Founded by Winston De La Rosa and his brother in-law Rafael Vargas, Fulanito is the first group known to combine "perico ripiao" - traditional accordion-based merengue sounds from the hills of the Dominican Republic - with modern hip-hop and rap.
While industry leaders initially questioned the commercial potential of such an unusual mix of sounds, Fulanito proved them wrong, becoming a party favorite in the U.S., the top-selling act in Colombia, and one of the most recognizable and adored Latin acts from Chile to Switzerland to Japan.
With their 1997 debut album, "El Hombre Mas Famoso de la Tierra" "(The Most Famous Man in the Land,)" Fulanito fast gained international fame with the hit singles "Guallando" ("Grinding") and "La Novela" ("The Soap Opera.") The album sold 500,000 copies, shocking even Winston and Rafael, who say they expected it to sell no more than 10,000, and hoped it would simply "help us get gigs".
"Guallando" featured 61-year-old accordionist Arsenio "El Maestro" De La Rosa's (Winston De La Rosa's Father) lightening chops, and was a surprise hit, co-opted for jingles spun endlessly in nightclubs across the hemisphere. According to Miami-based music writer Karl Ross, "Guallando" marked the first time U.S.-born Dominican performers began to mine their musical roots for inspiration. The addictive, resulting sound appeals as readily to rap fans and world music aficionados - and to many in between. Boston Globe music writer Elijah Wald called Fulanito's sound "fresh and hip, completely different from the mechanical beat of most house fusions". The word "Fulanito" means, roughly, "Little John Doe" in Spanish slang. The roots of the word lie in West Africa, where Spaniards kidnapped men and women to be brought to Spanish colonies in the New World. Among the people brought to the Spanish Caribbean were those of the Fulani nation, known in Africa as great merchants. They brought their skills of commerce with them, and eventually it was known in the Caribbean that if you wanted something done, you went to the Fulani, or business guy.
Vargas was born in the Washington Heights neighborhoods of Manhattan, Winston in the South Bronx during the beginning of the hip-hop era. They grew up in homes saturated with tradition Latin sounds, including merengue and bolero.
In the early 1990s Vargas scored an international dance/house music hit in English with "Wiggle It", recorded by his first organized group, 2 in a Room. The single sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. Vargas later joined Jose Rafael "Pickles" Fuentes and Winston "Big Win" De La Rosa who were known as the 740 BOYZ. Together as the 740 BOYZ, they went on to created a huge international hits like "SHIMMY SHAKE" and "BUMP BUMP". While hanging out at the De La Rosa household, Vargas was treated to many impromptu concerts by the elder De La Rosa, and was reminded of how excited Dominicans got when they heard the traditional old merengue sounds. Having shunned thier parents' music for most of thier lives, the BOYZ suddenly became intrigued by the idea of combining rap, hip-hop and perico ripiao. They asked the elder Arsenio De La Rosa if he would mind experimenting a bit. Soon, the accordionist and the rappers were recording "Guallando".
The song was completed in 1996, and when they played it for friends and family to test the waters, "They loved it", they said. "They went nuts". They approached several large Latin labels, and were rejected by all. "They said they didn't think it would sell anywhere outside of New York and the D.R."
Finally, they convinced thier house/dance label, Cutting Records, to press a Fulanito CD in 1997. The resulting half million in sales astounded everyone in the Latin music industry, where a mere 50,000 sold represents a gold album.
Fulanito's second album, "El Padrino" "(The Godfather)", was released in 1999. On it, Winston experimented even more, incorporating the sounds of samba and other Latin rhythms. Vargas raps about his life, about people he has known, and about having a good time. Fuentes gave his input and ideas of his life in the tough Washington Heights. They were sorry to see the title cut from "El Padrino" misinterpreted by some as glorifying gangster life, saying Their intentions were just the opposite. "The gangster dies at the end", they say. "Sure, he had a lot of money, cars, women, but none of it mattered because he was dead". Vargas says he wrote it with some of the young men he'd grown up with in mind. Another song on the album, "Mother's Day," shows a softer side of the BOYZ, as they pay tribute to their mothers.
The group's third album, The Remixes, was released in March of 2001, and contains three new songs. Their fourth album is expected in the fall of 2001. With a solid tour schedule that takes the group from North Carolina to Japan in the span of a month, Fulanito shows no signs of slowing down.
Chillando Goma
Fulanito Lyrics
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Ya tú sabes.
