His debut album, The Last Don, sold over 350,000 units in South America. Both "The Last Don" as the live edition of it have been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Worldwide, The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD] sold over one million copies, according to the official website. His debut single, "Dale Don Dale", sold over 100,000 copies in South America. He received the awards for "Latin Pop Album of the Year" and "New Artist & Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year" by the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2003. The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD] was also nominated for "Urban Music Album" at the 2005 Latin Grammy Awards
He started his career after facing many obstacles when Héctor Delgado (from the duo Héctor y Tito) gave him an opportunity to be a backup singer. After that, he sang in a live concert with Héctor and Tito in 2003, which was released later as a CD and DVD, which included the songs that became instant hits, Baila Morena and Amor de Colegio.
In 2005, Don Omar released the reggaeton album "Da Hitman Presents Reggaeton Latino", which broke the record for "Highest First Week Sales for a Reggaeton Album" by selling over 31,000 units in its first week, resulting a debut of #61 in The Billboard 200. Wisin y Yandel held that record until "Reggaeton Latino" was released.
The first single released from Reggaeton Latino, "Dale Don Dale [Remix]" , which features rapper Fabolous, debuted at #1 on the crossover chart.
He is currently signed to VI Music through Universal Music Latino.
In early 2006, the Governor of Puerto Rico, Aníbal Acevedo Vilá publicly mentioned interest in having Don Omar participate in a program against School Desertion. However, the Secretary of Education has rejected Don Omar sponsoring it due to his lyrics. The local press has also mentioned that Omar himself did not finish High School.
Currently has his own record label "El Orfanato" (The Orphanage) and had a magnificent performance in the 2011 Latin Music Billboard Awards where he received the Award for Latin Rythm Airplay.
How We Roll
Don Omar Lyrics
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Robin (Yeah)
Lex
El Orfanato
iDon
that's how we roll, we roll like this
that's how we roll, we roll like this
that's how we roll, we roll like this
We roll like this
Down blue jeans y un white T
Fora'o en tinta full de bling bling
corro el bloque we run the street
y tengo un coro de loco que si toco tan pa' ti
Estoy contrata'o con el TNT tirame el Blackberry
Tengo noticias pa' ti, soy mejor que tú cherry
tengo tres mansiones dos porsches y un bentley
millonario y me casé con jackie
that's how we roll, we roll like this
that's how we roll, we roll like this
that's how we roll, we roll like this
that's how we roll, we roll like this
desaparece como crazy de mi sueño es el Bob Marley
Dónde estoy quemando los oficios que dio Holly
junto con Sony voy a anticipar tu futuro
aguántate cabrón que yo voy a comer culo
tu comitiva que no gasté en saliva
te escriba quien te escriba mientras yo viva
mientras yo sea presidente y esta industría tenga vida
no te vista tú no vienes pa'ca arriba
Yes I keep full the tank for the highway
yes I keep full playing for the skyway
It's just me and my gang you're in our way
it's no wonder why your hate is up in my face
Yes I keep full the tank for the highway
yes I keep full playing for the skyway
It's just me and my gang you're in our way
it's no wonder why your hate is up in my face
that's how we roll, we roll like this (D O)
that's how we roll, we roll like this (Robin)
that's how we roll, we roll like this (We roll like this)
that's how we roll, we roll like this (Lex, Robin)
We roll like this
iDon
Tick Tick Tick Tick Tick Tick
D O
No trates de compararte
tú estas hablando con el presidente
The lyrics to Don Omar's song "How We Roll" describe the lavish lifestyle of the artist and his gang, as they cruise through the streets in their expensive cars, wearing designer clothes and showing off their jewelry. The lyrics mention specific details such as the singer's three mansions, two Porsches, and a Bentley, which suggest that he is a successful and wealthy individual. The chorus repeats, "that's how we roll, we roll like this," emphasizing the self-confidence and assertiveness of the group.
The verse in Spanish (translated to English) refers to the singer's fame and status as a millionaire, with people lining up to see him and offering him lucrative contracts. The lyrics also allude to the singer's rivalry with other artists, boasting that he is better than them and that their hate towards him only fuels his success. The verse concludes with a reference to Bob Marley and his influence on the singer's life, implying that the artist has overcome obstacles and challenges through his perseverance and determination.
