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.
Stress
Orishas Lyrics
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Cuida la mente explota el glow,
Mata la jugada por detrás que mala racha
Para que te vas a reventar
Vende la cuenta y cambia el show
Para de pensar y pensar
Cuidao con la mente que explota al glow
Déjala ya dentro de tu stress
Vivimos pensando en lo que nos va a tocar
Luchando, inventando, soñando,
Pisando por el dinero
Rezando después al cielo
Para estar en paz con uno y con el otro igual
Quien sabe si están esperando
El Diablo que nos da miedo
O Dios con su fe y santa palabra
Adivina Pa´ donde girar
Siendo bueno las pagas igual
Tantas preocupaciones no te sirven de na´
[Estribillo]
Vende la cuenta y cambia el show,
Cuida la mente explota el glow,
Mata la jugada por detrás que mala racha
Que los mas pesao si tus problemas
Se acuestan contigo
He que te pasa no quiero tu stress
En la casa no
Mira ver quien,
Mira ver bien quien ha jugado contigo
Si la jugada es falsa
no quiero juego con, conmigo
A veces te aparece
Que te parece si no te fallece
Yo creo que el tipo enloquece
Sin saber si lo mereces
Cuida al señor, ruega a mi lord
Que no se pare tu reloj
[Estribillo]
Aquí es stress no es nada y esa voz se acaba bro
Dime que no es nada y ponte en mi terreno bueno
Donde son las gentes que andan bueno
Esos que no tienen freno
El problema hoy
Es querer cumplir con la ley de la vida
Nos pide más y siempre más
Para donde voy la pregunta
De las tantas pesadillas
Saber lo que nos va a pasar mañana
[Estribillo]
By Berman (buenos aires, Argentina)
The Orishas’ song “Stress” is a powerful message that encourages the audience to take control of their mental state and avoid getting dragged down by everyday challenges. The lyrics are a relatable representation of modern life’s overwhelming demands, and they propose an alternative path towards more peace and stability. The repeated refrain “Vende la cuenta y cambia el show, cuida la mente explota el glow” can be translated as “Sell your account and change the show, take care of your mind and explode your glow,” which means that sometimes it is necessary to detach from material possessions and focus on nurturing oneself to achieve success.
The opening lines “Mata la jugada por detrás que mala racha” urge listeners to stay sharp and avoid negative situations that could harm their progress. The second verse raises a fundamental existential question about the meaning of life and how we face its challenges. The reference to “El Diablo que nos da miedo o Dios con su fe y santa palabra” underscores the spiritual dimension of the struggle to find balance and fulfillment. The song's final message conveys a sense of optimism, inviting people to find freedom from stress and embrace their true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Vende la cuenta y cambia el show
Sell the account and change the show. Stop doing what you're doing and try new things to avoid stress.
Cuida la mente explota el glow
Take care of your mind, let it shine. Don't overthink or overanalyze things that can stress you out.
Mata la jugada por detrás que mala racha
Kill the move from behind, avoid bad luck by staying ahead of the game.
Para que te vas a reventar
Why would you want to explode and get stressed out over something that doesn't matter much?
No arrastres más tantos problemas de que tu vas
Don't keep dragging problems that are out of your control and giving yourself unnecessary stress.
Déjala ya dentro de tu stress
Let go of those problems and leave them inside your stress, don't let them get to you.
Vivimos pensando en lo que nos va a tocar
We live thinking about what will happen to us, constantly worrying and stressing about the future.
Luchando, inventando, soñando, pisando por el dinero
Fighting, inventing, dreaming, stepping on others for money. We do all of this and more to live in a stressful society fueled by money.
Rezando después al cielo para estar en paz con uno y con el otro igual
We pray to be at peace with ourselves and others after living in a chaotic world filled with greed and stress.
Quien sabe si están esperando el Diablo que nos da miedo o Dios con su fe y santa palabra
Who knows if we're waiting for the scary devil or the loving God with his words of faith.
Adivina Pa´ donde girar, Siendo bueno las pagas igual, Tantas preocupaciones no te sirven de na´
Guess which way to turn, even if the pay is the same. Too many worries won't do you any good.
Que los mas pesao si tus problemas se acuestan contigo
The most annoying thing is when your problems sleep with you, always on your mind and stressing you out.
He que te pasa no quiero tu stress
What's wrong with you, I don't want your stress. Don't let your problems affect others.
En la casa no Mira ver quien, Mira ver bien quien ha jugado contigo
At home, look and see who has played with you, who has caused you stress and problems.
Si la jugada es falsa no quiero juego con, conmigo
If the move is fake, I don't want to play with myself. Don't waste your time on fake things that cause stress.
A veces te aparece Que te parece si no te fallece
Sometimes you think things could be worse, and how stressful that would be.
Yo creo que el tipo enloquece, Sin saber si lo mereces
I believe the guy is going crazy, without even knowing if he deserves the stress and problems he's going through.
Cuida al señor, ruega a mi lord, Que no se pare tu reloj
Take care of the Lord, pray to my Lord, so that your clock doesn't stop ticking and stressing you out.