Con el ti get up he tragó la bulla dura (dura)
Cuidao cuando guaye mami que esta vaina puya
Muévelo un poquito más mami sin goma
A mí no me gusta jugar sin goma
Con ganas, foguéate, tal vez el meneíto de fama.
Cepilla por hora, a mover, a mover
(Arranca pues) un poquito para acá
(Con el ti get up) Con el ti get up vamo a chillar.
(Chillando goma) que suene la cosa, qué rica es la cosa
Así es que me gusta a mí, a mí que me gusta
Cuando me chillaba (go) no hay nada que me (control)
Condenado soy vaca siempre (Si no me chilla a mí)
(Eh, oh, qué soy yo) chillando goma (muévelo)
(Eh, eh, eso es) chillando goma (muévete).
Umh, umh, el apagón es pa todo el mundo
Póngase en posiciones mujeres, hágame una ronda que traigo la botella.
Dame una vuelta mami, descúbreme la botella
Dale pa abajo negra porque así es que me gusta, a mí que me gusta
Dame una vuelta mami, descúbreme la botella
Dale pa abajo negra porque así es que me gusta, a mí que me gusta.
Enamorado estoy, quiero que sea mi geva
Quiero que sea la otra que se menea cuando yo la vea
Que chille la goma pa ca, pa lante y pa tras, pa lante y pa tras
Que chille la goma pa ca, pa lante y pa tras, pa lante y pa tras.
Eso es corazón ya tan alto se mene y con tuya me quitas la malo
Un día soñé que tú y yo, en la carretera, habíamos chillando.
(Arranca pues) un poquito para acá
(Con el ti get up) Con el ti get up vamo a chillar
(Chillando goma) que suena la cosa, que brilla la cosa
(Así es que me gusta, a mí que me gusta).
Cuando me chillaba (go) no hay nada que me (control)
Condenado soy vaca siempre (Si no me chilla a mí).
(Eh, oh, qué soy yo) chillando goma (muévelo)
(Eh, eh, eso es) chillando goma (muévete)
(Eh, oh, qué soy yo) chillando goma (muévelo)
(Eh, eh, eso es) chíllame la goma (muévete).
(El apagón pa todo el mundo, el apagón pa todo el mundo)
(El apagón pa todo el mundo) póngase en posiciones mujeres
(El apagón pa todo el mundo, el apagón pa todo el mundo)
(El apagón pa todo el mundo) que traigo la botella (botella)
Botella (botella), botella (botella), botella (botella), botella
Botella (botella), botella (botella).
Oye mamita, quiero adorarte
Ponte más cerca para besarte
Oye mamita, quiero adorarte
Ponte más cerca para besarte.
(Eh, oh, qué soy yo) chillando goma (muévelo)
(Eh, eh, eso es) chillando goma (muévete)
(Eh, oh, qué soy yo) chillando goma (muévelo)
(Eh, eh, eso es) chíllame la goma (muévete).
(Muévete) muévete (Mue, mue, muévete) muévete
(Muévete) muévete (Mue, mue, muévete) muévete
Larararara, larararara, larararara, larararara
Larararara, larararara, larararara, larararara.
Ya tú sabes.
The song Chillando Goma by Fulanito is a fast-paced and upbeat track that is all about dancing and having fun. The lyrics begin with the singer encouraging the listener to move and dance without restraint, warning them to be careful not to overdo it. The chorus encourages the listener to "chillar la goma" or "squeak the tire" while dancing, emphasizing the importance of movement and rhythm. The middle section of the song has the singer encouraging the listener to get closer to him so he can show his affection, before returning to the chorus.
The song is a classic Latin dance track that has been popular in the club scene since its release. It combines elements of merengue, salsa, and reggaeton, making it a highly energetic and rhythmic song that is perfect for dancing. The lyrics are written in a streetwise and playful style, with some slang and colloquialisms added to give the song a more urban and contemporary feel.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya tú sabes.
You already know what's up.
Con el ti get up he tragó la bulla dura (dura)
With the Ti Get Up, he swallowed the toughness (toughness).
Cuidao cuando guaye mami que esta vaina puya
Be careful when it twists mommy because this thing stings.
Muévelo un poquito más mami sin goma
Move it a little bit more mommy without a condom.
A mí no me gusta jugar sin goma
I don't like to play without a condom.
Con ganas, foguéate, tal vez el meneíto de fama.
