“I grew up in a house that was musically diverse,” Freddy explains. “While obviously hardcore played a big role in my life and allowed me the opportunity to actually take part in music from performing aspect, I was also raised as a fan of an eclectic mix of sounds—anything from rock to Latin music, etc.. But one of my most memorable musical experiences was purchasing The Show by Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew featuring Slick Rick. I’ve loved hip-hop as far back as I can remember.”
That very memory bumping “The Show” and “La-Di-Da-Di” in his bedroom, in fact, has kept Freddy glued to hip-hop ever since his grade school years, and the result of his longtime passion has finally culminated in his first full-on foray into the world of spitting lyrics as an MC. Alongside his trusty and multi-talented producing partner D.J. Stress, Freddy and Stress have started to make quite the buzz for themselves after a high-profile debut show in England, several upcoming U.S. shows in the works, not to mention some hypnotic, head-nodding tracks available via the duo’s website, which are merely the tip of the iceberg from their recent time in the studio.
Yet even though the tantalizing results of what these two have crafted thus far are impressive, this project has been a long time in the making.
“I’ve been talking about doing a hip-hop project since the mid-nineties,” Freddy says. “I went through some rough times in my personal life and my touring and recording time with Madball and Hazen Street, two bands I am still very much involved with, have always made it difficult to find the time to get things going.”
After several years of patience, however, Freddy met D.J. Stress, who provided a level of inspiration and enthusiasm that Freddy needed to get his ideas framed in the proper setting.
“When I met Stress, I was blown away by the amount of beats he had ready to show me,” Freddy reminisces with a laugh. “Stress came with about 40 or 50, most of which really blew me away.”
Stress’ beats are a combination of his hometown Philly sound mixed with a New York vibe blended with a variety of other influences, and they provide the creative spark for Freddy to nail down his highly personal, real and reflective lyrics in finalized form—the result of which have attracted the attention of a slew of figures in the underground hip-hop scene.
Of course, based on the track record Freddy has established for his other artistic ventures, one should not be surprised that his work with D.J. Stress is so well-crafted. But folks should also be aware that this project is no flash-in-the-pan.
“I’ve been into hip-hop as long as a lot of these younger MCs have been alive, and I’m only in my early-thirties,” Freddy proudly states. “Now I’m not saying that makes me better than anyone else, but people need to know that hip-hop culture is an important part of who I am.”
As with any person who has spent a few years immersed in this style of music, Freddy is also concerned with the direction the genre has headed the past few years. Freddy claims a wide variety of influences – anything from Rakim and Public Enemy to KRS-One, N.W.A. and The Notorious B.I.G. ...And he vows not to make his venture into the rap game an overtly materialistic one.
“Now I’m not dissing anyone for being successful at what they do,” Freddy says. “I enjoy the finer things in life like anyone else, but if cars, jewelry and champagne are the only subjects you rhyme about then I have to question the integrity of where this is all going. I think there are so many unique stories that all of us MCs have to share from our lives. I’d love to see people get a bit more personal and real, which reflects who I am.”
Anyone familiar with Freddy’s life and musical experiences couldn’t imagine him doing it any other way........
Y Qué
Freddy Madball Lyrics
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Soy veterano de las calles
Con el fierro en mano
Sano no soy pero no todo malo
Palo palo palito paloe
Maldito si puedo ser
Si me cruzas te explote PUMP
Papi chulo no, soy papi duro
Me limpio el culoo
Crudo, es mi estilo
Soy como el filo del cuchillo
Te chuzo con los versos
Que son todos mios
Conocido como diomenedes
No pueden conmigo
Los otros son pintos
Yo soy un mercedes
No te enrredes con el jefe
FMB de la DMS
No me enloqueces
No mereces lo que viene
No te conviene
Si estas buscando problemas
Aqui lo tienes
Mantiene tu distancia
O llama a la ambulancia
Soy bola brava desde mi infancia
Dicen que soy mafioso
Porque soy rapero
Dicen que soy gangero
Porque soy sincero
Yo se quien yo soy
Pa donde voy y puedo... cantalo
Hacer lo que yo quiera
Soy el mero mero
Y QUE!
