Having been intimately involved with music his entire life Bushido picked up his first pair of turntables and sampler on his 16th birthday and immediately went to work mixing, sampling, and cutting up any piece of vinyl he could get his hands on. His carefully crafted dj sets caught the notice of some of Chicago's nitelife elite and Bushido was soon playing all over. Tim spent his days working at Chicago Recording Company, sharing the same recording space with the likes of R.Kelly and Smashing Pumpkins among others. By working alongside some of Chicago's most well respected engineers at CRC Bushido honed his engineering and production prowess until opportunity knocked.
While Bushido was mastering his craft, Santiago was working his way up the Chicago's nightlife hierarchy. Within one year of playing live gigs, he secured a Friday night residency at Zentra Nightclub. The renowned Jack Fridays have continued to attract underground house crowds for more than six years, with crowds still going off weekly. Santiago's presence in the Chicago house community reaches even further with his involvement in the House Arrest promotion group, which continues to host some of the scene's most well attended parties.
As producers, Santiago & Bushido draw influences from their straight house background and apply harder and heavier elements to the sound. "We get really deep into the tracks we're producing, flip them and cut them in so many different ways, all to get the heaviest groove possible," Bushido says. Since collaborating, they have dropped numerous EP's and remixes on some of the most well respected labels around including Potty Mouth, Om, Robsoul, Control Recordings and Black Cherry.
The innovative production of Santiago and Bushido has been creating a huge buzz as of late. The duo's "For What" ep on Potty Mouth Music was released to critical praise and support from dj's across the globe including Switch, Jesse Rose, and Johnny Fiasco. Their single "Head Trick" climbed the charts on Beatport.com, the world's top online site for electronic music and held the number one spot for a few weeks. In addition to belting out club tracks, Santiago and Bushido have been involved with Chicago native Colette's 2007 artist album Push for OM Records. They wrote and produced multiple songs on Push including the album's single "If" which has been licensed for a future episode of Real World for "MTV" and can also be purchased as a ringtone from Verizon.
"One thing about us is we're not afraid to do a deep track or a totally hardcore track…as long as it works on the dance floor and is pushing the sound forward, it works for us." Given the tech-funk inflection of their forthcoming release, the nastier the duo delves, the better they beat.
Mars
Santiago & Bushido Lyrics
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Galo cantou às quatro da manhã
Céu azulou na linha do mar
Vou-me embora desse mundo de ilusão
Quem me ver sorrir
Não há de me ver chorar
Vou-me embora desse mundo de ilusão
Quem me ver sorrir
Não há de me ver chorar, galo cantou
Galo cantou às quatro da manhã
Céu azulou na linha do mar
Vou-me embora desse mundo de ilusão
Quem me ver sorrir
Não há de me ver chorar
Vou-me embora desse mundo de ilusão
Quem me ver sorrir
Não há de me ver chorar
Pedi ao céu laraiá
Um remédio que possa curar êlaia
Uma chaga de amor em meu peito
Devagar ela vai me matar
O que é isso meu amor
Venha me dizer
Isso é Fundo de Quintal
É pagode pra valer
O que é isso meu amor
Venha me dizer
Isso é fundo de quintal
É pagode pra valer
Isso é fundo de quintal
É pagode pra valer
Isso é fundo de quintal
É pagode pra valer, uhul
The lyrics to Santiago & Bushido's song "Mars" have a mix of Portuguese and English phrases, making it a unique and intriguing track. The first part of the song begins with the phrase "Alegria, ae," which translates to "Joy, yeah." This sets a positive and energetic tone for the rest of the song.
The next verses depict a scene where a rooster crows at four in the morning, and the sky gradually turns blue along the horizon where the sea meets the land. These lines create a serene and peaceful atmosphere, possibly symbolizing a new beginning or a fresh start.
The chorus repeats the lines "I'm leaving this world of illusion / Whoever sees me smile / Will not see me cry." This suggests a sense of detachment from the troubles and challenges of the world. The singer is determined to leave behind the illusions of life and remain strong, not allowing anyone to witness their vulnerability.
The following verses introduce the idea of seeking a cure for a love wound that is slowly killing the singer. The lines "I asked the sky laraiá / a remedy that can heal her / a wound of love in my chest / slowly she will kill me" emphasize the pain and desperation felt by the singer. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for a broken heart or a failed relationship.
The final part of the song introduces a different tone and rhythm, characterized as "fundo de quintal," which is a popular Brazilian style of music, specifically pagode. The lyrics suggest that this change in style represents a genuine and authentic expression of the singer's emotions. It signifies a deeper level of connection and passion, resulting in an exclamation of "Isso é fundo de quintal, é pagode pra valer," meaning "This is 'fundo de quintal,' it's genuine pagode."
Overall, "Mars" by Santiago & Bushido combines elements of tranquility, emotional turmoil, and cultural expression. The lyrics reflect a desire to escape the illusions of life and find authenticity in music and personal experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Alegria, ae
Joy, yeah
Galo cantou às quatro da manhã
The rooster crowed at four in the morning
Céu azulou na linha do mar
The sky turned blue on the seashore
Vou-me embora desse mundo de ilusão
I'm leaving this world of illusion
Quem me ver sorrir
Those who see me smile
Não há de me ver chorar
Will not see me cry
Galo cantou
The rooster crowed
Pedi ao céu laraiá
I asked the sky
Um remédio que possa curar êlaia
For a remedy that can heal her
Uma chaga de amor em meu peito
A wound of love in my chest
Devagar ela vai me matar
Slowly she will kill me
O que é isso meu amor
What is this, my love?
Venha me dizer
Come and tell me
Isso é Fundo de Quintal
This is the backyard
É pagode pra valer
It's authentic pagode music
Isso é fundo de quintal
This is the backyard
É pagode pra valer
It's authentic pagode music
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Almir De Souza Serra, Luvercy Ernesto Waetge
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