In 1995 he made his first singles titled “D.E.P” and “Trucos”. He gained fame with collaborations with SFDK, Expression in Conserva or Nerviozzo.
After some time, he recorded his first album: “La Brevedad de los Días”, and recorded the single “Basado en hechos reales” with Nona.
The second album, “Poesía Difusa”, is full of manifestos against hypocrisy-collaborations include Lírico, Shuga Wuga, Titó, and Faf Larage. Because of the great public reception to this album, Nach released a DVD of his concert in November 2003 in Barcelona. adding all the supporting groups in the second disk titled 'Cutting Weapon'. It was published in two versions, one reediting “Lo Difuso” Poetry CD, without including changes, and another one only with the DVD of the concert.
The ACB chose to him to write and to make a song for the 2004-2005 basketball season. The subject was called “Juega”. In this song it names 26 players who participated in that season and to two historical ones of the league (Fernando Martin and Pau Gasol) were mentioned.
At the beginning of November of the 2005 he made his third album, “Ars Magna/Miradas”. It was a complex project released as a double Album, but with different themes on each one. The first, titled “Ars Magna” is a continuation of his normal lyrical content; subjects like environment, the passage of time, and the record market are discusssed. The second, titled “Miradas” is a more conceptual disc because each song discusses through the life of several different kinds people-like a new born, a prostitute, a expresidiario, an immigrant, a blind person, and a taxi driver. Collaborations include Arma Blanca, Juaninacka, bad Payo, Aniki, and Flavio Rodriguez.
Calles
Nach Lyrics
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VERSO 1 (NS)
¿Qué tendrá éste nuevo día de distinto? Abro la puerta en mi portal contento aún dentro de éste laberinto, el viento sopla enrarecido en la ciudad, intento pasar inadvertido: para eso tengo habilidad. Andando, observando, pensando en un por qué y en un cuándo; pensando que vivimos siempre esperando. Somos robots programados para progresar, seguimos saliendo, bebiendo, fingiendo hallar el bienestar. Buscando pareja para sentar la cabeza y, cómo no, hacernos con una casa, un coche y un futuro cómodo. Sacrificándolo todo para no estar solos, moviendo hilos, dejando huella en los hijos y morir tranquilos. En nuestros sueños caen billetes rosas, nuestra realidad distinta: así es el orden de las cosas. Sucesos que invaden las casas, esposas, cadenas clavadas a estacas, vidas silenciosas. Camino entre promesas y hormigón; entre risas, parques y demás contaminación. Soy el ladrón de almas, miro directo a la gente; detecto qué ojos son los que aman y qué ojos mienten. Mis pasos, mis besos; es mi regreso al Paraíso, y así lo quiso quien aquí me puso. Por eso es preciso avanzar rápido, sé que alguien me vigila, las paredes oyen y el suelo respira en estas calles...
...donde siempre paga quien falla, donde todos cruzan rayas y quieren ganar medallas. Calles, batallas entre el humo y la niebla ... (2x)
VERSO 2 (L-C)
...donde siempre paga quien falla, donde todos cruzan rayas y quieren ganar medallas. Calles, batallas entre el humo y la niebla ... (2x)
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Calles... Calles... Calles...
NS: Porque yo miro a las calles, porque las calles me miran, estudio sus detalles y me inspiran. El tiempo pasa tan deprisa como arena fina en cada esquina que se gira, en cada espina, cada vida que camina en éstas calles...
The song Calles by Nach explores the tough realities of street life, where failure is always punished, lines are crossed, and people are constantly striving to win. The verses delve into the monotonous nature of daily life, where people are programmed to progress but end up sacrificing everything just to avoid being alone. The lyrics are introspective, with the singer noting how he is constantly observing people to understand their true motivations. The chorus speaks to the competitive environment of the streets, where everyone is trying to win and come out on top, regardless of the costs. The streets are painted as a battleground, full of smoke and fog, where everything is a fight to survive.
Overall, Calles is a powerful commentary on the harsh realities of street life. The lyrics are honest and raw, making it clear that survival on the streets is no easy feat. The song tackles themes of competition, isolation, and betrayal, all set against the backdrop of the city streets. By the end of the song, listeners are left with a complex and nuanced view of street life, one that is both bleak and full of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Calles, donde siempre paga quien falla, donde todos cruzan rayas y quieren ganar medallas.
The streets, where those who fail always pay, where everyone crosses lines and wants to win medals.
Calles, batallas entre el humo y la niebla
The streets, battles between smoke and fog.
Contributed by Thomas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.