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.
Distinto
Orishas Lyrics
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No veo pretextos para estar hablando
La banda ya llegó eyo eyo eyo
Si, Si
Bajo pa' zona y pongo a todos mi
Mi frecuencia
Yo hace rato busco esto pa' ponerlo bueno
De lo mío, de lo tuyo, pa' que te
Enteres, de lo mío pa' ti
Esto es pa' ti asere
Ni te lo vendo, ni lo presto
Ni lo regalo
Orishas es lo que trae
Es un nuevo flow, flow que
Hace palo palo toma esto que te traigo
Que esto es bueno, esto que traemos
Este ritmo fresco no compota, así que
Bota de mi boca loca todas esas notas
Toda esa gente que en mi ritmo se sofoca
Bajo pa' zona la pandilla ya llegó
Acaso no ves que es distinto de flow
De style, de estilo, dilo acaso no ves
Que es distinto, dis, dis, distinto
Si te conviene
Bajo pa' zona la pandilla ya llegó acaso
No ves que es distinto, de flow
De style, de estilo
Elegua, alegua asoguere queremeye
Si el idilio que castiga con mi canto
Que te traigo al negro
Déjate aconsejar, solo queremos cantar
Si las cosas que te pasan ya no
Tienen santo ni remedio
Busca una rumba buena que te
Lleve hasta el altar
A La Habana llego el clan con otra
Proposición, dime pronto si es
De ley o no
Dime si te conviene
Háblame sin dolor
Dale ya pasa la voz,
Si no te van a meter en el saco
De los que niegan, que esto es de Cuban
Hip-Hop y que se pega.
Bajo pa' la zona la cuadrilla que saben
Que el pica, pica con el flow de mi
Que esta pegado en la esquina
No te me ofendas pipo pero esto sonido
Que Orishas
Pone mira
Oye, la piel de gallina, no había motivo
Pa' que pongas berriaco, guapiao
Personagiao si tu reclamas to' lo tuyo
Con orgullo espera un momentíco
Que este Orishas no ha pasado
The lyrics to Orishas's song Distinto are a message not only to their fans but also to the entire music industry. They start by saying that if the music they bring sounds like what you were thinking, they see no point in explaining themselves. This could be seen as a declaration of confidence in their music, and an invitation to their fans to trust them and enjoy what they bring to the table.
The song also talks about the distinctiveness of their music, which is underscored by the repeated use of the word "distinto" (distinct). They state that their flow, style, and overall attitude are different, and they invite listeners to follow their lead, enjoy their music, and embrace the Cuban hip-hop they bring.
Also, the song addresses some of the challenges faced by individuals in the music industry. They urge their listeners to find solace in music, to look for a good time and to dance, to let go of their worries, and embrace the good vibes that come with their unique brand of music.
Overall, Orishas's Distinto is an excellent representation of their style and flow that shines a spotlight on their uniqueness as a band and their significance to the Cuban hip-hop scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Si la cosa suena como estas pensando
If what you're hearing sounds like what you're thinking
No veo pretextos para estar hablando
I don't see any reason to keep talking
La banda ya llegó eyo eyo eyo
The band has already arrived, hey hey hey
Si, Si
Yes, yes
Bajo pa' zona y pongo a todos mi
I go down to the area and give my all
Mi frecuencia
My frequency
Yo hace rato busco esto pa' ponerlo bueno
I've been looking for this to make it good for a while
Yo hace rato busco esto pa' ponerlo a ti
I've been looking for this to make it good for you
De lo mío, de lo tuyo, pa' que te
Of mine, of yours, so that you
Enteres, de lo mío pa' ti
Understand, of mine for you
Esto es pa' ti asere
This is for you, buddy
Ni te lo vendo, ni lo presto
I won't sell it to you or lend it to you
Ni lo regalo
I won't give it away
Orishas es lo que trae
Orishas is what we bring
Es un nuevo flow, flow que
It's a new flow, flow that
Hace palo palo toma esto que te traigo
It makes you move, take this that I bring to you
Que esto es bueno, esto que traemos
Because this is good, what we bring
Este ritmo fresco no compota, así que
This fresh rhythm is not a jam, so
Bota de mi boca loca todas esas notas
Let all those notes out of my crazy mouth
Toda esa gente que en mi ritmo se sofoca
All those people who suffocate in my rhythm
Bajo pa' zona la pandilla ya llegó
We go down to the area, the gang has already arrived
Acaso no ves que es distinto de flow
Don't you see that it's a different flow?
