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.
Orishas Llegó
Orishas Lyrics
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Que no tengo miedo vengo como iré
Tu vas a entenderme nene
Que mi son que te va a conmover
A to mi familia
To's con el hip hop
To paris a la habana
A mi mamita le gusta
A to mi familia
To's con el hip hop
To paris a la habana
Orishas llegó
A mi mamita le gusta
Para su guayo, como me en la habana que es mi labor, cabo
Y derrotara, mi ritmo para nada, cosa rara, larilará
Locos sin frenos, toda mi gente dice aquí estoy yo
Y lo que traigo es candela, cinco maestros con sus voces
Que sonando como doces orishas en escuela
Anda ponle bombo y conga, al que no le guste que responda
Mundo pa la conga
Como una mancha de petróleo, sobre un óleo, bien abstracto
Calidad asegurada prohibida al tacto contactos
Africanos que mezclaron la existencia, con paciencia, inteligencia
De poder quedar entre nosotros jóvenes un poco locos
Listos a prueba de tronos, no conformes a probarte un poco
Poco faltaría mira si no bailas este son sabroso
A to mi familia
To's con el hip hop
To paris a la habana
Orishas llegó
A mi mamita le gusta bailar el son
A to mi familia
To's con el hip hop
To paris a la habana
Orishas llegó
A mi mamita le gusta bailar el son
No te desesperes peres
No te precipites pites
Vengo suavecito, despacito, relajao
Viste papi que mi ritmo viene matemático
Flaco pro profesional bien sistemático
En el tiempo, con mi flow paso me voy abriendo
Orishas defendiendo este son que viene ardiendo
1 pour ma mafia, 2 pour mon funky show
To paris à la habana orishas llegó
El gringo chico cubano, cuba libre hermano
Son son bolero danzón azúcar mano puro habano
On apprécie ma manie, manie le micro chico
Ici apprécie le mec qui pete tous ces kilos
Ta sono, causé des dégâts
J'prophétie, j'mise sur mes mise jp's
La terre promise, le paradis, les boss du bizz
A to mi familia
To's con el hip hop
To paris a la habana
Orishas llegó
A mi mamita le gusta
A to mi familia
To's con el hip hop
To paris a la habana
Orishas llegó
A mi mamita le gusta bailar el son
Es el momento de darle sabor al que escucha mi son cubano
Que vengo repartiendo a toda prisa
Mil besos, mi canción, y una sonrisa
Ihhh dicen que orishas ya no es un dios
Dicen que orishas se te pegó
Dicen que orishas no está jugando
Para todos los infectosos llego ruzzo arrasando
Dicen que voy de atrevido señor
Te enredo el cuello con mi fusión hip hop
Que llegue yo pa silenciar al cabrón
No hago canciones pa' los melones y mucho menos valgo yo
A to mi familia
To's con el hip hop
To paris a la habana
Orishas llegó
A mi mamita le gusta bailar el son
A to mi familia
To's con el hip hop
To paris a la habana
Orishas llegó
A mi mamita le gusta bailar el son
The song "Orishas Llego" by Orishas is a celebration of the Cuban culture and their unique style of music. The lyrics explicitly state that the singer is not afraid to express themselves and their music, and that the listener will be moved by their son. The song mentions the love that the singer's family has for hip hop and how Orishas has arrived on the scene to make an impact. The song's lyrics mention various music styles associated with Cuba, including danzon, bolero, and son.
The lyrics mention the African influence in the creation of Cuban music and how patience and intelligence were integral to preserve their culture. The song talks about how the mixture of African and Cuban music has created something unique that resonates with the younger generation. The chorus emphasizes how the singer's mother loves to dance to the son that Orishas has brought to the world.
One of the most interesting facts about the song is that the group Orishas was formed in France by Cuban expatriates Roldán González Rivero, Yotuel Romero Manzanares, and Hiram Riverí Medina. They combined Cuban music with hip hop and reggae to create their unique sound. Additionally, the group is named after the Orishas, a group of deities in the religion of Santeria, which has its roots in Cuba.
The song "Orishas Llego" was released in 1999 as part of the group's debut album "A Lo Cubano." The album was a commercial and critical success, earning praise for its unique sound and cultural commentary. The song was the lead single from the album and helped establish Orishas as pioneers of the Latin hip hop genre.
The song's lyrics were written by the group's members and reflect their personal experiences growing up in Cuba and their time living in France. The song's music video features scenes from Havana and Paris and showcases the group's unique style.
Chords: The chords for the song are not available.
