In 1986 a group of friends who used to get together to play music, became L… Read Full Bio ↴In 1986 a group of friends who used to get together to play music, became LOS PERICOS, the first REGGAE Rock band in Argentina.

Their first record, “LOS PERICOS” released in 1988 was the best selling album of the year, obtaining Triple Platinum Award for its 180 thousand units sold.

One year later, they recorded KING KONG, produced by Herbert Vianna (OS PARALAMAS DO SUCESSO). Immediately after, they launched Maxi ANFITREU, a vinyl disc that impacted because of its unique style.

In 1990 LOS PERICOS launched their third studio record RAB A DAB STAIL and they went on tour, performing several live concerts around Argentina, highlighting the two shows at the LUNA PARK Stadium in Buenos Aires.

Their 4th album, BIG YUYO, was launched in 1993. In it PERICOS, showed a strongly predominant musical sound reflecting their own identity with songs such as: ME LATE, WAITIN, HACE LO QUE QUIERAS, etc. They caused a surge of popularity across Latin America countries chartering successfully.

That same year LOS PERICOS were invited to participate in the 6th INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL REGGAE SUNSPLASH Edition, taking place annually in JAMAICA.

In 1994 they performed again in the INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL REGGAE SUNSPLASH and closed the WORLD BEAT NIGHT. Rita Marley invited them to the TUFF GONG RECORDS studios, where BOB MARLEY used to record.

That July, they enthusiastically embarked on a tour through the United States including the cities of Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston, after finishing the recording of their 5th album in that country.

With the released of PAMPAS REGGAE, tours across Latin America and the sales of their records continued to increase.

Their sales reached more than one million copies worldwide.

Their 6th album, YERBABUENA, was released simultaneously in every country of LATIN AMERICA, the UNITED STATES and SPAIN.

In March 1997, PERICOS was the only Latin America band invited to participate in the reggae tribute to The Police and recorded, together with STEWART COPELAND: DARKNESS, included in Regatta Mondatta album. They also participated in the latin tribute to The Police: Outlandos D´America.

On the 28th of December 1997, they celebrated their 10 years anniversary with a free live outdoor concert, supported by the GOBIERNO DE LA CIUDAD DE BUENOS AIRES, for more than 120,000 people.

1998 started with a couple of shows across Central America and Venezuela with a live concert in MARGARITA ISLAND for 140,000 people and a performance with a record audience of 180,000 people at the FESTIVAL EXPERIENCIA ROJA in CARACAS.

By mid July they started recording their next album at their own studio, ROBLEDO SOUND MACHINE. They travelled again to Caracas, but this time to the 50th anniversary celebration of the UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS DECLARATION (at La Carlota Airport), organised by AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL.

On 27th of November 1998, they released MYSTIC LOVE and the videoclip of its first cut, SIN CADENAS.

The presentation of MYSTIC LOVE was on AUGUST 31st and September 1st at the OPERA THEATRE, both performances were absolutely SOLD OUT without having the opportunity to add shows due to the theatre’s lack of available dates.

In November they started the 5th Mystic Love Tour including the cities of NEW JERSEY, QUEENS, MANHATTAN and MONTREAL. That was the first time an Argentinean band reached this Canadian City and obtained stunning reviews in TORONTO, where they presented a very hot show in spite of low temperature.

At the beginning of 2000, LOS PERICOS gave a show at RIVER PLATE STADIUM celebrating THE NEW MILENIUM for an audience of 75,000 people.

LOS PERICOS began mixing a new album, a tribute to the 1008 shows performed until such time, called: 1000 VIVOS.

During 2001 they continued with their shows across the continent and were invited to close the 2001 VIVE LATINO edition.

In 2004, the Argentinean band with 17 years of successful path, surprised its fans by changing their vocal scheme; with Juanchi Baleiron switching from lead guitar to vocals.

With a completely fresh approach, fuelled by the beginning of a new stage of change and challenge, they presented a live show with a more compact scheme, reinforcing their reggae-rock format.

