La Cherga consist of six musicians, all from former Yugoslavia.
Lead singer IRINA KARAMARKOVIĆ is a refugee from the Kosovo conflict while NEVENKO BUĆAN, a Croat electronics wizard with a taste for dubbed out Balkan grooves, also fled the fiery nationalism that destroyed Tito's Yugoslavia. Other members come from Bosnia and Macedonia.
LA CHERGA came together in Germany and Austria as these musicians began to feel out a new musical identity, sharing what Irina calls a "Post Pessimist" philosophy, working on cultural exchange projects, differentiating between war profiteers and anti-war profiteers. LA CHERGA (named after a Balkan rag rug, appropriate for these musical recyclers) began weaving a sonic collage, inventing a Balkan internationalist music & manifesto: their sound drawing on the best of both East and West (skanking rhythms and sour horns/boiling dub versus Detroit techno) while Irina sings of freeing your mind from mental slavery.
Bringing together Balkan brass, jazz vocals, Jamaican grooves and electronic beats might sound like a musical recipe for disaster but LA CHERGA rip up the rule book and demonstrate how to build musical and cultural bridges. Grab some friends, something good to drink and turn up the music: LA CHERGA create radical unity party music.
Irina Karamarković - Vocals
Nevenko Bućan - Programming & Electronics
Muamer Gazibegović - Guitar
Trajko Velkov - Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Kiril Kuzmanov - Alto & Sopran Saxophone
Nino Škiljić - Bass, Programming & Keyboards
guests: Richard Winkler - Clarinet
Coach Khaled - Percussion
Fake No More
La Cherga Lyrics
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all these chords you've heard be4
this groove always makes you stupid
let your hips just move so freely
all these men just wanting quickies
all these morons making money
shitting on stage,
tryin' to be funny
The lyrics of "Fake No More" by La Cherga feat. Irina Karamarkovic are a piercing commentary on the state of the music industry and its impact on society at large. The song urges listeners to be aware of the messages that are being conveyed through popular music, warning that the repetitive and mindless chords and grooves can make people "stupid". The song also critiques the objectification of women and the sexualization of men in music, suggesting that these themes are used to sell records rather than promote meaningful art.
The chorus of "Fake No More" urges listeners to let their hips move freely, but suggests that this should be done with caution and awareness. The song emphasizes the importance of paying attention to the messages that are being conveyed through the media, and warns that blindly following popular trends can lead to a loss of critical thinking and personal agency. Overall, the lyrics of "Fake No More" encourage listeners to engage with music in a more thoughtful and critical way.
Line by Line Meaning
Be aware of what we play here
Pay attention to the music we present here.
all these chords you've heard be4
The familiar chords we're using are intentional to draw you in.
this groove always makes you stupid
We know this beat is irresistible and makes people lose themselves.
let your hips just move so freely
Don't be afraid to dance and let your body move without inhibition.
All these women shaking titties
Many women are resorting to using their bodies to gain attention.
all these men just wanting quickies
Some men are only interested in casual sex and not genuine connections.
all these morons making money
There are people in the industry making money despite their lack of talent or integrity.
shitting on stage,
Performers are not respecting their audiences with their poor performances.
tryin' to be funny
They are relying on crude humor instead of their actual talent.
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