Mazz was founded by Joe Lopez and Jimmy Gonzalez in 1978. Grupo Mazz were known for using the synthesizer and blending rock and roll into their basic Tejano music sound. They earned a marketing contract with Coors in the mid-1980s that provided the band with exposure. The marketing success of Coors enabled the band to tour in Florida, California, and much of the southwest and Pacific coast states of the United States. The band's repertoire included award-winning songwriter Luis Silva who provided the band's earliest success with "Laura Ya No Vive Aquí", "Olvidaré Tu Nombre", and "Otra Vez". Grupo Mazz began receiving top honors at the Tejano Music Awards, winning Single of the Year, Best Tejano Album, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Showband of the Year. By 1986, Grupo Mazz began selling 50,000 units and became one of the top-selling Tejano acts. The group had a reputation as being "bad boys" of the Tejano music industry, they were known to be late at their shows. The single "Laura Ya No Vive Aqui" peaked atop Billboard's Latin music charts in March 1987. The band's 1987 album Beyond took Album of the Year honors at the 1988 Tejano Music Awards, while Lopez and Gonzalez won Vocal Duo of the Year.
In 1988, Mazz signed with CBS Records and released Straight from the Heart (1989), the following year they signed with EMI Latin. At the 1990 Tejano Music Awards, Grupo Mazz took Songwriter of the Year (Lopez), Vocal Duo of the Year, and Song of the Year (for "Now I Want You to Love Me") honors. The band's album No Te Olvidare (1990) reached atop the Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart in July 1990. It spent five consecutive months at number two behind Bronco. In March 1990, the album received a gold award from EMI Latin, signifying 50,000 units sold. That July, the company announced that No Te Olvidare sold 75,000 units in the United States. Mazz performed at RodeoHouston for 14 consecutive years, starting in 1991 as part of Go Tejano Day.
Lopez and Gonzalez separated in 1998 and pursue solo careers with their own bands. Gonzalez signed a recording contract with Freddie Records in 1999. Mazz won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and in 2009, the most wins for a Tejano musician. Mazz's albums No Te Olvidare, Para Nuestra Gente, Una Noche Juntos, and Mazz Romanticos Que Nunca, sold 100,000 units each by June 2018.
As Gonzalez's health condition began to deteriorate as a diabetic, the singer began sitting during his performances. In February 2018, Gonzalez was hospitalized after a show for breathing problems. Following a show on June 5, Gonzalez planned on returning to Brownsville. The singer decided to see relatives in San Antonio and was hospitalized on June 5 following a drop in blood sugar. Gonzalez suffered from cardiac arrest but was momentarily revived, however, he was pronounced dead on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, from complications of diabetes. Within hours of the announcement, Tejano musicians took to social media about Gonzalez. Musicians who held tributes to Gonzalez on their social media includes, Shelly Lares, David Lee Garza, and Raulito Navaira (brother of Emilio Navaira who died two years earlier). Tejano music stations in San Antonio began playing Mazz's songs non-stop following the announcement of his death.
The group were scheduled to perform at the Shrimporee in Aransas Pass on June 9. Mazz was also scheduled to perform during the Puro Tejano Texas Showdown on June 23 and June 24, 2018, as part of the Puro Tejano 101.7 launch party.[2] The June 24 event will be a tribute to Gonzalez.
In April 1994, the bus driver for Mazz was convicted after the driver was found with 49 pounds of marijuana at the Falfurrias checkpoint. The group were in Chicago at the time of the arrest of their driver.
In 2006, Joe Lopez was convicted of two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and a count of indecency with a child when his niece provided testimony against Lopez in court. Lopez originally was sentenced to 20 years but was paroled in February 2017.
