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/
Movin
Don Carlos Lyrics
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Straight to the top
Said we are moving
Moving nonstop
Yes we are moving
Straight to the top
Like an express train
Travelling nonstop
Obstacles and stumbling block
Yes i we a go turn back that
Nothing stays in our way
It is not yet day today
Cause we are moving
Oo yes we are moving
Said we are moving
Oo yes we are grooving
Say we are moving
Straight to the top
Said we are moving
Moving nonstop
Yes we are moving
Straight to the top
Like an express train
Travelling nonstop
Watch your will while I clear my wheel
Am not bragging this is for real
We are coming like a Weller machine
Bombling bombling
Bombling on the scene
Cause we are moving
Oo yes we are moving
We are moving
And we are grooving
Say we are moving
Straight to the top, top
Yes we are moving
Moving nonstop
Say we are moving
Moving to the top
Say we are moving
Moving nonstop
(Feel free,Ride with me)
There is no partiality
No partiality
If your hands are clean
And your heart is pure
Don't you hesitate just get on board
Cause we are moving
Oo yes we are moving
Yes we are moving
Straight to the top
Yes Straight to the top
Moving nonstop
Said we are moving
Straight to the top
Like an express train
Travelling nonstop
The song Movin by Don Carlos is an upbeat and optimistic ode to progress and determination. The main theme of the song is the unstoppable forward movement towards success, despite any obstacles that may come along the way. Don Carlos sings about how they are moving straight to the top, like an express train travelling nonstop, without any hesitation or setback. The song is a call for action, inviting listeners to join in on the journey towards victory, without any regard for any partiality or discrimination.
The first verse of the song sets the mood for what is to come. Don Carlos sings about how they are moving, straight to the top, without any hindrance or delay. He depicts the journey as a nonstop train, travelling at top speed towards the goal. He sings about the joy of the journey, the excitement that comes with moving forward, and the feeling of having momentum on their side.
The second verse highlights the obstacles and stumbling blocks that are bound to come along on the journey towards success. He asserts that they will not turn back, that nothing will stay in their way, and that they will overcome any adversity. He encourages listeners to have faith in themselves, to cultivate a pure heart and clean hands, and to get on board with the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Say we are moving
We declare ourselves to be in motion
Straight to the top
Our destination is the highest point of success
Said we are moving
We repeat our declaration of movement
Moving nonstop
We are progressing continuously without any breaks
Yes we are moving
We confirm our state of motion
Straight to the top
Our aim is the highest point of success
Like an express train
Our progress is rapid and unrelenting
Travelling nonstop
We are moving without any pause
Obstacles and stumbling block
We encounter barriers and hindrances
Yes i we a go turn back that
We will overcome all obstacles
Nothing stays in our way
We are not deterred by anything
It is not yet day today
There will be more challenges ahead
Cause we are moving
Our progress is continuous
Oo yes we are moving
We are definitely in motion
Said we are moving
We reaffirm our declaration of motion
Oo yes we are grooving
We are enjoying and celebrating our progress
Watch your will while I clear my wheel
Be diligent while I overcome this obstacle
Am not bragging this is for real
I am not boasting, what I say is true
We are coming like a Weller machine
We are advancing relentlessly like a powerful machine
Bombling bombling
We are making a lot of noise and impact
Bombling on the scene
We are creating a stir and effect
Say we are moving
We reiterate our declaration of motion
Moving to the top
Our aim is the highest point of success
We are grooving
We are enjoying and celebrating our progress
Feel free,Ride with me
Join us on our journey with no constraints
There is no partiality
We do not discriminate
If your hands are clean
If you are honest and righteous
And your heart is pure
And if your intentions are sincere
Don't you hesitate just get on board
Do not doubt, come join us
Cause we are moving
Our motion is constant
Oo yes we are moving
We are in motion
Yes Straight to the top
Our goal is the pinnacle of success
Contributed by Lucy V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Just met Don Carlos in Las Vegas at Reggae in the Desert 2022. The world needs more of DC!
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Was he in possesion of a lovely spliff such as this one? 🤗