After generating 100 million streams, attracting 100k cumulative social media followers, and receiving acclaim from Pitchfork, MTV, Thissongissick, and many more, the New Jersey-raised and brooklyn-based artist and producer embeds an important affirmation within the framework of his next full-length album, "Daymaker".
Since 2012, he has carved out a niche of his own in addition to collaborating in the studio and on stage with Big Gigantic, Griz, Madeon, Tokimonsta, and Matoma, among others.
Not to mention, he graced the bills of festivals such as Austin City Limits, Electric Forest, Okeechobee, Holy Ship!, and Voodoo Music + arts, to name a few. Critical acclaim followed with Pitchfork describing “believe in me” as “a new summer anthem.” regarding 2016’s bright moments, mtv wrote, “the producer’s new album weaves smooth 1970s and 1980s samples into perfect grooves.”
In 2019, he began to widen the sonic palette. For the first time, he hit the studio with collaborators to architect what would become daymaker. He worked closely with an all-star cast of musicians, including keyboardist Borahm Lee [pretty lights], Jeff Franca [thievery corporation], Eddie Roberts [the new mastersounds], Hunter Roberts, hip-hop funk duo recess, Mike Tallman of funk and roots outfit euforquestra and the color red label, and more. Now, he introduces daymaker with a brazilian bounce, tropical house flavor, and chilled beats on lead single “wild summer.”
Brunch At The Bodega
Flamingosis Lyrics
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Toca la timba...!
Timba timbero me voy pa la timba
Timba timbero me voy pa la timba
Timba timbero me voy pa la timba
Timba timbero me voy pa la timba
Oh la vida como bota (me voy pa la
(Me voy pa la timba) Oh la vida como bota (me voy
Pa la timba) toda mi vida (pero me voy pa la timba)
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The lyrics of Flamingosis's song "Brunch at the Bodega" are in Spanish and revolve around the theme of Timba, a subgenre of salsa music that originated in the late 80s and early 90s in Cuba. The lyrics start with an exclamation to make the timba rhythm on the timbales ("Timbero, toca la timba! Toca la timba...!"). "Timba timbero" translates to "Timba player" and "me voy pa la timba" means "I'm going to the timba." The repetition of these phrases emphasizes the excitement and eagerness of the singer to attend a timba concert or event.
The line "Oh la vida como bota" means "Oh, life how it bounces" and is a reference to the lively and energetic nature of timba music. The repetition of "me voy pa la timba" after each phrase makes it clear that the singer's love for timba is all-consuming, and it is the primary focus of their life. The use of Spanish in these lyrics adds to the authenticity of the song and brings a cultural aspect to the listener's experience.
Overall, "Brunch at the Bodega" is a celebration of timba music and the energy it brings to people's lives. It highlights the importance of music in cultures worldwide and reminds us of the power it has to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Timbero, toca la timba!
Hey musician, play the timba drum!
Toca la timba...!
Keep playing the timba drum!
Timba timbero me voy pa la timba
I, a skilled timba drummer, am heading to where the music is played
Oh la vida como bota (me voy pa la timba)
Life is like a bouncing ball (and I'm going to where the music will keep me bouncing)
toda mi vida (pero me voy pa la timba)
All my life (but I'm going to where the music will bring me joy)
(Me voy pa la timba) Oh la vida como bota (me voy Pa la timba) toda mi vida (pero me voy pa la timba)
(I'm going to where the music will keep me bouncing) Life is like a bouncing ball (and I'm going to where the music will bring me joy) All my life (but I'm going to where the music will keep me bouncing)
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Writer(s): Aaron Velaquez
Contributed by Sophie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.