Trucha trucha escucha
Para bola hijueputa
Conmigo tu no quieres lucha, no
Hay muchas muchas preguntas
Por que? solo escucha la musica
El resultado ya lo vas a ver
Lo vas a oir, lo vas a tener
En las manos cuando compren esto
Todo el mundo ya vas a saber
Del asesino, el mas fino
Como el vino italiano
Controlo todo como un padrino
Latinos ¿A DONDE ESTA MI GENTE?
AQUI AL FRENTE
SIEMPRE PRESENTE Y DELINCUENTE
Soy fuerte con la mente y el micro
Poderoso con las manos y el .45
Pegue un brinco baile en el disco
Si eres enemigo te como con mariscos
Listo ahora vengo siempre de moda
No me jodas mas o te noqueo como jappylora
Dicen que soy mafioso
Porque soy rapero
Dicen que soy gangero
Porque soy sincero
Yo se quien yo soy
Pa donde voy y puedo... cantalo
Hacer lo que yo quiera
Soy el mero mero
Y QUE!
Pa todas las americas
Central, sur y norte
Pa mexico el caribe y españa
Es mi reporte
Es mi corte
Soy el juez asi ponte de pies
Enemigos, amigos
Todos son mis testigos
En todo el mundo
Todas las tierras
Desde los barrios a las fabelas
Sinceramente
Respectan las reglas callejeras
Nuestra fabela es mi vida
No te quemes soy candela
Dicen que soy mafioso
Porque soy rapero
Dicen que soy gangero
Porque soy sincero
Yo se quien yo soy
Pa donde voy y puedo... cantalo
Hacer lo que yo quiera
Soy el mero mero
Y QUE!
The lyrics of Freddy Madball's song Y Que deliver a message of toughness and resilience, as the singer describes himself as a street veteran with a gun in hand. He acknowledges his flaws but asserts that he is not all bad, and warns those who cross him that he can be a danger. The chorus takes on those who judge him, claiming that he is labelled as a mafioso or a gangster simply because he is a rapper and speaks honestly. He exudes confidence and control, as he establishes himself as the ultimate authority, whether it be in the streets of the Americas or the clubs of the world.
"Tough" is the best word to describe this song, as it gives off a certain aura of defiance and aggression. Freddy Madball's voice is deeply resonant and commanding, allowing him to project a powerful presence even over the heavy beat. The Spanish phrases and curses add an extra layer of authenticity and intensity. The song's message can be seen as a challenge to the traditional norms of society, as the singer refuses to be labelled or defined by others. He is his own person, and he'll do what he wants. In that sense, the song can be seen as liberation, as the singer stands up for himself and for those like him.
Line by Line Meaning
Colombiano Cubano
I am of mixed heritage, Colombian and Cuban.
Soy veterano de las calles
I am a veteran of the streets, experienced in its ways.
Con el fierro en mano
I am armed with a weapon.
Sano no soy pero no todo malo
I am not entirely healthy, but I am not all bad.
Palo palo palito paloe
I hit hard and fast, repeatedly.
Maldito si puedo ser
I may be cursed or have a wicked side to me.
Si me cruzas te explote PUMP
If you cross me, I will explode and come after you with force.
Papi chulo no, soy papi duro
I am not just a cute guy, but a tough one.
Fumo puro y con fidel castro
I only smoke high-quality cigars, including Fidel Castro's brand.
Me limpio el culoo
I don't care what people think of me and live life on my own terms.
Crudo, es mi estilo
My style is raw and untouched.
Soy como el filo del cuchillo
I am sharp like the edge of a knife.
Te chuzo con los versos
I stab you with my lyrics.
Que son todos mios
All the lyrics are mine, unique to me.
Conocido como diomenedes
I am known as Diomedes.
No pueden conmigo
Nobody can overpower me.
Los otros son pintos
Other rappers are mediocre compared to me.
Yo soy un mercedes
I am like a luxury car, high-class and unbeatable.
No te enrredes con el jefe
Don't mess with the boss or me.
FMB de la DMS
I represent FMB of DMS.
No me enloqueces
You can't drive me crazy or control me.
No mereces lo que viene
You don't deserve the consequences coming your way if you cross me.
No te conviene
It's not in your best interest to mess with me.
Si estas buscando problemas
If you're trying to start trouble,
Aqui lo tienes
You've found it, look no further.