Band members
First lineup (1978-1984):
Joe Lopez - vocals
Jimmy González - guitar and backup vocals
Juan Murillo - bass and backup vocals
Hector Augusto Flores - keyboards
Adolfo Garcia: - drums
Second lineup (1984-1997):
Joe Lopez - lead vocals
Jimmy González - vocals and guitar
Tommy Gonzalez - conga and sax
Frankie Caballero - accordion
Robert Chavez- bass
Mario Gonzalez - bass
Brando Mireles - keyboard
Adolfo Garcia - drums
Ricardo Barron - percussion
Rebecca Valadez - vocals
Homero Esquivel - accordion
Tu
Mazz Lyrics
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Que tengo sed de ti
Vuelve a acariciarme que tu amor
Me hace tan feliz
Nunca es suficiente
Siempre quiero mas
Porque al conocerte
Con la que puedo reir
Con la que puedo desahogarme
Y con quien puedo compartir
Mis ilusiones y mis planes
Con la que puedo ver la luna
Y desvelandonos cada noche
Haciendo cada travesura
Que a los dos se nos antoja
Yo solo se que me quiero quedar
Toda la vida en tus brazos
Para poderte acariciar
Y darte amor constante a diario
Yo solo se que me quiero quedar
En el lugar mas importante
Que es Dentro De Tu Corazón
Que un dia me lo regalaste
Y no te quiero fallar
Porque te amo como a nadie
Con la que puedo ver la luna
Y desvelandonos cada noche
Haciendo cada travesura
Que a los dos se nos antoja
Yo solo se que me quiero quedar
Toda la vida en tus brazos
Para poderte acariciar
Y darte amor constante a diario
Yo solo se que me quiero quedar
En el lugar mas importante
Que es Dentro De Tu Corazón
Que un dia me lo regalaste
Y no te quiero fallar
Porque te amo como a nadie
The lyrics to Mazz's song "Tu" describe a set of characteristics that the singer believes will lead to a fulfilling life. The song describes a person who is able to balance strength and humility, trust and skepticism, and responsibility and forgiveness. The first verse emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's own mistakes and not blaming others. The second verse describes the importance of balancing different traits, such as strength and humility, in order to succeed in life. The third verse describes the importance of maintaining a childlike sense of wonder and not taking oneself too seriously. The fourth verse emphasizes the importance of constant learning and avoiding a sense of entitlement or disdain for things one cannot have. The final verse describes the importance of resilience and the ability to love and be loved in equal measure.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to cultivate a balance of different qualities in order to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. The song celebrates the idea that, even though life may be challenging, those who possess these traits will persevere and thrive.
Line by Line Meaning
Se sei nato gi vincente
If you were born already winning
ma sai essere alla buona
but you know how to be simple
se ti fidi della gente
if you trust people
ma non credi alla befana
but you don't believe in Santa Claus
se non dai la colpa agli altri
if you don't blame others
degli sbagli che tu fai
for the mistakes that you make
tu vivrai, tu vivrai, tu vivrai
you will live, you will live, you will live
Se sei forte quando serve
If you're strong when it's necessary,
ma sai chiedere anche scusa
but you also know how to apologize
se vai piano en certe curve
if you slow down in some curves
ma sai vincere in ripresa
but you know how to come back and win
se sai mettere d'accordo
if you can bring together
chi non see' riuscito mai
those who have never succeeded
tu vivrai, tu vivrai, tu vivrai
you will live, you will live, you will live
Se non ti stanchi mai
If you never get tired
di addormentarti stanco
of falling asleep tired
se see' un bambino in te
if there's a child in you
e te lo porti a fianco,
and you carry it with you
se non ti prendi mai
if you never take yourself
troppo sul serio,
too seriously,
comunque tu vivrai,
anyway, you will live.
vivrai davvero.
you will truly live.
Se ti sai svegliare presto
If you know how to wake up early
quando vai a letto tardi
when you go to bed late
se rimani quasi onesto
if you stay almost honest
in un giro di miliardi,
in a billion-dollar deal
se sai piangere di gioia,
if you know how to cry for joy,
senza vergognardi mai
without ever feeling ashamed
tu vivrai, tu vivrai, tu vivrai
you will live, you will live, you will live
Se non ti stanchi mai
If you never get tired
di cose da imparare,
of things to learn
se non disprezzi mai,
if you never despise
quell che non puoi avere,
what you can't have,
nessuno riuscir
no one will be able
a manovrarti
to manipulate you
saprai di cosa e chi innamorarti.
you will know what and who to love.
Se sai perdere e cadere,
If you know how to lose and fall
senza mai toccare il fondo,
without ever hitting rock bottom
se sai toglierti dal cuore,
if you can remove from your heart
chi ti stave derubando,
who was stealing from you,
se sai dare tanto amore,
if you know how to give so much love,
quanto ne riceverai,
as much as you will receive,
tu vivrai, tu vivrai, tu vivrai
you will live, you will live, you will live
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JORGE LUIS BORREGO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rudyorosco7644
Another Powerhouse Hit of Superboys Joe Lopez & Jimmy Gonzales & Mazz
@rudyorosco7644
Smoking Joe & Brother Jimmie RIP. Had one of the Baddest Tejano Band around thx for the Memories fellows Super Boyez.
@wunkg2229
Nick Villarreal in there on that accordion 👌👌
@Davilasads
Love it! Love it! love it! The accordion sounds awesome.
@vanessadelgado2715
Mazz come back & bring us new songsi love 😍tejano & i love your MUSIC I DONT CARE ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL LIFE JUST COME BACK 😊♪♫♬🎵🎶🎧💜
@mextextejano
puro tejano de Carrizo Spring, Texas
@1984leinad
Hoy escuché esta canción y les digo, me gustó el ritmo 👍
Muy retro!!
@LucyLied26
OMG thank you for uploading this song!!!!
@danielmendoza8680
The return of Joe Lopez. ... Puro Tejano. .....
@teresag3118
Right On baby time to put on your dancing 👠👠💜❤️👍💋💙💙💙