It's been quite a journey since Orishas released their first album 'A Lo Cubano' in Spain in May 1999. Lauded by the press throughout Europe ever since it came out, the group launched into a marathon tour that started in summer 1999. From clubs to festivals, the European tour stretched out to just over two years with evening performances of their music catalogue at the Olympia, the Ancienne Belgique and the Royal Festival Hall in England. They were to play at the most prestigious festivals in Europe like the Lowlands (Holland), where they topped the bill along with groups like Deftones and Cypress Hill, and the Roskilde (Denmark), where they brewed up a storm alongside groups as disparate as Tool and Wyclef Jean. Orishas also performed in the year 2000 at festivals like the Paleo Nyon Festival, the La Rochelle Francofolies and Pop Kom.
The group gradually acquired international standing, and after conquering Europe they went on to win over the United States in November 2000, with the American press unanimous in its acclaim: articles and reviews in Time, Rolling Stone, The Source, Vibe ,... Little by little they became an essential live band, capable of sharing the stage with artists as diverse as Compay Segundo, Orquestra Aragon, Iggy Pop, Cypress Hill, Macy Gray and Marcus Miller. Orishas paid their dues on the road and left Europe to take part in various jazz festivals in Canada and South Africa, dropping in on Brazil and Mexico. Orishas left no doubt that their musical fusion, unique in its genre, enables them to break the frontiers of style and to be equally at home in front of a latino, hip hop, pop or rock audience.
December saw their triumphal return to Cuba, where they had occupied the top slots of the radio charts for months and where they gave two concerts that brought together tens of thousands of young Cubans. They had come full circle, because after touring the world Orishas' dream finally came true: playing in front of their families and the people of Cuba.
Collaborations came thick and fast, with Roldan Gonzalez appearing on various French rap albums (Kerry James) or international rap albums (Dari, Da Weasel / Portugal).
After more than 200 concerts worldwide, the group decided to get back to song writing in August 2001. It was only to be expected that they would start working together again with the French producer and composer Niko Noki, (Passi, Bisso Na Bisso), who along with Roldan Gonzalez had been responsible for the tracks on the first album. He in turn engaged the services of a young composer of the future, DJ Mig-One, who had two albums with his group Starflam under his belt. They strung several studio sessions together between Belgium and Paris to knock up no fewer than twenty tracks. In November 2001 the group was ready at last to go back into the studio proper to record the successor to A Lo Cubano. They opted for the EMI studio in Paris, where the cream of Cuban musicians gathered at the group's behest to immortalise the songs of the Emigrante album. The group had matured and learned a great deal from touring the world, the subjects are more profound and given a more international treatment. Having had their eyes opened by the big world has had a visible impact on their writing. As on the first album, Miko Niko is in charge of musical production and most of the tracks, DJ Mig One has penned 3 compositions that underpin the plurality of their influences. The album was mixed at the Polygone studio in Toulouse under the auspices of Mario Rodriguez (Notorious B.I.G., Public Enemy, Mobb Deep, Fonky Family, 113...). Once again the alchemy is perfect. The new album sees the return of two very talented artists and long-standing friends of the group: Passi on La Vida Passa and Yuri Buenaventura on 300 Kg de Rap.
The new album has a pan-European release on April 22, 2002 and is being promoted in a tour that takes in more than ten countries before being presented on the stages of the major European festivals this summer.
Cosita Buena
Orishas Lyrics
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Ahí viene Pídela, gente Ahí viene Con su piquete
Traigo cosita buena Ahí viene Go
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay pa' tus penas Repítelo Pide la gente
Traigo cosita buena Pide la gente
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, pa' tus penas Ahí viene
Trae las penas clavadas en vena y el aire que anhela
Te ahoga, te sabe a nostalgia
Es como lo veo yo, dime tú si no sirvió
Somos iguales, el mundo lo sabe
Y estamos sentados encima de la misma barca
Pide la gente
Babilón FIRE, allí ya ves la luz
Babilón FIRE, allí ya ves tabú
Babilón FIRE, allí ya ves la luz
Allí ya ves luz, se partió el tabú
Babilón FIRE, allí ya ves la luz
Babilón FIRE, allí ya ves tabú
Babilón FIRE, allí ya ves la luz
Allí ya ves luz, se partió el tabú
Al regateo, que es lo que veo?
Se partió el recreo de aquel mareo viejo
No traje regalito pa' lo feo
Tirando buya, con la patrulla
La culpa es tuya Retírame la duda
Te veo sudao', to apretao', que te ha pasao'?
Seguro que estás caducao'
Si aun no he empezao', esto no ha acabao'
De medio lao', y el coro, que va regalao'
Traigo cosita buena Pide la gente
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, pa' tus penas Ahí viene
Que suene el beat now Ta' bueno el tinglao'
No te me alteres mi batei siempre pongo en out
No me la formen, formen Ei, no quiero intriga, ni ná
Ei, tu me duras y dale, mueve tu los pedales
Que en este tema hay poca gente, mira, que se pare
Más te vale, vale, si no quieres jaleo Que te pongo el ritmo pa' ti
Sabrás que, dime que, si te fue
De maravillas o no, dímelo, que pasó?
Si la cuenta no te dio, quien perdió? con quien fue?
