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.
Represent Cuba
Orishas Lyrics
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Cuba, Orishas underground de Havana
Represent, Represent
Cuba, hey mi musica
Represent, Represent
Cuba, Orishas underground de Havana
Represent, Represent
Ven que te quiero cantar de corazon asi
La historia de mis raizes
Rumba son why guaguanco todo mezclado
Pa' que lo bailes tu
Mira, ay quien no baila en Havana
Candidato (Uh Huh)
Pa' rumbiar en la cadencia
Represento a mis ancestros toda la mezcla (Ves)
No lo pierdas bro (Yo)
Latino Americano deHavana te lo mando
Con sabor mejor
Aprenderas que en la rumba esta la esencia
Que en mi guaguanco es sabroso why tiene buena mezcla (cudes)
A mi vieja why linda Havana (Havana)
Un sentimiento de manana (Havana)
Todo eso representas
Cubaaaaaa!!!
Represent, Represent
Cuba, Orishas underground de Havana
Represent, Represent
Cuba, hey mi musica
Cuba
Represent, Represent
Cuba, Orishas underground de Havana
Represent, Represent
Cuba, hey tu musica
Para la gente, mi zona
Pa mi santo especulando
En el micro, escucha como dice maico nico
La musica cubana vale mucho chico
Mi son why estilo viene de Havana
Ba !! ba !! vas why et bouge ton cul sur le beat ecoutes ca
Je preche pour ma Chapelle
Panam, je represente gars,
Mes refre (freres upside down) de la havana
Je rap, see'est mon Dada
Maico, Nico, chico soy loco si freno
J' represent la salsa le soleil de Cuba
J'oublie Paris son ciel gris et tout ca
Je reve de belles nanas sur la plage de gros Havana
M' pavaner sous les palmiers a fumer, je represent ca
Cuba
Represent Represent
Cuba, Orishas underground de Havana
Represent Represent
Cuba, hey mi musica
Cuba
Represent, Represent
Cuba, Orishas underground de Havana
Represent, Represent
Cuba, hey tu musica
Mi musica tiene sabor a melao de cana
Hey dime si te gusto
Hey yo representando a los orishas de mi cuba
Mofori bari Olofin hasta la sepultura
J' represent la salsa, le hip hop
Be pre salse ho
Cuando quiero estallar yo me voy a mi zona
Pa' la habana yo me voy
J' represent le blanc, le noir
Le chica, le chico
D'Chicago a Panama
De Tokyo a la Havana
J' represent la fiesta se lu va de la conga
Saca los collares que llego chango
Chango
Hey bro Elegua
Chango, Obatala, Yemanya
Ochun, Maferefun oruli
Que mi canto suba
Pa' la gente de mi cuba
Mis ancestros
Todos mis muerto
Todo eso represento
Cuba
Represent Represent
Cuba, Orishas underground de Havana
Represent Represent
Cuba, hey mi musica
Cuba
Represent, Represent
Cuba, Orishas underground de Havana
Represent, Represent
Cuba, hey tu musica
The lyrics of Orishas's song Represent Cuba exude a sense of pride and love for their homeland, Cuba. The song starts with the repetition of the phrase “Represent, Represent” which emphasizes their attachment to the country. The use of the phrase “Underground de Havana” reveals a sense of rebellion, as Orishas takes pride in their unconventional music and style. The use of Spanish words such as “Rumba,” “Guaguanco,” and “Sabor” highlights the Cuban music culture and its influence on Orishas's style. The lyrics further highlight the importance of Cuban culture, where the artist sings about the mix of Rumba, Son, and Guaguanco, forming his unique music style that represents his roots. The song also talks about the musical influence of Havana and how it has shaped the artist's music journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Represent, Represent, Cuba, Orishas underground de Havana
Orishas represents Cuba, specifically the underground music scene in Havana
Represent, Represent, Cuba, hey mi musica
Orishas represents and promotes Cuban music, particularly their own
Ven que te quiero cantar de corazon asi La historia de mis raizes Rumba son why guaguanco todo mezclado Pa' que lo bailes tu Mira, ay quien no baila en Havana
Orishas wants to sing about their roots and mix of musical styles, including rumba, son, and guaguanco, that make up the dance scene in Havana
Candidato (Uh Huh) Pa' rumbiar en la cadencia Represento a mis ancestros toda la mezcla (Ves) No lo pierdas bro (Yo) Latino Americano deHavana te lo mando Con sabor mejor Aprenderas que en la rumba esta la esencia Que en mi guaguanco es sabroso why tiene buena mezcla (cudes) A mi vieja why linda Havana (Havana) Un sentimiento de manana (Havana) Todo eso representas Cubaaaaaa!!!