De style, de estilo, dilo acaso no ves
Of style, of flavor, tell me, don't you see?
Que es distinto, dis, dis, distinto
That it's different, dis, dis, different
Si te conviene
If it suits you
Elegua, alegua asoguere queremeye
Elegua, alegua asoguere queremeye
Si el idilio que castiga con mi canto
If the idyll punishes with my song
Que te traigo al negro
That I bring you, my black friend
Déjate aconsejar, solo queremos cantar
Let yourself be advised, we just want to sing
Si las cosas que te pasan ya no
If the things that happen to you
Tienen santo ni remedio
Have no saint or remedy
Busca una rumba buena que te
Look for a good party that
Lleve hasta el altar
Leads you to the altar
A La Habana llego el clan con otra
The clan arrived in Havana with another
Proposición, dime pronto si es
Proposal, tell me quickly if it is
De ley o no
Legit or not
Dime si te conviene
Tell me if it suits you
Háblame sin dolor
Talk to me without pain
Dale ya pasa la voz,
Come on, spread the word
Si no te van a meter en el saco
If they're not gonna put you in the bag
De los que niegan, que esto es de Cuban
Of those who deny that this is Cuban
Hip-Hop y que se pega.
Hip-Hop and it sticks.
Bajo pa' la zona la cuadrilla que saben
We go down to the area, the crew that knows
Que el pica, pica con el flow de mi
That the pica, pica with the flow of mine
Que esta pegado en la esquina
That is stuck on the corner
No te me ofendas pipo pero esto sonido
Don't be offended, buddy, but this sound
Que Orishas
That Orishas
Pone mira
Looks good
Oye, la piel de gallina, no había motivo
Hey, goosebumps, there was no reason
Pa' que pongas berriaco, guapiao
For you to get tough, flashy
Personagiao si tu reclamas to' lo tuyo
You're a character if you claim everything is yours
Con orgullo espera un momentíco
Wait a moment with pride
Que este Orishas no ha pasado
That Orishas hasn't passed yet
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: YOTUEL ROMERO MANZANARES, ROLDAN GONZALEZ RIVERO, HIRAM RIVERI MEDINA, LINO BELET FERNANDEZ, NICOLAS VINCENT NOCCHI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Orlando Medina
Si la cosa suena como estas pensando
no veo pretextos para estar hablando
la banda ya llegó
eyo eyo eyo
Bajo pa' zona y pongo a todos mi,
en frecuencia
yo hace rato busco esto pa' ponerlo bueno
yo hace rato busco esto pa' ponerlo a ti
de lo mío, de lo tuyo, pa' que te
enteres, de lo mío pa' ti
esto es pa' ti asere que yo ni te lo vendo, ni te lo presto,
ni lo regalo
Orishas es lo que trae
es un nuevo flow, flow que
hace palo palo
toma esto que te traigo, que esto es bueno
esto que traemos ritmo fresco no compota
así que
bota de mi boca loca todas esas notas
toda esa gente que en mi ritmo se sofoca
Bajo pa' zona la pandilla ya llegó
(acaso no ves que es distinto de flow
de style, de estilo)
dilo
(acaso no ves
que es distinto, dis, dis, distinto)
si te conviene
bajo pa' zona la pandilla ya llegó
(acaso
no ves que es distinto, de flow
de style, de estilo)
Elegua, Elegua
asoguere queremeye
Si el idilio te castiga con el canto
que te traigo al negro
déjate aconsejar
solo queremos cantar
si las cosas que te pasan ya no
tienen santo ni remedio
busca una rumba buena que te
lleve hasta el altar
A La Habana llego el clan con otra
proposición, dime pronto si es
de ley o no
(distinto)
Dime si te conviene
(distinto)
Háblame sin dolor
(distinto)
Dale ya pasa la voz si no te van a meter en el saco
de los que niegan
(distinto)
que esto es de Cuba
Hip-Hop
(ay de stylo)
y que se pega
(distinto)
Bajo pa' zona la pandilla ya llegó
(Acaso no ves que es distinto de flow
De style, de estilo)
dilo
(acaso no ves
que es distinto, dis, dis, distinto)
Si te conviene
Bajo pa' zona la pandilla ya llegó
(acaso
No ves que es distinto, de flow
De style, de estilo)
Eleggua, Eleggua
asoguere queremeye
Bajo pa' la zona la cuadrilla que sabe que el pica pica con el flow de mistolay que esta pegado en la esquina
no te me ofendas pipo pero este sonido que Orishas a muchos pone mira oye la piel de gallina
no había motivo
pa' que pongas berriao, guapiao, personagiao
si tu reclamas to' lo tuyo con orgullo espera un momentico que este Orishas no ha pasado
Sebastian Parisi
El mejor tema de ORISHAS !!! Que buena banda !!