Que no se te escape nada Ay vamos a caminarla
Que suene el beat now Ta' bueno el tinglao
Ay vamos a caminarla
Que suene el beat now Ta' bueno el tinglao
Ta' bueno el tinglao Ta' bueno el tinglao
Traigo cosita buena
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ahí vienen pa tus penas
Con su piquete, traigo cosita buena
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, pa tus penas
The Orishas song Cosita Buena is about bringing something good to people who are suffering. The lyrics speak to those who feel weighed down by life, asking them to be brave and to come out into the open. The singer encourages those who are suffering to let go of their pain and to embrace life, despite the challenges they face. The lyrics suggest that we are all in the same boat, and that we need to help each other through difficult times.
The song's chorus features the phrase "Pide la gente," or "Ask for it, people," which encourages listeners to reach out for help and good things in life. The lyrics also reference Babylon Fire, suggesting that the challenges of life are like a fire that we need to overcome. The song's rhythm is upbeat and energetic, making it a great song to dance and move to. The lyrics of Cosita Buena are both inspiring and empowering, reminding people that they can rise above the challenges that life brings, and that there is always something good to be found.
Line by Line Meaning
No les da vergüenza
They are not ashamed
Ahí viene Pídela, gente
There comes Pídela, people
Con su piquete
With their group
Traigo cosita buena
I bring good things
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay pa' tus penas
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh for your sorrows
Repítelo Pide la gente
Repeat it, ask people
Traigo cosita buena
I bring good things
Pide la gente
People ask for it
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, pa' tus penas
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, for your sorrows
Ahí viene
There it comes
Trae las penas clavadas en vena y el aire que anhela
Brings sorrows in their veins and longing in the air
Te ahoga, te sabe a nostalgia
It suffocates you, it tastes like nostalgia
Es como lo veo yo, dime tú si no sirvió
That's how I see it, tell me if it's not true
Somos iguales, el mundo lo sabe
We are the same, the world knows it
Y estamos sentados encima de la misma barca
And we are sitting on the same boat
Babilón FIRE, allí ya ves la luz
Babylon FIRE, there you already see the light
Babilón FIRE, allí ya ves tabú
Babylon FIRE, there you already see the taboo
Allí ya ves luz, se partió el tabú
There you see the light, the taboo is broken
Al regateo, que es lo que veo?
To bargaining, what do I see?
Se partió el recreo de aquel mareo viejo
The old dizziness of the break time is gone
No traje regalito pa' lo feo
I didn't bring a gift for the ugly
Tirando buya, con la patrulla
Making noise, with the police
La culpa es tuya Retírame la duda
It's your fault, remove my doubt
Te veo sudao', to apretao', que te ha pasao'?
I see you sweating, all tight, what happened to you?
Seguro que estás caducao'
Surely you're past your prime
Si aun no he empezao', esto no ha acabao'
If I haven't started yet, this is not over
De medio lao', y el coro, que va regalao'
From the side, and the chorus, that goes free
Que suene el beat now Ta' bueno el tinglao'
Let the beat play now, the vibe is good
No te me alteres mi batei siempre pongo en out
Don't get upset, my bat always hits it out
No me la formen, formen
Don't frame me, frame yourself
Ei, no quiero intriga, ni ná
Hey, I don't want intrigue or anything
Ei, tu me duras y dale, mueve tu los pedales
Hey, you last for me and go, move your pedals
Que en este tema hay poca gente, mira, que se pare
That in this subject there are few people, look, let them stop
Más te vale, vale, si no quieres jaleo
You better do it, if you don't want trouble
Que te pongo el ritmo pa' ti
I'll put the rhythm on for you
Sabrás que, dime que, si te fue
You'll know, tell me, if it went well for you
De maravillas o no, dímelo, que pasó?
Great or not, tell me, what happened?
Si la cuenta no te dio, quien perdió? con quien fue?
If the account didn't give it to you, who lost? with who was it?
Que no se te escape nada Ay vamos a caminarla
Don't let anything escape you, let's walk it
Ta' bueno el tinglao Ta' bueno el tinglao
The vibe is good, the vibe is good
Traigo cosita buena
I bring good things
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ahí vienen pa tus penas
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, there they come for your sorrows
Con su piquete, traigo cosita buena
With their group, I bring good things
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, pa tus penas
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, for your sorrows
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HIRAM RIVERI MEDINA, MARC DAMBLE, ROLDAN GONZALEZ RIVERO, YOTUEL ROMERO MANZANARES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@daniellopezsilva2425
Orishas unos de los grandes grupos de la musica cubana.
@themorecrazy
Cosita Buena tremenda cancion tremendo disco 100 orishas
@vreich1
este es uno de los grupos que cuando sacan un nuevo albun es igual o mejor que el anterior pero siempre buena musica
@zaza588
wow isso é muito bom ! vou comprar o cd
@jcar95
Aun así Colombia también se considera de los países pioneros de la Salsa y sobre todo representantes, tanto como admiro al maestro Lavoe, también por la misma época el Joe, Fruko...etc, se hacían sentir, la salsa es nuestra, no es una competencia compadre, la salsa es vida!
@pitimen
LA SALSA ÉS CUBANA, LA CUMBIA COLOMBIANA......MI AMOR........
@BrAiNLeSsPaintball
Vry gd song ///// Muy buena cancion :)
@extraterrestre0007
esta cancion esta muy pega josa.cosita buena ..caballero
@frankezt911
Se parti'o el recreo. Quien te dio? Quien fue? Que no se te escape nada. Traigo cosita buena!!!!
@fidelo89
que buena cancion