Line by Line Meaning
Ahora te diré, para comenzar
I'll tell you now, to start with
Que no tengo miedo vengo como iré
I'm not afraid, I come as I am
Tu vas a entenderme nene
You are going to understand me, baby
Que mi son que te va a conmover
That my sound is going to move you
A to mi familia
To all my family
To's con el hip hop
All with hip hop
To paris a la habana
From Paris to Havana
Orishas llegó
Orishas has arrived
A mi mamita le gusta
My mommy likes it
Para su guayo, como me en la habana que es mi labor, cabo
For his joy, like in Havana, which is my job, my friend
Y derrotara, mi ritmo para nada, cosa rara, larilará
And defeat, my rhythm for nothing, strange thing, larilara
Locos sin frenos, toda mi gente dice aquí estoy yo
Crazy without brakes, all my people say 'Here I am'
Y lo que traigo es candela, cinco maestros con sus voces
And what I bring is fire, five masters with their voices
Que sonando como doces orishas en escuela
Sounding like twelve Orishas in school
Anda ponle bombo y conga, al que no le guste que responda
Come on, add drums and congas, those who don't like it can respond
Mundo pa la conga
The world for the conga
Como una mancha de petróleo, sobre un óleo, bien abstracto
Like a stain of oil, on a very abstract canvas
Calidad asegurada prohibida al tacto contactos
Quality guaranteed, forbidden to touch contacts
Africanos que mezclaron la existencia, con paciencia, inteligencia
Africans who mixed existence with patience and intelligence
De poder quedar entre nosotros jóvenes un poco locos
To be able to stay among us young people, a little crazy
Listos a prueba de tronos, no conformes a probarte un poco
Ready to withstand thrones, not satisfied with testing you a little
Poco faltaría mira si no bailas este son sabroso
You would be missing out if you didn't dance to this savory sound
No te desesperes peres
Don't despair, buddy
No te precipites pites
Don't rush, man
Vengo suavecito, despacito, relajao
I come smooth, slow, relaxed
Viste papi que mi ritmo viene matemático
You see, daddy, my rhythm is mathematical
Flaco pro profesional bien sistemático
Skinny but professional, very systematic
En el tiempo, con mi flow paso me voy abriendo
In time, with my flow, I am opening up
Orishas defendiendo este son que viene ardiendo
Orishas defending this burning sound
1 pour ma mafia, 2 pour mon funky show
1 for my mafia, 2 for my funky show
To paris à la habana orishas llegó
From Paris to Havana, Orishas has arrived
El gringo chico cubano, cuba libre hermano
The Cuban little American, free Cuba, brother
Son son bolero danzón azúcar mano puro habano
Son, bolero, danzón, sugar, pure Havana
On apprécie ma manie, manie le micro chico
They appreciate my ways, I handle the mic nicely
Ici apprécie le mec qui pete tous ces kilos
Here they appreciate the guy who breaks all those kilos
Ta sono, causé des dégâts
Your sound caused damage
J'prophétie, j'mise sur mes mise jp's
I prophesize, I bet on my bets, JP's
La terre promise, le paradis, les boss du bizz
The promised land, paradise, the bosses of the biz
Es el momento de darle sabor al que escucha mi son cubano
It's time to give flavor to those who listen to my Cuban sound
Que vengo repartiendo a toda prisa
That I come distributing in a hurry
Mil besos, mi canción, y una sonrisa
A thousand kisses, my song, and a smile
Ihhh dicen que orishas ya no es un dios
Ooh, they say Orishas is no longer a god
Dicen que orishas se te pegó
They say Orishas got stuck to you
Dicen que orishas no está jugando
They say Orishas is not playing around
Para todos los infectosos llego ruzzo arrasando
Ruzzo arrives destroying all the infectious ones
Dicen que voy de atrevido señor
They say I'm bold, sir
Te enredo el cuello con mi fusión hip hop
I'll wrap your neck with my hip hop fusion
Que llegue yo pa silenciar al cabrón
Let me arrive to silence the bastard
No hago canciones pa' los melones y mucho menos valgo yo
I don't make songs for the melons, and I'm worth even less
A to mi familia
To all my family
To's con el hip hop
All with hip hop
To paris a la habana
From Paris to Havana
Orishas llegó
Orishas has arrived
A mi mamita le gusta bailar el son
My mommy likes to dance to the sound
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROLDAN GONZALEZ RIVERO, NICOLAS NOCCHI, LIVAN NUNEZ ALEMAN, HIRAM RIVERI MEDINA, YOTUEL OMAR ROMERO MANZANARES
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