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/
Sattamasagana
Don Carlos Lyrics
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Where there's no night, there's only day
Look into the book of life, and you will see
That there's a land, far far away
That there's a land, far far away
The King of Kings and the Lord of Lords
Sit upon His throne and He rules us all
That He rules us all
That He rules us all
The King of Kings and the Lord of Lords
Sit upon His throne and He rules us all
Look into the book of life, and you will see
That He rules us all
That He rules us all
There is a land, far far away
Where there's no night, there's only day
Look into the book of life, and you will see
That there's a land, far far away
That there's a land, far far away
Satta Massagana
Ahamlack, Ulaghize
Satta Massagana
Ahamlack, Ulaghize
Ulaghize, Ulaghize
The lyrics to Don Carlos's song "Sattamasagana" speak about a faraway land where there is no night, only day. The song encourages the listener to look into the book of life to see this land for themselves. The land is ruled by the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords who sits on his throne, and the book of life reveals that he rules us all. The song repeats these themes, emphasizing the message that there is a place beyond this present reality, one that can only be accessed by looking within ourselves and recognizing divine authority.
The song is centered around the Rastafarian faith, which emphasizes the importance of Ethiopia as the home of God in Africa. The phrase "Satta Massagana" comes from the Amharic language and means "give thanks," often used as a greeting or farewell. The lyrics convey a sense of longing for a place where the forces of light reign supreme and everything is in harmony with Nature. The message of the song is ultimately one of hope and inspiration, reminding us to keep our eyes fixed on the divine and to strive to live in tune with its rhythms.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a land, far far away
There exists a distant place, far beyond our reach
Where there's no night, there's only day
This land is characterized by perpetual daylight; there is no darkness
Look into the book of life, and you will see
By consulting the scriptures, one will find mention of this place
That there's a land, far far away
It is affirmed that the distant land does exist
That there's a land, far far away
It is reiterated that the distant land does exist
The King of Kings and the Lord of Lords
The Ruler of all rulers and the Supreme Deity
Sit upon His throne and He rules us all
The Almighty rules over us all from His seat of power
Look into the book of life, and you will see
By referring to holy texts or scriptures, one can realize the reality of this Divine rule
That He rules us all
It is affirmed that the Almighty oversees and governs our entire existence
That He rules us all
It is reiterated that the Almighty oversees and governs our entire existence
Satta Massagana
Praise be to the Almighty
Ahamlack, Ulaghize
Universal Lord, King of Kings
Satta Massagana
Praise be to the Almighty
Ahamlack, Ulaghize
Universal Lord, King of Kings
Ulaghize, Ulaghize
King of Kings, King of Kings
Contributed by Matthew W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@OnyxGoddess
brought tears to my eyes.....daddy used to sing this to me every night before i went to bed
@Ibramuos06
Reggae cura para el alma! Bless desde la costa caribe Colombiana!
@compaoskar
reggae mi life, rasta mi world, haile selassie conqueror of mi soul, jah gave me ganja. gretings from puerto vallarta mexico, land of iguanas mariguanas
@ReggaeSwiat
He is a legend like Bob Marley. Nice ;)
@edred1111
king don keeping it real, jah bless rasta elders
@jermaine023
@inaccesscigi I too was there, Awesome show from the Great Don himself!! Bless up
@rasnjogu
jah lives forever and one day we will live with him in that land far far away,respect.
@EyeconUganda
Indeed, 'there is land far away' how can I miss the like button?
@1love108
HE rule us all! tell dem new world order bumbaclaat! big up don carlos everytime!
@vladcarlos100
i and i love don carlos !!!! jah live !!!