Kafu borrowed his last name from one of the worlds biggest Reggae artists, and his inspiration, Buju Banton. Kafu studied in I.B.J.G College where, through a family member, he met one of the greatest national Reggae singer Ernesto Brown best known as (Ness). Ness introduced the world to Spanish Reggae, and Kafu followed Ness lead, letting himself be known in all kinds of Reggae music competitions at the national level. In October 1996 he won his way to number one in a competition at a club called Patatus 2 Caribe. This gave Kafu the opportunity to record a simple song called Mad Man produced by Rodney Clark El Chombo for Spanish Oil Productions. Kafu then participated in other productions under the label Oilers Music, contributing to Tales from the Crypt 2 & 3 compilations, which captured the attention of the public.
At the time Reggae was at its greatest in Panama, and Kafu along with other known artists of this generation, joined the rebirth of One Love, a group formed by Ness and the Sensations, also featuring Calito Soul, Papachan (R.I.P.), Original Dan and Bigga Man. Two years later, in 1998, due to the labels financial problems, Kafu left Oilers Music and began to work with Proarsa, a label owned by Ramon Bustamante Pucho. Kafu was again involved in various productions with the likes of Creations, Dementes, Da Crew and Sin Censura. In 2000, after having gained valuable production and business experience, Kafu produced his first album called The Best of Me which featured such gems as Pato, Way Way, Ya Estoy Cansado, El Sistema, Good Bye, Pueden Correr. The album made Kafu popular in Panama and abroad. He toured in Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala, Colombia, the United States and Spain. Kafu's purpose as a lyricist is to try and change the way many people think, especially kids.
He watched as the Youth around him chose the wrong path in life, and never received the proper guidance. Kafu felt that music that conveys a positive and empowering message, was the most effective way to reach the Youth. Kafu also shares with his fans his struggle as a youth in an impoverished part of Panama, and his rise to better life through music and sheer will and determination. In 2005 Kafu Banton took his career in his own hands but creating events in the U.S and meeting key people in the states that believed in Reggae En Español.
Kafu Banton en Dembow
Kafu Banton Lyrics
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you pretty listend up
cuando Kafu banton se monta
pleyaetas en go
envidiosos decian k no canto en dembow
pensaban k no podia o no tenia flow
ay lavate la boca kn kloro y jabon
no le esten haciendo caso a estos fanfarron
ello estan dispuesto a recibir coscorron
kafu bantan tel delcon
si no quieres que te estrelle quitate
si quieres ponerte venga elctrocutate
pero si quiere baila escucha mi flow
y siente mi son
kafu manda en el dembow
gial si quiere exitarte exitate
pero si quiere otra cosa ven sueltate
pero si quiere baila escucha mi flow
y siente mi son
kafu manda en el dembow
gial sigue moviendo el punanie
tienes esa pompi como la yagulani
aaa
puras y redondas
muestralas no la escondas
esa es la que coge la combaa
aaa
y la k te imite va a hacer el ridiculo
xq tu no tienes discipuloss
aaaa
gial tu te robas el show
nadie te gana bailando el dembow
ayyyy dalo km tu sabes
y cortala con tu sabes
con tu cara de inocente pero se que eres culpable
ayyy haste la mia-, haste la loca
cierra los ojos, abre la boca, tirate al piso
haste la freaky, saca la pompi enseña la titi
desabotonate la camisa y recogete la tanga
date el ziper y enseñame la tanga
montate en este bambu y
comete toaa las hojas como el oso panda
si no quieres que te estrelle quitate
si quieres ponerte venga electrocutate
pero si quiere baila escucha mi flow
y siente mi son
kafu manda en el dembow
gial si quiere exitarte exitate
pero si quiere otra cosa ven sueltate
pero si quiere baila escucha mi flow
y siente mi son
kafu manda en el dembow
no intente provocarme ni asustarme
ayahhhh
porque el dia en que lo hagan va a ser tarde
chekea chekea
y quien es el que van a intimidarle
los one love tienen flow pa rregalarte
cuando Kafu banton se monta
pleyaetas en go
envidiosos decian k no cante el dembow
pensaban k no podia o no tenia flow
ready
ay lavate la boca kn kloro y jabon
no le esten haciendo caso a estos fanfarron
ello estan dispuesto a recibir coscorron
kafu bantan ten delcon
si no quieres que te estrelle quitate
si quieres ponerte venga elctrocutate
pero si quiere baila escucha mi flow
y siente mi son
kafu manda en el dembow
gial si quiere exitarte exitate
pero si quiere otra cosa ven sueltate
pero si quiere baila escucha mi flow
y siente mi son
kafu manda en el dembow
awooo
The lyrics to Kafu Banton's song Kafu Banton en Dembow are a mix of dancehall and reggaeton, with a catchy rhythm and a message of empowerment directed towards women. The song starts with Kafu Banton announcing his arrival and the start of the party - "cuando Kafu banton se monta, pleyaetas en go" (when Kafu Banton mounts, parties go wild). He then addresses the naysayers, who doubted his ability to sing in the dembow genre, and confidently proclaims his readiness to take over the dance floor with his flow.
