Ephrem J went solo at the end of 2006 a… Read Full Bio ↴Ephrem J, Dutch Caribbean Singer
Ephrem J went solo at the end of 2006 after winning 4 Premio Karabela and nominated as the best singer in 2006. He launched his first album as a solist in july 2007 and ahd a succesfull concert at the end of september 2007. Ephrem J's band is all about slow groove, ballads and Latin R&B with a splash of jazzy musicEphrem Jonathan Ocalia was born in Curacao on November 24, 1984. His father, Ephrem Ocalia Sr., sang and was his first inspiration as a child. Ephrem J started his singing try-outs as most children does, participating in local talent shows. He was soon discovered as a talented young singer and started to sing at a very young age in local bands. While attending school he continued singing in local bands like the OK-band and got guidance by experienced singers, although he remains a largely self-taught singer. Than, he dropped out of school, soon quit the OK Band and became the lead singer of the local band Guess, singing mostly "ritmo kombin�¡", a local popular dance music.
At the end of 2006 Ephrem J was the most credited local young artist in Curacao. He received several awards for best male voice and local singer of the year and became the preferred entertainment singer for private birthday parties, wedding parties and the like.
Highly inspired by singers as Luther Vandross and other American and Latin American vocalists, Ephrem J quit the band Guess, only to start his solo career early 2007. At that moment, Ephrem J had several compositions- written by him while day dreaming about his future- of ballads, latin R&B and slow groove songs and approached Jazz musicians Gregory Colina and Gedeon Chandler, to arrange the songs musically. He then entered the recording studio and soon released his first album as a soloist. Both the cover song "Speransa" (hope) and "Stimabu So" reached the local radio charts. Meanwhile Ephrem J was the focus during two concerts and got very busy days as singer for many private celebrations. He also entered the world of commercials, singing a local jingle for a popular brand of condom, appearing on a billboard for a jeans pants company and on several advertisement posters. His popularity grew even more among the local community and was again credited as a vocalist at the end of 2007 receiving several awards, one of which was the "Edgar Supriano-prize" by the national association of musicians and artists, AMAK, as singer of the year. In 2008 he started the year again with big impact, participating at the carnival's Tumba Festival with one of the most popular bands Gio Fuertisimo and got recognition again, as the third finalist among more than 60 participants. Currently, Ephrem J is working on his international album, with some nice ballads, slow rock and Tropical music in the Spanish language. His solo career got highlighted this year when he got the gig to sing with the Marine Band of the Royal Marines (a harmonic orchestra) in Willemstad. In November 2008 he released his first international album "Lating Evolution".
El Mejor Momento
Ephrem J Lyrics
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Hace tiempo que no importa que vendrá
Ya perdí de vista a los gigantes
Ya no pueden asustarme porque
Hoy me he levantado fuerte
Todos los caminos me trajeron hasta aquí
Es el momento de salir y respirar
Es el momento de saltar para caer de pie
Rompe con la puerta y grita
Fuerte que se entere el mundo
Este es el mejor momento
Nunca dejaré de agradecerte
Cada luz que has encendido en el salón
Eres patrimonio de mi suerte
Eres risa y eres más que una canción
Y es que yo encontré la vida en tus abrazos
Aprendí que lo importante pasa hoy
Es el momento de salir y respirar
Es el momento de cantarle a todo lo que ves
Es el momento de saltar para caer de pie
Rompe con la puerta y grita
Fuerte que se entere el mundo
Este es el mejor momento
In "El Mejor Momento" by Ephrem J, the lyrics describe a newfound sense of strength and confidence. The opening lines suggest that the singer hasn't dreamt big or worried about the future in a while, implying a sense of apathy or complacency. However, the singer then asserts that they're no longer afraid of giants, suggesting that they've gained a certain resilience or courage. The chorus emphasizes this newfound confidence by urging the listener to take advantage of the present moment and be bold, singing, "It's time to go out and breathe / It's time to sing to everything you see / It's time to jump and land on your feet / Break down the door and scream / Loud enough for the world to hear / This is the best moment."
The second verse takes a more introspective turn, as the singer thanks someone for the light they've brought into their life. This person is described as "patrimony of my luck" and more than just a song or laughter, suggesting that they hold immense value to the singer. The verse then ends with the singer emphasizing the importance of living in the present, saying that they've found life in this person's embrace and that "what's important happens today." Overall, "El Mejor Momento" is an uplifting song that encourages the listener to seize the day and find strength and joy in the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Hace tiempo que no sueño en grande
It has been a while since I dreamt big
Hace tiempo que no importa que vendrá
It has been a while since I cared about what may come
Ya perdí de vista a los gigantes
I have already lost sight of the giants
Ya no pueden asustarme porque
They cannot scare me anymore because
Hoy me he levantado fuerte
Today, I have risen strong
Todos los caminos me trajeron hasta aquí
All the roads have led me here
Es el momento de salir y respirar
It is time to go out and breathe
Es el momento de cantarle a todo lo que ves
It is time to sing to everything you see
Es el momento de saltar para caer de pie
It is time to jump to land on your feet
Rompe con la puerta y grita
Break the door down and shout
Fuerte que se entere el mundo
loudly, so the world knows
Este es el mejor momento
This is the best moment
Nunca dejaré de agradecerte
I will never stop thanking you
Cada luz que has encendido en el salón
For every light you have turned on in the room
Eres patrimonio de mi suerte
You are the inheritance of my luck
Eres risa y eres más que una canción
You are laughter and you are more than a song
Y es que yo encontré la vida en tus abrazos
And I found life in your hugs
Aprendí que lo importante pasa hoy
I learned that the important thing happens today
Contributed by Colton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@madachape
Cristo vive te ama y v
Vendrá pronto por su pueblo, Oren mientras hay tiempo, DIOS TE BENDIGA
@cristalalonzo1772
Hermoso me encanta maravilloso ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰🥰
@josejoaquinfernandez3492
"Oye mi hermano..." cualquier bachata que escuche de ti alucino. Eres de lo mejor...tienes una voz especial y tus canciones tienen un ritmo que incitan a bailar. Enhorabuena y sigue creando como lo estás haciendo.
@macarenalara62
❤🤩 Amo amo con el alma ésta canción...
@beatajaskiewicz8833
Que bella canción y el lugar Barcelona muy preciosoooo ❤❤❤💖💖💖
@joseluisgonzalez5598
Me gusta me gusta mucho tus bachatas les das un toque internacional...
@derlyliuruiz659
Perfecto como siempre sin palabras 💜
@vivianagarridolepuman1752
Amo este cantante amos sus canciones ❤️💕
@astridespinoza7374
La segunda mejor canción, después de #CuandoSeAcabaElPlacer #Bachata... Eres un amor y tus canciones las mejores ❤
@pattymn3560
Amo esta canción ❤ ephrem j ❤