need to get some sleep
I was out last night and now my eyes are weak
Go away, don't knock on my door
'Cause I won't get up and that's for sure
Can't you give me the chance
I will come along and I will nice up the dance
Hear sweet lyrics till you fall in a trance
Everyone just a jump and prance
The lyrics to Don Carlos's song Knock Knock seem to be a plea to be left alone to rest and recover from a night of partying. The song's narrator is clearly exhausted and vulnerable, as evidenced by his request to be left alone to rest and recover from his night out. He is frustrated by someone who is knocking on his door, interrupting his much-needed sleep. Despite this, the singer is also eager to share his music and lyrics, promising to bring some energy to the dance floor. The song's lyrics paint a picture of the kind of dual-existence one often encounters in modern urban spaces, where one can be simultaneously exhausted and exhilarated, craving rest and yet never wanting to miss out on the action.
Despite its upbeat and energetic sound, Knock Knock is a poignant reflection on the desires and pressures of modern society. The song's lyrics speak to the need for rest and rejuvenation amidst the pressures of a busy and demanding world. At the same time, they also suggest that there may be something almost addictive about the stimulation that the modern world offers, and that even when we are exhausted, we may struggle to resist the urge to keep going.
Overall, the lyrics of Knock Knock offer an intriguing blend of energy, vulnerability, and self-reflection, making it a compelling and thought-provoking addition to Don Carlos's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's there, don't knock on my door
Don Carlos asks who's there and tells them not to knock on his door
Go away and check me little more
He wants the person to leave him alone and give him some space
I need to get some sleep
Don Carlos needs to rest and sleep
I was out last night and now am feeling weak
He went out last night and now feels weak and tired
I won't get up and that's for sure
Don Carlos won't get up no matter what
I need to rest my nerves
He needs to calm down and relax
Man, you come and get me disturbed
He doesn't want to be disturbed by anyone
Go away, move from my door
Don Carlos asks the person to leave and move away from his door
Can't you give me the chance
He's asking for a chance to prove himself
I will come along and I will nice up the dance
Don Carlos will join the dance and make it more enjoyable
Hear sweet lyrics till you fall in a trance
He promises sweet lyrics that will make people dance and be entranced
Everyone just a jump and prance
He wants everyone to jump and dance
I was out last night and now my eyes are weak
Don Carlos's eyes are weak because he was out all night
Go away, don't knock on my door
He tells the person to go away and not knock on his door
'Cause I won't get up and that's for sure
He repeats that he won't get up, no matter what
Writer(s): Euvin Spencer
Contributed by Adrian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@iltomrootscolection7815
Tive a honra de ver essa fera no palco em Teresina pi , canta muito e se entrega totalmente ao show , Don Carlos e simplesmente uma lenda viva um leão da escola do reggae verdadeiro , sou fã de Don Carlos.
@sytestorm
Don Carlos has such soothing voice. Always share his vibes at work. Bless to each an every soul
@johnnyb8825
Yes, there's something dream-like about it.
@nicksquires7034
I do to share his vibes at work they say they don’t like but when we’re all working I see the vibrations change to positive and focus everybody mellow
@GuerreroDelInfo
they will think you're a pothead if you play this at work
@nicksquires7034
@@GuerreroDelInfo they already know!
@anderseckstrand7033
Whoa!! Whooa! Man, this is just right right now.
Reggae healing vibes yes? ❤️🖖
@Regina-ws7sp
Lyrics so true! Much Love from Holland! Bless!
@jogadornegro2441
Clássico do reggae ... jah bless Don Carlos 🙌🏿
@gafferkadango9996
Oldies but goodies forever