Bega had a multicultural upbringing as his mother is Sicilian and his father is from Uganda. Bega spent time in Miami during his teenage years.
"Mambo No. 5" became an instant worldwide hit, charting in the top 5 across Europe and in the USA, where it became a popular stadium anthem at sports events. It was also used by the British television broadcaster, Channel 4 for their coverage of Test Match cricket between 1999 and 2005. Interestingly, the original version by Perez Prado was also featured in a popular Guinness commercial of that year.
In 1999 he released the album A Little Bit Of Mambo which included Mambo No. 5 and the hits "1+1=2", "I Got a Girl" and "Tricky". On December 13, 1999, this album was certified triple platinum by the RIAA. To date, he has sold almost 4 million copies in the U.S. alone. He followed this up in 2001 with Ladies And Gentlemen.
He recorded the song "Baby Keep Smiling" with Compay Segundo.
In the video game Tropico, Lou Bega is one of the characters a player can choose as his dictator persona. He was included as part of a licensing deal that also saw one of Bega's songs integrated into the German release of Tropico.
His third studio album, Lounatic, was released in late 2005. The first music video released was "You wanna be Americano" followed by "Bachata".
Official Homepage: http://www.lou-bega.com/
Lou's Café
Lou Bega Lyrics
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wat up in da club?
ohh my gah how ya doin? u lookin fine tonight! (woman laughing)
(people talking)
1, 2, 1, 2 (testing mic.)
(people applauding)
lou: yeah!
ya know my name is lou bega
and uh... i will sing a song
and i know you will like that one!
The lyrics in Lou Bega's song, Lou's Café, begin with a conversation between Lou and a friend asking about what's going on in the club. Lou greets a woman and flirts with her, which is met with laughter. The atmosphere is buzzing with people talking and applauding. Lou then takes the microphone, introduces himself and promises to sing a song that the audience will enjoy. The lyrics suggest that Lou is a charismatic performer and is comfortable in this environment.
The song captures the ambiance of a café bustling with people and music. Lou Bega is known for his upbeat and fun-loving music style, and this song is no exception. It seems to be a very personal song, typical of Lou's reputation as a performer who loves to connect with his audience. The lyrics and catchy tune make Lou's Café a feel-good song that can lift spirits and energize listeners.
Overall, Lou's Cafe is a vibrant and charismatic tune that celebrates the joys of being in a lively environment. Lou Bega's personality and love for music shine through the lyrics and make it a song that is easy to enjoy and dance along to.
Line by Line Meaning
lou:wat up man, how ya doin?
Lou greeting someone and asking how they are doing.
wat up in da club?
Lou asking about what is happening inside the club.
ohh my gah how ya doin? u lookin fine tonight! (woman laughing)
Lou complimenting a woman on her appearance and making her laugh.
(people talking)
Background noise of people talking in the club.
1, 2, 1, 2 (testing mic.)
Lou testing the microphone to ensure it is working properly.
(people applauding)
Crowd applauding in response to Lou's presence and announcement.
lou: yeah!
Lou showing excitement and enthusiasm.
how ya doin
Lou asking the crowd how they are doing.
ya know my name is lou bega
Introducing himself to the audience.
and uh... i will sing a song
Lou revealing his intention to perform a song.
and i know you will like that one!
Lou expressing confidence in his music and audience's enjoyment of it.
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ACHIM KLEIST, CHRISTIAN PLETSCHACHER, DAVID LUBEGA, WOLFGANG VON WEBENAU
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