Jacques Silva
Uma das melhores bandas em matéria de percussão,adoro!
andre freitas
o som desses caras é imortal
Aisha TV
Aquí en el 2021 y esto seguirá por siempre Orishas
Weidson Pereira
Top demais!♥️
Gonzalo Saenz
me encanta esta musica es mi mundo ;)
mayra chirino
POR ESO SON TAN BUENOS SON ORIGINALES ........ME ENCANTAN .........LO MAXIMO ..........
Gilmara Paiva
muito bom ...gosto de mais
Orlando Medina
Si la cosa suena como estas pensando
no veo pretextos para estar hablando
la banda ya llegó
eyo eyo eyo
Bajo pa' zona y pongo a todos mi,
en frecuencia
yo hace rato busco esto pa' ponerlo bueno
yo hace rato busco esto pa' ponerlo a ti
de lo mío, de lo tuyo, pa' que te
enteres, de lo mío pa' ti
esto es pa' ti asere que yo ni te lo vendo, ni te lo presto,
ni lo regalo
Orishas es lo que trae
es un nuevo flow, flow que
hace palo palo
toma esto que te traigo, que esto es bueno
esto que traemos ritmo fresco no compota
así que
bota de mi boca loca todas esas notas
toda esa gente que en mi ritmo se sofoca
Bajo pa' zona la pandilla ya llegó
(acaso no ves que es distinto de flow
de style, de estilo)
dilo
(acaso no ves
que es distinto, dis, dis, distinto)
si te conviene
bajo pa' zona la pandilla ya llegó
(acaso
no ves que es distinto, de flow
de style, de estilo)
Elegua, Elegua
asoguere queremeye
Si el idilio te castiga con el canto
que te traigo al negro
déjate aconsejar
solo queremos cantar
si las cosas que te pasan ya no
tienen santo ni remedio
busca una rumba buena que te
lleve hasta el altar
A La Habana llego el clan con otra
proposición, dime pronto si es
de ley o no
(distinto)
Dime si te conviene
(distinto)
Háblame sin dolor
(distinto)
Dale ya pasa la voz si no te van a meter en el saco
de los que niegan
(distinto)
que esto es de Cuba
Hip-Hop
(ay de stylo)
y que se pega
(distinto)
Bajo pa' zona la pandilla ya llegó
(Acaso no ves que es distinto de flow
De style, de estilo)
dilo
(acaso no ves
que es distinto, dis, dis, distinto)
Si te conviene
Bajo pa' zona la pandilla ya llegó
(acaso
No ves que es distinto, de flow
De style, de estilo)
Eleggua, Eleggua
asoguere queremeye
Bajo pa' la zona la cuadrilla que sabe que el pica pica con el flow de mistolay que esta pegado en la esquina
no te me ofendas pipo pero este sonido que Orishas a muchos pone mira oye la piel de gallina
no había motivo
pa' que pongas berriao, guapiao, personagiao
si tu reclamas to' lo tuyo con orgullo espera un momentico que este Orishas no ha pasado
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