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/
Music Crave
Don Carlos Lyrics
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A-music crave I wanna rave tonight oh oh oh oh
A-music crave I just can't be satisfied ooh yes
First thing I've got to do is find a corner to control
Then send for the girl that I adore woah ohh
She gonna rave with I oh yes
Till broad daylight oh yes
Cos of music craving I wanna rave woah ohh
A-music crave I just can't be satisfied
The dance get tight oh oh
I hope there don't break no fight
I wanna enjoy myself
I wanna enjoy myself right in the dance oh yes
Cos a-music crave I wanna rave tonight uunh woah
A-music crave I just can't be satisfied woah ohh aa-nooo
I wanna rave aa-nooo
First thing I've got to do is find a corner to control
Then send for the girl that I adore woah yeah
She gonna rave with I oh yes
Till it's broad daylight oh yes
We gonna rave, we gonna rave cos of music crave uunh uuh
A-music crave I wanna rave tonight oh yes
A-music crave I can't be satisfied oh oh oh oooh
Mr operator I love the selection you're playing
You make me feel irie
You make me feel sweet oh yes
I wanna rave oh yeah oh yeah
Till broad daylight oh oh
I wanna rave I wanna rave cos of music crave oh oh
A-music crave I wanna rave tonight oh oh
A-music crave I just can't be satisfied woah oh oh oh yeah
Oh well a no a no a no a no a no
I wanna rave I wanna rave oh oh
Cos the dance get tight oh yes
I hope there don't break no fight uunh unh
Oh well, I'm raving I'm craving I'm raving
I'm raving I'm craving I'm raving, I'm raving craving, I'm raving craving, I'm raving craving.
The song "Music Crave" by Don Carlos is an anthem for lovers of reggae music and those who enjoy raving. The title of the song, "Music Crave," is a self-explanatory term that refers to the intense desire to rave and dance to reggae music. The song talks about how the singer searches for a corner to control, sends for the girl he adores, and raves till dawn because of his insatiable hunger for the music.
The lyrics show that the singer wants to enjoy himself and feel irie while raving, hoping that there will be no fights during the dance. The lyrics also express the singer's gratitude to the DJ for playing a good selection of music that makes him feel sweet. The chorus, "A-music crave I wanna rave tonight," is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the singer's desire to satisfy his craving for music.
Overall, the song "Music Crave" by Don Carlos is an upbeat and exciting song about the love of reggae music and the desire to dance and rave to it. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the experience that the singer and his lover have while dancing to the reggae beat.
Line by Line Meaning
Woooooo hoooooo oowell oowell oowell aaaaaahhhh
Exclamation of excitement and anticipation for a night of music and dancing
A-music crave I wanna rave tonight oh oh oh oh
Expressing a strong desire to dance and enjoy music tonight
A-music crave I just can't be satisfied ooh yes
Acknowledging that the desire to dance and enjoy music cannot be fully satisfied
First thing I've got to do is find a corner to control
Need to establish a personal space in the dance floor to fully enjoy the music and dancing
Then send for the girl that I adore woah ohh
Requesting the presence of a loved one to share the joy of dancing and music
She gonna rave with I oh yes
Anticipating dancing and enjoying music together with the loved one
Till broad daylight oh yes
Planning to dance and enjoy music until the early morning
Cos of music craving I wanna rave woah ohh
Motivated to dance and enjoy music due to an intense craving
The dance get tight oh oh
Noting that the dance floor is getting crowded and intense
I hope there don't break no fight
Expressing the desire for a peaceful and enjoyable night without any conflicts
I wanna enjoy myself
Desiring to have a fun and enjoyable time
I wanna enjoy myself right in the dance oh yes
Desiring to fully enjoy and engage in the dancing and music
Mr operator I love the selection you're playing
Expressing appreciation and admiration for the music being played
You make me feel irie
Feeling happy and relaxed due to the music being played
You make me feel sweet oh yes
Feeling uplifted and joyful due to the music being played
I wanna rave oh yeah oh yeah
Reaffirming the desire to dance and enjoy music
Mr operator I wanna hear some more oh oh
Requesting more music to continue dancing and enjoying
Oh well a no a no a no a no a no
Expression of excitement and enjoyment through nonsensical words
I wanna rave I wanna rave oh oh
Reaffirming the desire to dance and enjoy music
Cos the dance get tight oh yes
Noting that the dance floor is getting crowded and intense
I hope there don't break no fight uunh unh
Expressing the desire for a peaceful and enjoyable night without any conflicts
Oh well, I'm raving I'm craving I'm raving
Repeating the desire and excitement to dance and enjoy music
I'm raving I'm craving, I'm raving craving, I'm raving craving, I'm raving craving.
Continuing to express the strong desire to dance and enjoy music
Writer(s): SPENCER EUVIN MCCALLUS
Contributed by Nicholas R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@michaellock7642
Don Carlos has the best voice of any reggae singer.
@user-jv9ws5ro7q
In reggae there is no competition, but even Bob Marley said Dennis Brown was 'his' favourite singer and he crowned me 'Prince of Reggae... so opinions differ... think again... Don Carlos didnt even shake the Black Uhuru Sound when he replaced Michael Rose for a time... so music is something like pies... from your grandma... today.s may be good than yesterdays but you dont hate your grandma... we together ...we have no competion in reggae..
@michaelnosiku4579
unique voice unique flow
@joemalombola-re6kl
This song entitled music grave brings memories of Don't Carlos 's concert entitled harvest night concert. It was wonderful seing Don Carlos performing live at woodlands stadium, here in Zambia.
@lawrencenjawe1935
OneOne of the very best tracks of the album. Robbie Shakespeare's bass guitar rules!!!
@neneocansey4835
DC your voice is too much. Killer voice. Romantic voice. Jah Guide
@KabeloMoloi-nu4zn
I like music of don Carlos ❤
@ChibuezeDiwe-vn1dv
Music is craving me i must say
@neneocansey4835
Omg...you are too much DC
@elie917
Simply the best.