Sergent Garcia mixes reggae, salsa, raggamuffin, rock and other trends in a new style he defines as the salsamuffin.
In 2011, he released his sixth studio album, Una y otra vez (Cumbancha / The Gwagwita), recorded in France, Spain, Cuba and Colombia.
Together with Colectivo Iye Ife, Sergent Garcia started a world tour that began in Paris in March 2011 and made appearances in through Europe, the United States, Canada, Mexico and Colombia.
Afro-cuban Orishas Underground
Sergent Garcia Lyrics
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Escucha mi beat, escuchanos down
Ay, que pesado el son.
Con mi gente chico, mira la pongho de a pico,
The lyrics to Sergent Garcia's song 'Afro-cuban Orishas Underground' describe a musical movement that blends traditional Cuban rhythms with contemporary hip-hop beats. The title references Orishas, the West African deities worshiped in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria. Santeria blends elements from African religions with Catholicism, and the Orishas represent different aspects of life, such as love, war, and fertility. In the song, the Orishas are "underground" because they are not part of mainstream culture, and their unique music is being embraced by a new generation.
The lyrics also talk about the power of the music, with the line "Ay, que pesado el son" roughly translating to "Wow, this music is heavy." The music is described as a knockout punch, with the line "te knockiamos en el primer round" meaning "we knock you out in the first round." This shows how the music has the power to captivate and overwhelm its listeners.
Overall, the lyrics celebrate the fusion of traditional and modern music and the power of the Orishas and their music to captivate audiences. The song is a testament to the spirit of Afro-Cuban music and the way it continues to evolve and inspire.
Line by Line Meaning
Afrocuban orishas underground, te knockiamos en el primer round
We bring the Afro-Cuban gods underground and knock you out in the first round.
Escucha mi beat, escuchanos down
Listen to my beat and vibe with us.
Ay, que pesado el son.
Wow, the sound is so heavy and intense.
Con mi gente chico, mira la pongho de a pico
With my people, I'm showing off my dance moves.
Writer(s): Livan Nunez Aleman, Bruno Garcia, Simon Andrieux, Julien Charlet, Pierre Luc Jamain, Manu Leduc
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