Orishas represents their ancestors and the mix of musical styles through rumba and guaguanco. They send this message to other Latino-Americans with even better flavor than before
Para la gente, mi zona Pa mi santo especulando En el micro, escucha como dice maico nico La musica cubana vale mucho chico Mi son why estilo viene de Havana
Orishas represents their neighborhood, their faith, and their distinctive musical style that is rooted in Havana
Ba !! ba !! vas why et bouge ton cul sur le beat ecoutes ca Je preche pour ma Chapelle Panam, je represente gars, Mes refre (freres upside down) de la havana Je rap, see'est mon Dada Maico, Nico, chico soy loco si freno
Orishas spreads their music with a catchy beat, preaching through their music for their neighborhood and representing Havana. They rap and call for attention to Maico, Nico, and Chico, who might get crazy if they stop the beat
J' represent la salsa le soleil de Cuba J'oublie Paris son ciel gris et tout ca Je reve de belles nanas sur la plage de gros Havana M' pavaner sous les palmiers a fumer, je represent ca
Orishas represents the sun and salsa of Cuba and forgets the gray sky of Paris by dreaming about beautiful women on the beach in Havana, smoking and enjoying the palm trees
Mi musica tiene sabor a melao de cana Hey dime si te gusto Hey yo representando a los orishas de mi cuba Mofori bari Olofin hasta la sepultura
Orishas' music has the sweet taste of sugarcane and they ask if you like it. They represent Orishas and their home, Cuba, until the very end
J' represent la salsa, le hip hop Be pre salse ho Cuando quiero estallar yo me voy a mi zona Pa' la habana yo me voy
Orishas represents the mix of salsa and hip hop, and when they want to explode with music, they go back to their neighborhood in Havana
J' represent le blanc, le noir Le chica, le chico D'Chicago a Panama De Tokyo a la Havana J' represent la fiesta se lu va de la conga
Orishas represents everyone, from different races and genders, spreading the joy of their music from Chicago to Panama, from Tokyo to Havana through the rhythm of the conga
Saca los collares que llego chango Chango Hey bro Elegua Chango, Obatala, Yemanya Ochun, Maferefun oruli Que mi canto suba Pa' la gente de mi cuba Mis ancestros Todos mis muerto Todo eso represento
Orishas calls for the spiritual entities of Chango, Elegua, Obatala, Yemanya, and Ochun, to help them represent their ancestors and their deceased loved ones. They want their singing to lift the spirits of their fellow Cubans
Cuba Represent Represent Cuba, Orishas underground de Havana Represent Represent Cuba, hey mi musica
Orishas continues to represent their homeland, Cuba, and the underground music scene in Havana, promoting their own music
Cuba Represent, Represent Cuba, Orishas underground de Havana Represent, Represent Cuba, hey tu musica
Orishas continues to represent Cuba and the underground music scene in Havana and asks for you to represent your own music too
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ismael Miranda, Nicolas Vincent Nocchi, Roldan Gonzalez Rivero, Aleman Livan Nunez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Recite in the name of your Lord who created
Created man from a clinging substance.
Recite and your Lord is the most Generous.
Is then He, Who creates as one who creates not?
