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The group's base was created in 1993 when brothers Kōshi (elder: vocals) and Take (younger: guitar) began playing together. They formed Flow in 1998, and were eventually joined by Keigo (vocals), Gotō (bass) and Iwasaki (drums; joined in 2000). In 2001, the band released its first maxi single, "Flow #0". The group then released two mini-albums within the same year, both of which took nationwide indie charts by storm. "Okuru Kotoba", Flow's first cover single, was released in January 2003. It remained on the Oricon indie chart for seven consecutive weeks and also hit an impressive No. 6 on the overall singles chart. In the spring of that year, their first full-scale album Splash!!! debuted at No. 2. In July 2003, Flow released the single "Blaster" on a major label, Ki/oon Records. In April 2004, they released "Go!!!", which stayed on the Oricon Top 10 Chart for three weeks. In May 2004, Flow released their first major album Game.
A string of singles followed and in July 2005 the band released its third album, Golden Coast. Since the release of Golden Coast, Flow has released two singles with new A-sides, but one of these ("Around the World/Kandata") was a double A-side release. "Colors" is the band's fourth single. The songs "Go!!!" and "Re:member" both served as opening themes to the anime series Naruto. "Days" was the first opening for Bones' Eureka Seven anime, and "Realize" was the opening for the PlayStation 2 video games based on the same series. Flow performed live in America for the first time in Dallas, Texas on September 2, 2006 at Anime Fest which was held at the Hyatt Hotel and Convention center in downtown Dallas. Flow performed "Colors" in 2006, the first opening for Sunrise's original series, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.
Their song "Answer" is the first opening theme for the live action Japanese drama Tantei Gakuen Q. They performed "Night Parade" with the hip-hop band Home Made Kazoku. In February 2008, they released a new single entitled "Arigatō", followed by Persona -trinity soul-'s new opening, "Word of the Voice" in June 2008. They performed Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2's second opening theme "World End" released in 2008. In 2009, the band performed "Sign", the sixth opening for Naruto Shippuden. The band released a B-side compilation album on November 4, 2009. Their single "Calling" was featured as the ending for the anime Heroman. Flow returned to North America to perform at Anime Central, in Rosemont, Illinois on May 20, 2011, and FanimeCon in San Jose, California on May 28, 2010 and in May 2011. Their song "Hey!!" was the third opening theme for the anime Beelzebub and the song "Bravelue" was used as the second opening theme for the anime Eureka Seven AO. They will provide a cover of "Cha-La Head-Cha-La" as the main theme song for the film Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods; the song, coupled with an insert song from the film, will be released as a double A-side single on March 20, 2013.[1]
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Flow may also refer to Hip-hop artist flow
Widner DeGruy, better known by his stage name Flow or his nickname Esho Hero, is a New Orleans based rapper signed to Young Money Entertainment. He first appeared on Lil Wayne’s 2012 mixtape “Dedication 4” and is currently working on his project titled “Withdrawalz”. Flow can also be found on “Rise Of An Empire” on the track “Fresher Than Ever”.
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FLOW was also an Australian rock/metal band that existed in the early 2000's. They had two releases; "The Parallel Development" in 2002 was limited to 400 numbered copies, and the "Flow" EP from 2004 featured a cover of Norwegian Wood by John Lennon.
Singer Heath King was known around the Melbourne live scene for Flow and his solo work, but tragically died in 2009 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Other members Steve MacKay (guitars) and Shane Russell (drums) went on to form Twelve Foot Ninja, who Heath was originally going to perform for.
Dinero
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Que empezó en las calles de Puerto Rico
En los barrios, los caseríos
Con parties en las marquesinas
Luchando contra el gobierno
Que no quería que expresáramos nuestro sentir
A través de nuestra música
Antes conocida como underground
Desde sus inicios, nuestra música es representada por la calle
Y por las personas que han sufrido
En carne propia el abuso del poder
Muchos exponentes frontean de que son calle
Y la realidad es que no saben
Lo que es estar preso o recibir un balazo
Estos artistas que les voy a nombrar
Sí representan la calle y sus normas
No vienen de colegios o urbanización
Estos hicieron famosa a la 40
Cuando todavía lo que había eran 38 y 9
Ellos pueden roncar, pues saben de lo que hablan
Les presento a Baby Rasta y Gringo representando a Los Lobos
Mi amigo de Real G4 Life, Ñengo Flow y el Antifeka, Pacho
Y sus Alqaedas Incorporated
Les saluda su amigo Gavilán
Despertando conciencias desde aquí
La Federal, el hotel sin estrellas
Con Duran The Coach y DJ Tazmania
Muchachos, demuestren de lo que hablo
Baby, la calle se ha puesto mala
Ahora si llueve, solo bala'
Aquí se muere to' el que señala (¡su!)
