Philippe's songs are written in Capeverdian creole, although some of his later hits have also been written in other languages such as Portuguese or Wolof. Love is by far the most important of his lyrical themes, and the musical genre he plays is appropriately named "Cabo Love".
Cabo Love is a variation of Zouk, a slow dance from the caribbean also known in other parts of the world as "Kizomba". Cabo Love is peculiar in that it is danced on a step called the "Pasada", which is based on a syncopated time signature of 3/4, while the music itself is always written on a 4/4 beat. The resulting effect is thrilling to those dancers who have mastered it. Pasada, like many innovative dance steps, originates from Angola. Philippe Monteiro's style is richly written around Rn'B bass lines and groovy drum patterns. His use of vintage synthesizer sounds is also characteristic of the genre. Philippe also writes other styles of capeverdian music, such as "Funana", which is a very fast dance akin to the Merengue. Another popular dance with Philippe is "Batuca", a mid-tempo dactylic rhythm like the "gig", which he has managed to cleverly blend with traditional senegalese drumming.
Philippe Monteiro's music can also be heard in Brasil and Cuba, where Capeverdian and Angolan students have brought his albums.
Philippe has released many albums under his own name, all of which have enjoyed major sales figures in his specialized market. Philippe has also composed and produced many of the most popular Cabo Love songs and albums for other singers such as Paulinha, Gama, To Semedo, Yvon Paris, Princesse Lover, Djudja, Grace Evora, etc...
Philippe can be reached via email at ozonephilip@gmail.com
Amor
Philippe Monteiro Lyrics
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Nimekam na moto–oh
Moto moto–oh
(Dj Venji)
Dance to the beats
Unlock your feat
Si una look so sweet
Hadi uko dunga beach (eeeeh)
Hadi uko dunga beach
Yani mi ndio nyoria
Ukipenda fagiah
Mama Hassan Bhagia
Aii ngoja, aii Ngojah
Tinga Tinga Malo
Take off the preacher
Owaro the teacher
Chukuwa khalifa
Juu njaga ndio speaker
Juu njanga ndio speaker
Juu njaga ndio speaker
Chora chora Saba Saba
Nikiona itashika
Nitasonga songa songa
One two, ndio game two
Ninaplay two, tripple two
Hype Po two
Ka bonjour, ka bonjour
Ka bonjour, ka bonjour
Ka bonjour, ka bonjour
Basi twende tuki Bost
Tip toeing on your toes
Hata muki boost
Mi ndio boss
Like fifteen
Mi hukill, hata ma big fish
Na hata ma big deals, na hata ma big deals
Na hata ma big deals, na hata ma big deals
Dance to the beats
Unlock your feat
Si una look so sweet
Si ukam tu chill
Ati uko dunga beach (eeeeh)
Ati uko dunga beach (eeeeh)
Chora chora Saba Saba
Nikiona itashika
Nitasonga songa songa
One two
Ndio game two
Ninaplay two
Tripple two
Hype Po two
Ka bonjour, ka bonjour
Ka bonjour, ka bonjour
Basi twende tuki Bost
Tip toeing on your toes
Hata muki boost
Mi ndio boss
Like fifteen
Mi hukill
Hata ma big fish
Na hata ma big deals
Dance Dance Dance to the beats
Unlock unlock your feat
Si una look so sweet
Si ukam tu chill
Ati uko dunga beach (eeeeh)
Ati uko dunga beach
Yani mi ndio njoria
Ukipenda fagia
Mama Hassan bajia
Mama Hassan bajia, aii ngoja
Mama Hassan, aii ngoja
Instrumental
Tinga tinga malo
Take off the preacher
Owaro the teacher
Chukuwa khalifa
Juu njaga ndio speaker
Juu njanga ndio speaker
Ju njaga ndio speak
Tingisha, tin tin tingisha (baby)
Tingisha, tin tin tingisha
Tingisha, tin tin tingisha (baby)
Tingisha, tin tin tingisha
Tingisha, tin tin tingisha (baby)
Tingisha, tingisha baby
Zungusha baby
Waki wakisha tunarintisha
Wakilipuwa tunalipuwa
Eeeeeeh
Tingisha, tin tin tingisha (baby)
Zungusha (baby)
The song "Amor" by Philippe Monteiro is a fast-paced Afro-pop track that is meant to get people on their feet dancing. The lyrics are in Swahili and a mix of English, with a lot of repetition and catchy phrases. The first verse encourages the listener to dance and let loose, while the second verse talks about being the boss and making big deals. The chorus repeats the same words over and over again, emphasizing the need to dance to the beat and unlock one's feet.