With desire, heat up, maybe it's the famous move.
Muévete chillando, la goma en la pista no fue
Move while screaming, the condom wasn't on the dance floor.
Cepilla por hora, a mover, a mover
Brush it per hour, move, move.
(Arranca pues) un poquito para acá
(Run then) a little bit over here.
(Con el ti get up) Con el ti get up vamo a chillar.
(With the Ti Get Up) With the Ti Get Up, let's scream.
(Chillando goma) que suene la cosa, qué rica es la cosa
(Screaming condom) let it play, how tasty it is.
Así es que me gusta a mí, a mí que me gusta
That's how I like it, I like it.
Cuando me chillaba (go) no hay nada que me (control)
When it used to scream (go) there's nothing that can control me.
Condenado soy vaca siempre (Si no me chilla a mí)
I'm always a doomed cow (if it doesn't scream for me).
(Eh, oh, qué soy yo) chillando goma (muévelo)
(Eh, oh, what am I) screaming condom (move it).
(Eh, eh, eso es) chillando goma (muévete).
(Eh, eh, that's it) screaming condom (move).
Umh, umh, el apagón es pa todo el mundo
Umh, umh, the blackout is for everyone.
Póngase en posiciones mujeres, hágame una ronda que traigo la botella.
Ladies, get in position, make me a round, I brought the bottle.
Dame una vuelta mami, descúbreme la botella
Give me a spin mommy, show me the bottle.
Dale pa abajo negra porque así es que me gusta, a mí que me gusta
Go down black girl because that's how I like it, I like it.
Enamorado estoy, quiero que sea mi geva
I'm in love, I want her to be my girl.
Quiero que sea la otra que se menea cuando yo la vea
I want her to be the one that moves when I see her.
Que chille la goma pa ca, pa lante y pa tras, pa lante y pa tras
Let the condom scream back and forth, back and forth.
Eso es corazón ya tan alto se mene y con tuya me quitas la malo
That's it sweetheart, move as high as that and with you, you take away the bad.
Un día soñé que tú y yo, en la carretera, habíamos chillando.
One day I dreamt that you and I, on the road, were screaming.
(Chillando goma) que suena la cosa, que brilla la cosa
(Screaming condom) let it play, how bright it is.
(Así es que me gusta, a mí que me gusta).
(That's how I like it, I like it).
(El apagón pa todo el mundo, el apagón pa todo el mundo)
(The blackout for everyone, the blackout for everyone).
(El apagón pa todo el mundo) póngase en posiciones mujeres
(The blackout for everyone) ladies, get in position.
(El apagón pa todo el mundo, el apagón pa todo el mundo)
(The blackout for everyone, the blackout for everyone).
(El apagón pa todo el mundo) que traigo la botella (botella)
(The blackout for everyone) I brought the bottle (bottle).
Botella (botella), botella (botella), botella (botella), botella
Bottle (bottle), bottle (bottle), bottle (bottle), bottle.
Oye mamita, quiero adorarte
Hey mommy, I want to adore you.
Ponte más cerca para besarte
Get closer so I can kiss you.
(Muevete) muévete (Mue, mue, muévete) muévete
(Move) move (move, move, move) move.
Larararara, larararara, larararara, larararara
Larararara, larararara, larararara, larararara.
Contributed by Alex P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rudypeskera6501
Espectacular esa canción tiene más de 20 años y suena más fresca que canciones del 2021!!!! Y ese puente del Min 1:00 wooooooow fire puro 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@nickmancilla
Fue el hit del verano del año 2000 aca en Chile
@papelerialaplacita8867
TE-MA-ZO Quien en cuarentena del COVID-19 y Escuchando Chillando Goma, muevete!
@mariluzhernandez7134
Me hace acordar de cuando era joven por esos días corría 1998 y como era que lo movimos en el colegio con los amigos tiempos aquellos que no volveran
@user-cv9ez7vo1b
Alguien 2024?
@VivianCaMedina
my last dance soundtrack in school. :) we won with this. :)
@borangell
SALUDOS DESDE PERÚ!!!
ME FASCINA FULANITO ES LO MÁXIMO!!!
@saschak.6147
still N°1 for me! 😎😉
Greetz from Germany
@Ma2lu88
esta la bailaba cuando estaba en secundaria :P
@joselahor4553
Esa canción sale en la película "Shaft" (2000) con Samuel L. Jackson