Overall, the song "How We Roll" portrays a luxurious and confident lifestyle, as well as the singer's success and resilience in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
night riders Robin Lex
Robin and Lex are night riders
Robin (Yeah)
Robin agrees
El Orfanato
Referring to their crew 'El Orfanato'
iDon
Referring to themselves
that's how we roll, we roll like this
This is how they live their life
Down blue jeans y un white T
They are wearing jeans and a t-shirt
Fora'o en tinta full de bling bling
They are covered in tattoos and bling
corro el bloque we run the street
They run the block and the streets
y tengo un coro de loco que si toco tan pa' ti
They have a crazy crew that will do anything for them
Estoy contrata'o con el TNT tirame el Blackberry
They are hired by the TNT and need to be contacted via Blackberry
Tengo noticias pa' ti, soy mejor que tú cherry
They have news for you, they are better than you
tengo tres mansiones dos porsches y un bentley
They have three mansions, two Porsches, and a Bentley
millonario y me casé con jackie
They are a millionaire and married to someone named Jackie
desaparece como crazy de mi sueño es el Bob Marley
Bob Marley is in their dreams as they disappear like they are crazy
Dónde estoy quemando los oficios que dio Holly
They are burning the lessons that Holly gave them
junto con Sony voy a anticipar tu futuro
They and Sony are going to predict your future
aguántate cabrón que yo voy a comer culo
They are not going to back down and are going to rise to the top
tu comitiva que no gasté en saliva
Their competition is not saying much to them
te escriba quien te escriba mientras yo viva
No matter who speaks to them, they will always be on top
mientras yo sea presidente y esta industría tenga vida
As long as they are the leader and the industry still exists, they will remain on top
no te vista tú no vienes pa'ca arriba
Their competition is not worthy of their attention
Yes I keep full the tank for the highway
They always have a full gas tank for the highway
yes I keep full playing for the skyway
They are never going to stop shooting for the stars
It's just me and my gang you're in our way
Their gang is all they need and they won't let anyone get in their way
it's no wonder why your hate is up in my face
Their competition hates them and it's obvious
iDon
Referring to themselves
Tick Tick Tick Tick Tick Tick
Sound effects
D O
Referring to themselves
No trates de compararte
Don't try to compare yourself to them
tú estas hablando con el presidente
They are the president and you are talking to them
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIAM LANDRON RIVERA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jagakek8388
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah
Don Omar, J-Doe, Reek da Villian, Busta Rhymes
(Come on, come on, come on)
That's how we roll, we roll like this
That's how we roll, we roll like this
We roll like this
[Busta Rhymes - Verse 1:]
Now, now, now, now, now
Ya'll know what we do, ya'll know exactly how we rolling
And we hugging every block don't matter how police patrol it
And we do it how we do it whether it's now or it's later
And we always handle business cause we bout gettin this paper
What you want, what you need, as we walk through every gutter
Every hood and every street and every block we got it covered
Throwing money while we in the club with shorties on the pole
Lets get it popping in this bitch, me and my clique coming through
that's how we.
[Don Omar - Chorus:]
That's how we roll, we roll like this
That's how we roll, we roll like this
That's how we roll, we roll like this
That's how we roll, we roll like this
We roll like this
[Reek da Villian:]
Yeah, he he, yeah
Hey let's get it
[Busta Rhymes:]
Reek da Vill' get'em
[Reek da Villian - Verse 2:]
Hop in any vehicle I choose
I get up in that 'Vet and start it all you hear is vrooom
Roaring up the engine 'till it pop like a balloon
Light my dutch hit the clutch throw it in the gear and peeew
Riding in the fast cars driving like it's NASCAR
Tearing up the asphalt when I'm in that Jaguar
Dipping away from Nassau, redlining the dash board
Exhaust blowing fire like a rocket 'bout to blast off, fast y'all
[J-Doe - Verse 3:]
Yeah, yeah, J-Doe I rock'em
You know how we roll (roll), you know how we do it (do it)
You know we the realest when it come to doing music
don't wanna see me prove it baby, if I gotta lose it
Then it's on turn ya radio on, you gon hear the newest
J-Doe spits hate on this, why the hell you doing that
How the hell you being loser hating on me I'm the best
I be pissing on competition if there's any give me more my flows
Or let me get me used up fork don't need a Jimmy and Newegie boys
[Don Omar - Chorus:]
That's how we roll, we roll like this
That's how we roll, we roll like this
That's how we roll, we roll like this
That's how we roll, we roll like this
We roll like this
[Busta Rhymes - Verse 4:]
We roll like this let me talk to'em
Here we go here we here we go again
Pedal to the metal now we blowing in the wind
Top back nigga better stop that
If you trynna front you already know we killers to the end
Everyday we gotta go secure another win
Put that money where ya mouth will spend
Let's get it popping everybody know that
When we in the building, here we go again
Couple Porsches, couple Bugatti's, Phantoms
Derek, Lam', Lenches, couple of Maybachs
Suited and booted, SLR McLaren bitches
Rolling see the way we holding see the money folding
Everybody see the way we hit it, chosen when we hit the road and
Everthing is golden ya'll already know how we get it (vroooom)
Peel out on they ass, 160 weed on the dash
Hand on the wheel I'ma feed on the gas, got everything on smash
Don Omar lets get it, Reek da Vill', J-Doe weee
See the way we do it, see the way we cut up
Put ya money where ya mouth is or shut up
Legal shots everybody in the place let me see you put ya gun up
We gon pop ready, if you ready, ya'll already know the way we run up
When we come to take away the streets ya'll niggas know the goal
Every time we put it down the whole world knows that's how we
[Don Omar - Chorus:]
That's how we roll, we roll like this
That's how we roll, we roll like this
That's how we roll, we roll like this
That's how we roll, we roll like this
We roll like this
@apsilon9897
N O S T A L G I A
@donovangraven8427
Simpler times
@cristiana7793
S A D
@mkd8679
Yeah
@-ds3107
Yeaaaaaah
@wesleyceci
@@want.m2908 meio escasso aki de br né
@saep_tech
Spotify needs to bring this song back to the app! It’s on Spotify but you just can’t play it and it’s such a great song! The nostalgia is crazy 😭
@ieltslearning88
Without Paul Walker Fast and Furious is not like before. Honestly, I miss him.
@Hattar-wx6vu
i agree
@OCKHighlights
It is still ok