It is Allah who created the heaveens and the earth and sent down rain from the sky and produced thereby some fruits as provision for you and subjected for you the ship to sail throung the sea by His command and subjected for you the rivers.
He subjected for you the sun and the moon continuous(in orbit)and subjected for you the night and the day.
Do you worship that wich you(yourselves)carve,While Allah created you and that wich you do?
Vision perceives Him not,but He perceives(All)vision and He is the Subtle the Acguainted.
It is He who has produced you and made for you hearing and vision and hearts;Little are you grateful?
Have you considered;If your water was to become sunken(into the earth),then who could bring you flowing water?
It is He who has produced you and made for you hearing and vision and hearts;Little are you GRATEFULL?
This day I have PERFECTED your religion for you completed My favour upon you and have chosen for you Islam as you religion.
O people!Worship Allah;you have no deity other than Him.He has produced you from the earth and settled you in it,so ask forgiveness of Him and then repent to Him.Indeed my Lord is near and responsive.
Well com too Islam religions.
Thanks.
Recite,recite,recite...........
@user-hy4zj7pk3t
Recite in the name of your Lord who created
Created man from a clinging substance.
Recite and your Lord is the most Generous.
Is then He, Who creates as one who creates not?
It is Allah who created the heaveens and the earth and sent down rain from the sky and produced thereby some fruits as provision for you and subjected for you the ship to sail throung the sea by His command and subjected for you the rivers.
He subjected for you the sun and the moon continuous(in orbit)and subjected for you the night and the day.
Do you worship that wich you(yourselves)carve,While Allah created you and that wich you do?
Vision perceives Him not,but He perceives(All)vision and He is the Subtle the Acguainted.
It is He who has produced you and made for you hearing and vision and hearts;Little are you grateful?
Have you considered;If your water was to become sunken(into the earth),then who could bring you flowing water?
It is He who has produced you and made for you hearing and vision and hearts;Little are you GRATEFULL?
This day I have PERFECTED your religion for you completed My favour upon you and have chosen for you Islam as you religion.
O people!Worship Allah;you have no deity other than Him.He has produced you from the earth and settled you in it,so ask forgiveness of Him and then repent to Him.Indeed my Lord is near and responsive.
Well com too Islam religions.
Thanks.
Recite,recite,recite...........
@talissonbianchini6104
letra:
Ven que te quiero cantar de corazón así
La historia de mis raíces
Rumba son y guaguancó todo mezclado
Pa que lo bailes tu
Mira hay quién no baila en la Habana
Candidato, pa rumbear en la cadencia
Represento a mis ancestros toda la mezcla
No lo pierdas bro yo
Latino Americano de la Habana
Te lo mando con sabor mejor
Aprenderás que en la rumba esta la esencia
Que mi guaguancó es sabroso y tiene buena mezcla
¿Tu Ves? A mi vieja y linda Habana
Sentimiento de manana todo eso representas, Cuba
Represent, Represent Cuba, Orishas son del lao de La Habana
Represent, Represent Cuba, es mi música
Represent, Represent Cuba, Orishas son del lao de La Habana
Represent, Represent Cuba, es tu música
Para la gente, mi zona Pa mi santo especulando
En el micro, escucha como dice MiKo NiKo
La música cubana vale mucho chico
My funk y estilo viene de La Habana
Vas vas vas vas y bouge ton cul sur le beat écoute ça
J'prêche pour ma chapelle : Panam
J'représente gars mes refrè d'la Havana
J'rappe c'est mon dada
A diam Miko Niko chico
Soy loco sem prefosion
J'représente la salsa l'soleil de Cuba
J'oubli Paris, la pluie, son ciel gris et tout ça