Si sube la apuesta, pues se iguala (rrra)
Dinero fácil es lo que hacemo'
Así nacimo', así nos moriremos (dile)
Porque no sabemo' hacer
Más na' que invertir pa' ganar o perder (come on)
Dinero fácil es lo que hacemo'
Así nacimo', así nos moriremos
Porque no sabemo' hacer
Más na' que lavar este sucio papel (El Antifeka)
Hacemo' dinero a la que el jockey gane el brinco
Me los cuadré en 40 y los cachamo' en 15
Usen los peines, que los sprintes se ponen trinco'
Y te damo' pisa y corre con las máscara' de King Kong
Entonces dicen que el dinero es sucio, pero yo lo lavo
Ninguno es intocable ni aunque tengan treinta rabo'
La corta siempre abajo 'el suit de Adidas como el cabo
Y un kilo no es un kilo si le sacaste un octavo
Son fekas, su corazón es made in China
Y el que te escuche piensa que has brega'o con treinta vaina'
Los AKs automáticos, encima le puse Jackie a la glope
Pa' dejarte rebotando como el Guaayna
Con Dios en la mente y el corazón de un demonio
Con la herramienta son más de die' años 'e matrimonio
En PR yo soy como Duncan en San Antonio
Hablando de lealtad y to' son falsos testimonio'
Dinero fácil es lo que hacemo'
Así nacimo', así nos moriremo'
Porque no sabemo' hacer
Más na' que invertir pa' ganar o perder
Dinero fácil es lo que hacemo'
Así nacimo', así nos moriremos
Porque no sabemo' hacer
Más na' que lavar este sucio papel
Haciendo money monetaria, CEO de cuentas bancaria'
Mis qui'scos están prendi'o, no quiero rata' en el área
El de la compañía más sicaria
Y cabrón, vamo' a meterte toa' las bala' que sean necesaria'
Así que suave, mi hermaneque, haciendo ticket como jeque
Te meto en la caja 'el pecho hasta que el cuerpo se diseque
Matando rana', haciendo lana
Fui víctima de la traición, por eso ya no creo en pana'
Triplicando el dinero y sin dormir
To' el que me haga un fantasmeo, tú sabe' que hoy mismito se va a morir
Acatando orden desde chamaquito de los títere'
Y al sol de hoy tengo el respeto de los lídere'
La baby quiere maceta si quieres que se lo meta
Pues vamo' a chingar hoy encima de toa' las caleta'
Viviendo una vida extravagante de maleante y cantante
Soy un hijueputa desde ante'
Dinero fácil es lo que hacemo'
Así nacimo', así nos moriremo'
Porque no sabemo' hacer
Más na' que invertir pa' ganar o perder
Dinero fácil es lo que hacemo'
Así nacimo', así nos moriremos
Porque no sabemo' hacer
Más na' que lavar este sucio papel
Nunca aprendí a hacer más na' allá de lo que sé hacer
Invertir en los trabajo', tirarlo' y recoger
Soy un laundry, semanal son más de cien mil hundreds
Lo mismo me engancho una Versace que una Abercrombie and Fitch
Ustede' prenden y apagan como switch
Y son multicolore' como el Switch
Si me monto en la nave, pescabich, te vamos a tirar un fitch
Con una prepa y vas pa' dentro de la beach
Yo en Miami le cogí gusto a fumar en joint
Y a comprar las balas Hollow-point
Ya mandé los trabajo' on point
En este juego soy Mario cogiendo los coins
Si te mete' en el medio, te los doy
Baby, la calle se ha puesto mala
Ahora si llueve, solo bala'
Aquí se muere to' el que señala (¡su!)
Si sube la apuesta, pues se iguala (rrra)
Dinero fácil es lo que hacemo'
Así nacimo', así nos moriremos (dile)
Porque no sabemo' hacer
Más na' que invertir pa' ganar o perder (come on)
Dinero fácil es lo que hacemo'
Así nacimo', así nos moriremos
Porque no sabemo' hacer
Más na' que lavar este sucio papel (rrra)
Jaja (¡su!)
El Antifeka (jaja)
Dime, Gringo (ah)
Mera, dímelo, Rasta (jaja)
Siempre con la 40 encima desde los tiempo' 'e The Noise
Real G4 Life, baby
Ñengo Flow
Foreva
Real G4 Life
Baby Rasta y Gringo
Alqaedas Incorporated
Los Lobos (¡su!)