The chorus is a call to action for the ladies in the crowd - "gial si quiere exitarte exitate, pero si quiere otra cosa ven sueltate, pero si quiere baila escucha mi flow y siente mi son, Kafu manda en el dembow" (girl, if you want to get excited, get excited, but if you want something else, come let loose, but if you want to dance, listen to my flow and feel my vibe, Kafu rules in the dembow). Kafu encourages them to move their bodies and not be afraid to show off their curves - "gial sigue moviendo el punanie, tienes esa pompi como la yagulani, puras y redondas, muestralas no la escondas" (girl, keep moving that punanie, you have a booty like a watermelon, pure and round, show it off, don't hide it).
As the song progresses, Kafu becomes more explicit in his lyrics, instructing the ladies to "unbutton their shirts, show their panties, and ride his bamboo, eating all the leaves like a panda". He ends the song by reiterating his dominance in the dembow genre and warning those who dare to challenge him that the One Love crew has flow to spare.
Overall, Kafu Banton en Dembow is a song that celebrates the joy of dancing and encourages women to embrace their bodies and sexuality.
Line by Line Meaning
One love
Starting with a positive and inclusive message
you pretty listend up
Addressing the audience and getting their attention
cuando Kafu banton se monta
When Kafu Banton gets on stage
pleyaetas en go
The party starts
envidiosos decian k no canto en dembow
Jealous people said he couldn't sing in dembow style
pensaban k no podia o no tenia flow
They thought he didn't have the right style or flow
ready
But he's ready to prove them wrong
ay lavate la boca kn kloro y jabon
Telling haters to clean their mouths with soap
no le esten haciendo caso a estos fanfarron
Advising not to pay attention to the boastful ones
ello estan dispuesto a recibir coscorron
They're ready to get hit
kafu bantan tel delcon
Kafu Banton is bold and confident
si no quieres que te estrelle quitate
If you don't want to get hit, move out of the way
si quieres ponerte venga elctrocutate
If you want to challenge him, go ahead and shock yourself
pero si quiere baila escucha mi flow y siente mi son
But if you want to dance, listen to his flow and feel his vibe
kafu manda en el dembow
Kafu dominates in the dembow style of music
gial si quiere exitarte exitate
If a girl wants to get turned on, she should do so
pero si quiere otra cosa ven sueltate
But if she wants something else, she should let loose
gial sigue moviendo el punanie
Encouraging the girl to keep moving her hips
tienes esa pompi como la yagulani
Noticing the girl's nice round bum
puras y redondas muestralas no la escondas
Urging the girl to show off her assets
esa es la que coge la combaa
Saying she's the one who catches everyone's attention
y la k te imite va a hacer el ridiculo
Those who try to imitate her will look foolish
xq tu no tienes discipuloss
Because she has no followers
gial tu te robas el show
She steals the show
nadie te gana bailando el dembow
No one can beat her in dembow dance
ayyyy dalo km tu sabes
Just do it like you know how
y cortala con tu sabes
And cut it off like you know how
con tu cara de inocente pero se que eres culpable
With your innocent face, but I know you're guilty
ayyy haste la mia-, haste la loca
Go wild and crazy
cierra los ojos, abre la boca, tirate al piso
Close your eyes, open your mouth, and throw yourself on the floor
haste la freaky, saca la pompi enseña la titi
Be a freak, show off your bum and boobs
desabotonate la camisa y recogete la tanga
Undress and get your panties in a bunch
date el ziper y enseñame la tanga
Zip up and show me your panties
montate en este bambu y comete toaa las hojas como el oso panda
Get on this bamboo and eat all the leaves like a panda
no intente provocarme ni asustarme
Don't try to provoke or scare him
porque el dia en que lo hagan va a ser tarde
Because if you do, it'll be too late
chekea chekea
Check this out
y quien es el que van a intimidarle
Who are they going to intimidate
los one love tienen flow pa rregalarte
The 'one love' crew has the flow to share
Contributed by Kaitlyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@musicspeakerinc923
puro flow... chuchaaaaa
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Rolota!🍻
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@josephpaulbones6681
La música la hizo predicador y es BORICUA
@henrypaz3244
@@josephpaulbones6681 Predikador es panameño
@eqschuster
@@josephpaulbones6681 predicador es 100% panameño 👀🤷♂️😂😂