There are a few interesting things to note about this song. Firstly, Philippe Monteiro was originally from Guinea-Bissau but moved to France at an early age, where he began his music career. He is known for blending African rhythms with European influences. "Amor" was released in 2003 and became a popular dance hit in Africa and Europe.
The song references Mama Hassan Bhagia, which may be a nod to a popular Swahili food vendor in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The phrase "Hata muki boost" in the second verse means "even if you boost," which suggests that the singer is already confident and successful. Another interesting aspect of the song is the use of code-switching, or switching between languages within a single conversation, which is common in multilingual societies.
Despite the song's popularity, the chords are not readily available online. However, the song is known for its fast-paced, upbeat rhythm that blends traditional African percussion with electronic beats.
Overall, "Amor" is a catchy and energetic track that encourages listeners to dance and let loose. The use of Swahili and English lyrics, code-switching, and cultural references make it a unique and interesting piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Nimekam na moto–oh
I'm on fire - oh
Moto moto–oh
Hot hot - oh
Dance to the beats
Move your body to the rhythm
Unlock your feat
Free your feet to dance
Si una look so sweet
You look so sweet
Si ukam tu chill
Just come and chill
Hadi uko dunga beach (eeeeh)
Until you reach the beach (eeeeh)
Yani mi ndio nyoria
That means I am the boss
Ukipenda fagiah
If you like, sweep the floor
Mama Hassan Bhagia
Mama Hassan Bhagia
Aii ngoja, aii Ngojah
Wait a minute, wait Ngojah
Tinga Tinga Malo
Tinga Tinga Malo
Take off the preacher
Get rid of the preacher
Owaro the teacher
Owaro the teacher
Chukuwa khalifa
Take Khalifa
Juu njaga ndio speaker
The loudest one is the artist
Chora chora Saba Saba
Dance dance Saba Saba
Nikiona itashika
When I see it, it lights up
Nitasonga songa songa
I'll keep moving
One two, ndio game two
One two, it's game two
Ninaplay two, tripple two
I'm playing two, triple two
Hype Po two
Hype Po two
Ka bonjour, ka bonjour
Like good morning, like good morning
Basi twende tuki Bost
So let's go to Bost
Tip toeing on your toes
Walk carefully on your toes
Hata muki boost
Even me, I'm boosted
Mi ndio boss
I am the boss
Like fifteen
Like fifteen
Mi hukill, hata ma big fish
I can kill, even the big fish
Na hata ma big deals, na hata ma big deals
And even the big deals, and even the big deals
Dance Dance Dance to the beats
Dance dance dance to the rhythm
Ati uko dunga beach (eeeeh)
You're already at the beach (eeeeh)
Yani mi ndio njoria
That means I am the boss
Ukipenda fagia
If you like, sweep the floor
Mama Hassan bajia
Mama Hassan bajia
Instrumental
Instrumental
Tinga tinga malo
Tinga tinga malo
Ju njaga ndio speak
The loudest one is the singer
Tingisha, tin tin tingisha (baby)
Shake it, tin tin shake it (baby)
Zungusha baby
Twist baby
Waki wakisha tunarintisha
When they finish, we reload
Wakilipuwa tunalipuwa
When they fire, we fire
Tingisha, tingisha baby
Shake it, shake it baby
Writer(s): Kisumu_liquor_niccur
Contributed by Molly D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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