La República 'e los Hits (yo')
Yomo Pauta (dile), Jetty (wuh)
Baby Johnny (jaja)
Nosotros sabemo' hacer plata como sea (rrra)
The lyrics of "Dinero" by Flow delve into the origins and struggles of the Puerto Rican music movement, focusing on representing the streets and the people who have experienced oppression firsthand. The song highlights the evolution of the music genre, starting from its underground roots to being labeled as "Música urbana" today. Flow pays tribute to the artists who truly embody the essence of the streets, emphasizing that their authenticity comes from real-life experiences rather than a facade of street credibility.
The verses also touch upon the harsh realities of life in the streets, where violence and danger lurk at every corner. The lyrics depict a world where survival often depends on gaining wealth quickly, leading to a cycle of risk-taking and potentially destructive behavior. The reference to "Dinero fácil" (easy money) reflects the desperation and grit necessary to navigate the treacherous landscape of street life, where making a living often comes with high stakes and sacrifices.
The second part of the song delves deeper into the struggles and moral dilemmas faced by those involved in illicit activities to earn a living. The gritty imagery and blunt language paint a vivid picture of a world where money laundering and criminal activities are a way of life. The references to violence, betrayal, and constant vigilance underscore the harsh realities faced by individuals entrenched in a life of crime and deception.
As the song progresses, it delves into the complex relationship between money, power, and loyalty. The lyrics showcase a mix of bravado, defiance, and a sense of inevitability about the path they have chosen. The references to accumulating wealth, seeking revenge against betrayal, and living a life of excess and danger all underscore the harsh realities and moral compromises that come with pursuing a life fueled by money and status.
In conclusion, "Dinero" by Flow serves as a raw and unapologetic commentary on the realities of street life, where money, power, and survival are intertwined in a dangerous dance. The lyrics not only shed light on the struggles and sacrifices made to navigate the streets but also highlight the complex moral dilemmas and harsh choices faced by those entrenched in a world where money is both a means of survival and a catalyst for destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Mi gente, les quiero hablar de un movimiento
I want to talk to my people about a movement
Que empezó en las calles de Puerto Rico
That started in the streets of Puerto Rico
En los barrios, los caseríos
In the neighborhoods, the projects
Con parties en las marquesinas
With parties in the carports
Luchando contra el gobierno
Fighting against the government
Que no quería que expresáramos nuestro sentir
Who didn't want us to express our feelings
A través de nuestra música
Through our music
Antes conocida como underground
Previously known as underground
Luego reggaetón y hoy mal nombrada 'Música urbana'
Then reggaetón and now wrongly named 'Urban Music'
Desde sus inicios, nuestra música es representada por la calle
From its beginnings, our music is represented by the street
Y por las personas que han sufrido
And by the people who have suffered
En carne propia el abuso del poder
In their own flesh, the abuse of power
Muchos exponentes frontean de que son calle
Many claim to be street
Y la realidad es que no saben
And the truth is, they don't know
Lo que es estar preso o recibir un balazo
What it's like to be in jail or get shot
Estos artistas que les voy a nombrar
These artists I'm going to name
Sí representan la calle y sus normas
Do represent the street and its rules
No vienen de colegios o urbanización
They don't come from schools or urbanization
Estos hicieron famosa a la 40
They made famous the 40
Cuando todavía lo que había eran 38 y 9
When there were only 38 and 9
Ellos pueden roncar, pues saben de lo que hablan
They can boast because they know what they're talking about
Les presento a Baby Rasta y Gringo representando a Los Lobos
I introduce you to Baby Rasta and Gringo representing The Wolves
Mi amigo de Real G4 Life, Ñengo Flow y el Antifeka, Pacho
My friend from Real G4 Life, Ñengo Flow, and Antifeka, Pacho
Y sus Alqaedas Incorporated
And their Alqaedas Incorporated
Les saluda su amigo Gavilán
Gavilán greets you, their friend
Despertando conciencias desde aquí
Awakening consciences from here
La Federal, el hotel sin estrellas
La Federal, the hotel without stars
Con Duran The Coach y DJ Tazmania
With Duran The Coach and DJ Tazmania
Muchachos, demuestren de lo que hablo
Boys, show what I'm talking about
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Edwin Rosa Vazquez, Exel Giovanni Rojas, Neftali Alvarez Nunez, Norman Melecio Vazquez, Omar Fernando Garcia, Ricardo Morales Cruz, Samuel Gerena, Wilmer Alicea
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