Aquí es stress no es nada y esa voz se acaba bro
Here, stress is nothing and that voice in your head telling you otherwise will go away, brother.
Dime que no es nada y ponte en mi terreno bueno
Tell me it's nothing and put yourself in my good environment. Don't let stress take over your life.
Donde son las gentes que andan bueno, Esos que no tienen freno
Where are the people who are doing well, those who don't have any brakes on their lives? Surround yourself with positive people and avoid stress.
El problema hoy es querer cumplir con la ley de la vida, Nos pide más y siempre más
The problem today is wanting to comply with the law of life, always demanding more and more from us.
Para donde voy la pregunta, De las tantas pesadillas, Saber lo que nos va a pasar mañana
The question is where am I going, in the midst of so many nightmares and wondering what will happen tomorrow.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROLDAN GONZALEZ RIVERO, HIRAM RIVERI MEDINA, YOTUEL ROMERO MANZANARES, NICOLAS VINCENT NOCCHI, LIJATIANA RAKOTOARIVELO RABEFAHIRY
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José Manuel Suca Choque
Vende la cuenta y cambia el show,
Cuida la mente explota el glow,
Mata la jugada por detrás que mala racha
Para que te vas a reventar
Vende la cuenta y cambia el show
Para de pensar y pensar
Cuidao con la mente que explota al glow
No arrastres más tantos problemas de que tu vas
Déjala ya dentro de tu stress
Vivimos pensando en lo que nos va a tocar
Luchando, inventando, soñando,
Pisando por el dinero
Rezando después al cielo
Para estar en paz con uno y con el otro igual
Quien sabe si están esperando
El Diablo que nos da miedo
O Dios con su fe y santa palabra
Adivina Pa´ donde girar
Siendo bueno las pagas igual
Tantas preocupaciones no te sirven de na´
Vende la cuenta y cambia el show,
Cuida la mente explota el glow,
Mata la jugada por detrás que mala racha
Que los mas pesao si tus problemas
Se acuestan contigo
He que te pasa no quiero tu stress
En la casa no
Mira ver quien,
Mira ver bien quien ha jugado contigo
Si la jugada es falsa
no quiero juego con, conmigo
A veces te aparece
Que te parece si no te fallece
Yo creo que el tipo enloquece
Sin saber si lo mereces
Cuida al señor, ruega a mi lord
Que no se pare tu reloj
Aquí es stress no es nada y esa voz se acaba bro
Dime que no es nada y ponte en mi terreno bueno
Donde son las gentes que andan bueno
Esos que no tienen freno
El problema hoy
Es querer cumplir con la ley de la vida
Nos pide más y siempre más
Para donde voy la pregunta
De las tantas pesadillas
Saber lo que nos va a pasar mañana
José Manuel Suca Choque
Vende la cuenta y cambia el show,
Cuida la mente explota el glow,
Mata la jugada por detrás que mala racha
Para que te vas a reventar
Vende la cuenta y cambia el show
Para de pensar y pensar
Cuidao con la mente que explota al glow
No arrastres más tantos problemas de que tu vas
Déjala ya dentro de tu stress
Vivimos pensando en lo que nos va a tocar
Luchando, inventando, soñando,
Pisando por el dinero
Rezando después al cielo
Para estar en paz con uno y con el otro igual
Quien sabe si están esperando
El Diablo que nos da miedo
O Dios con su fe y santa palabra
Adivina Pa´ donde girar
Siendo bueno las pagas igual
Tantas preocupaciones no te sirven de na´
Vende la cuenta y cambia el show,
Cuida la mente explota el glow,
Mata la jugada por detrás que mala racha
Que los mas pesao si tus problemas
Se acuestan contigo
He que te pasa no quiero tu stress
En la casa no
Mira ver quien,
Mira ver bien quien ha jugado contigo
Si la jugada es falsa
no quiero juego con, conmigo
A veces te aparece
Que te parece si no te fallece
Yo creo que el tipo enloquece
Sin saber si lo mereces
Cuida al señor, ruega a mi lord
Que no se pare tu reloj
Aquí es stress no es nada y esa voz se acaba bro
Dime que no es nada y ponte en mi terreno bueno
Donde son las gentes que andan bueno
Esos que no tienen freno
El problema hoy
Es querer cumplir con la ley de la vida
Nos pide más y siempre más
Para donde voy la pregunta
De las tantas pesadillas
Saber lo que nos va a pasar mañana
Eric %
Gran tema, esto si que es🔥a la mente.
ROLANDO AH
Cuando subirán esta y la de “que quede claro” a Spotify?!!
maximiliano zubiri
Tal cual!
Tarsso Reple
Verdadeira terapia...
Jene' Walker
I don't know what the hell they saying, but that flow is sick.... and the beat is major. DAMN!!!!
Vasilli Ryjikh
Use Google translate. They say don't worry about problems, stress is not good for you. Pretty deep lyrics.
Victor Ruiz
Learn spanish dude ...the most speak language of the world
Pedro Vascão
Muito bom!
Maykel Arroyo
Buena musica muy buena