Mantiene tu distancia
Stay at a safe distance from me.
O llama a la ambulancia
Or call an ambulance if needed.
Soy bola brava desde mi infancia
I have been a tough fighter since my childhood.
Dicen que soy mafioso
People assume I am part of the mafia.
Porque soy rapero
Because of my profession as a rapper.
Dicen que soy gangero
People accuse me of being part of a gang.
Porque soy sincero
Because I speak the truth and stand up for myself.
Yo se quien yo soy
I know who I am and what I stand for.
Pa donde voy y puedo... cantalo
I can do whatever I want and go anywhere I please... sing it.
Hacer lo que yo quiera
I have the freedom to do whatever I want.
Soy el mero mero
I am the main man, the boss.
Trucha trucha escucha
Listen up, pay attention.
Para bola hijueputa
For all you bastards out there.
Conmigo tu no quieres lucha, no
You don't want to fight me, trust me.
Hay muchas muchas preguntas
There are many questions and doubts people have.
Por que? solo escucha la musica
Why? Just listen to the music and enjoy it.
El resultado ya lo vas a ver
The outcome will soon be revealed.
Lo vas a oir, lo vas a tener
You will hear it and experience it firsthand.
En las manos cuando compren esto
When you buy this, you will have it in your hands.
Todo el mundo ya vas a saber
Everyone will know about it.
Del asesino, el mas fino
I am the most refined killer.
Como el vino italiano
Like a fine Italian wine, I only get better with time.
Controlo todo como un padrino
I control everything like a Godfather.
Latinos ¿A DONDE ESTA MI GENTE?
Latino people, where is my crew?
AQUI AL FRENTE
Right here in front of me.
SIEMPRE PRESENTE Y DELINCUENTE
Always present and a delinquent.
Soy fuerte con la mente y el micro
I am strong both mentally and lyrically.
Poderoso con las manos y el .45
I am powerful with my hands and weapon.
Pegue un brinco baile en el disco
I jump and dance at the club.
Si eres enemigo te como con mariscos
If you are my enemy, you're going down hard.
Listo ahora vengo siempre de moda
I am always in style no matter what.
No me jodas mas o te noqueo como jappylora
Don't mess with me or I will knock you out cold like Jappylora.
Pa todas las americas
For all the Americas.
Central, sur y norte
From North to South of the continent.
Pa mexico el caribe y españa
For Mexico, the Caribbean, and Spain.
Es mi reporte
This is my report, my message.
Es mi corte
This is my style, my way of doing things.
Soy el juez asi ponte de pies
I am the judge, so stand up straight.
Enemigos, amigos
Enemies and friends alike.
Todos son mis testigos
Everyone can attest to my reputation.
En todo el mundo
All over the world.
Todas las tierras
All the lands and countries.
Desde los barrios a las fabelas
From the barrios to the favelas.
Sinceramente
Honestly and truly.
Respectan las reglas callejeras
Everyone respects the street rules.
Nuestra fabela es mi vida
The favela is my life and home.
No te quemes soy candela
Don't mess with me, I will burn you like fire.
Writer(s): freddy cricien
Contributed by Molly F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Hugorosilva
Muito massa esse clipe.. Brasil e colombia interligados... Paises com pessoas guerreiras...
@LuisGabrielGuerrero
Por siempre de calle! orgullo de Barranquilla/Colombia Freddy!
@btooiantinazi
esto es música que saca lagrimas y rompe fibras ojala la auto gestión de Colombia nos de para traerlos
@xenopjpg
Excelente canción, muy buena.
@sk8t
Grande video!!! Ótima musica!!!
@GoonSquadFTB
Haha freddy madball what a badass. saw madball out in erie few years back. they put on one hell of a show, his stage presence is unmatchable.
@titanoboa2511
Un saludo al viejo Freddy y a los parceros de Madball ome.....son héroes acá.......desde Santiago De Cali Colombia Latino Hardcore Metal Titanoboa!!! Un abrazo con el calor de Caliiii!!
@tisom
Sensacional!
@LORDLHUS
this whole album is sick!
@koxinhaparkour
Freddy, já que estamos nos 'chicanos', muito foda... 5/5. Latinos o/