More than two million records were sold and 1600 live shows performed, rocketing LOS PERICOS as one of the MOST IMPORTANT BANDS in the history of LATIN REGGAE/ROCK.

In August 2005 the band released its new album called "7" with performances across Latin America.

In 2006 the band went on one of its most important tours. They performed in México, Uruguay, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, USA, Venezuela, Canadá, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Salvador and Perú; more than 140 shows in a year.

2007 starts with the Argentinean summer tour , performing in this country’s most popular vacation destinations. In April they returned to Mexico for the Reggae Music Fest featuring Pato Banton in their set. During May they closed the International Festival of Veracruz, and had a show for 50,000 in Caracas Venezuela.

PERICOS is currently working on new material to be released this November.

Reggae Irie
Los Pericos Lyrics

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Lets go and dance
And don't watch TV

I want a new
And don't watch TV

I want a change
Your matter to live

I want you listen

You shouting irie
Together with you everything
And breaking with the routine, baby

Come and dance
And don't watch TV

I want a beat
I want a beat
Together night
Reggae irie
Reggae irie

OK baby
So kiss me tonight
I don't want to continues
this fight

So let started
doing it sweet
What do you want

Are you playing with me?
Come on and dance
And don't watch TV

I want a beat
I want a beat
Together night
Reggae irie
Reggae irie

OK baby
So kiss me tonight
I don't want to continues
this fight

So let started
doing it sweet
What do you want

Are you playing with me?
Come on and dance
And don't watch TV

I want a beat
I want a beat
Together night

Reggae irie
Reggae irie

Overall Meaning

The song "Reggae Irie" by Los Pericos is an upbeat and energetic track that encourages us to dance and enjoy life without focusing on negative influences like TV. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants a change and urges their partner to listen to them. They want to break away from the routine and enjoy every moment with their loved one. The chorus chants "Reggae irie" repeatedly, which is a phrase common in reggae culture that means "cool," "happiness," or "feeling great."

The lyrics convey a sense of urgency, encouraging the listener to stop fighting and start enjoying life. Los Pericos uses the music itself to reinforce this message, as the song is a lively and joyful reggae tune. By mentioning the desire for a beat, the lyrics suggest that music is the source of the singer's happiness, and that joy is best experienced when shared with others.

Overall, "Reggae Irie" is a song that embodies the fun and carefree spirit of reggae culture. It encourages us to break away from the monotony of daily life and celebrate every moment with those we love.

Line by Line Meaning

Lets go and dance
Let's go out and have some fun dancing

And don't watch TV
Let's forget about boring TV and enjoy the moment

I want a new
I want something fresh and exciting

And don't watch TV
Let's not focus on mundane things and live in the present

I want a change
I desire a transformation in my life

Your matter to live
Your presence inspires me to live life to the fullest

I want you listen
I want you to understand my feelings and emotions

You shouting irie
Your exclamation of 'irie' signifies a joyous and positive outlook

Together with you everything
Being together with you makes everything better

And breaking with the routine, baby
Let's break away from the mundane routine and have some fun

So kiss me tonight
Let's share a romantic moment tonight

I don't want to continues this fight
I don't want to continue to argue with you

So let started doing it sweet
Let's start fresh and begin on a sweet note

What do you want
What are your desires and needs?

Are you playing with me?
Are you toying with my emotions?

Come on and dance
Let's dance and have some fun

I want a beat
I want a rhythmic and lively beat to move to

Together night
Let's spend the night together

Reggae irie
Let's groove to the happy and upbeat sounds of reggae

OK baby
Alright, my dear

Reggae irie
Let's have a happy and positive time with reggae music

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ALEJANDRO MARCELO ZARATE, ARIEL FERNANDO RAIMAN, DANIEL RODOLFO PICAS CASANOVA, FERNANDO JAVIER LUIS HORTAL, GUILLERMO LUIS VALENTINIS, JUAN ALFREDO GUILLERMO BALEIRON, MARTIN DIEGO GUTMAN

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