J'rêve de belle nana sur la plage d'la Havana
Me pavaner, sous les palmiers à fumer j'représente ça! Cuba
Represent, Represent Cuba, Orishas son del lao de La Habana
Represent, Represent Cuba, es mi música
Represent, Represent Cuba, Orishas son del lao de La Habana
Represent, Represent Cuba, es tu música
Mi música
Tiene sabor a melao de caña Ay dime si te gusto
Hey yo estoy representando a los Orishas de mi cuba
Mofare Olofi hasta la sepultura
J'représente la salsa, le hip hop cusas se vous
Cuando quiero estallar yo me voy a mi zona
Pa' La Habana yo me voy
J'représente le blanc, le noir, le chico, la chica
D'chicago à Panama, Tokyo à la Havana
J'représente la fiesta soul de Cuba y mi conga
Saca los collares que llego chango, chango
Hey bro Elegguá, Changó, Obbatalá, Yemayá, Oshún
Mafere effún Orula que mi canto suba, pa' la gente
De mi Cuba, mis ancestros, to' mis muertos
Todo eso represento
Represent, Represent Cuba, Orishas son del lao de La Habana
Represent, Represent Cuba, es mi música
Represent, Represent Cuba, Orishas son del lao de La Habana
Represent, Represent Cuba, es tu música
@P3thRoo
Letra/Lyrics:
Hey, mi musica
Represent, Represent, Cuba
Orishas underground de Havana
Represent, Represent, Cuba
Hey, tu musica
Te quiero Havana
The rhythym' pumping in my heart
In La Rosa we dance to the tempo of the love, boy
Your hip's making a shift
And you fall deep into its spell
Let your body talk, till voice in you says
Say baby
I'm the one you find deep in that move
That drives your body and your senses
I'm the heat inside
When rhythym and love collide
Cuba, let me introduce myself
Cubaaaaaaaaaaa!
Represent, Represent, Cuba
Orishas underground de Havana
Represent, Represent, Cuba
Hey, mi musica
Represent, Represent, Cuba
Orishas underground de Havana
Represent, Represent, Cuba
Hey, tu musica
Ven que te quiero cantar de corazn asi
La historia de mis raices
Rumba son y guaguanco todo mezclado
Pa' que lo bailes tu
Mira, ay quien no baila en la habana
I'm the one you find deep in that move
That drives your body and your senses
I'm the heat inside
When rhythym and love collide
Cuba, let me introduce myself
Cubaaaaaaaaaaa!
Represent, Represent, Cuba
Orishas underground de Havana
Represent, Represent, Cuba
Hey, mi musica
Represent, Represent, Cuba
Orishas underground de Havana
Represent, Represent, Cuba
Hey, tu musica
Asi que mueve, mueve tu culete
A mi son como un chupete
Shake it, shake it
Trae queque, my flow
My life, my style
Sete peque, aqui mi ruso con el prete
Aqui la cucu con el pepe
Sientate, relajate
Escucha esto que ponemos
Un poco de t, de musica cubana
Rumba y sentimiento
Cambio si, orishas
Move your body
Move your body, body
Move your body, body
Bring down your last defence
Feel your innocence
Slip into the light
Baby hold on tight
Bring down your last defence
Feel your innocence
Slip into the light
Baby hold on tight
Let me introduce myself
Cubaaaaaaa
Represent, Represent, Cuba
Orishas Orishas underground de Havana
Represent, Represent, Cuba
Hey, mi musica
Represent, Represent, Cuba
Orishas Orishas underground de Havana
Represent, Represent, Cuba
Hey, tu musica
@jonathanescalanteescalante394
Por una cuba libre.. Pa fuera el castrismo
@mv3967
El Castrismo no se cae solo, coja fusil y pal Escambray, déjese de tanta boberia en las redes sociales
@emilioperez393
Nunca.nadie.batunbar.nuestra.patriacon.Fidel.asta.lamuerte
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@bentmch1
2023 esta canción no tuvo tanto exito simplemente porq la gente ya no le gusta la musica de calidad.
@ECA2
This music gets into your soul. I heard this song by Orishas years ago; one of the advantages of living in Miami, with its large Cuban community. Hearing it now and I still have to get my 'salsa' on.
@BENjamin3931
This music gets in your soul and just heals the spirit!
@NGHPassageira
I just thougt that