Thievery Corporation is on the Eighteenth Street Lounge record label named after the DC club owned by Eric Hilton, but several of their singles and EP's appear on the 4AD and !K7 labels.
Formed in the summer of 1995 at D.C.’s Eighteenth Street Lounge. Rob Garza and Lounge co-owner Eric Hilton bonded over club life, dub, bossa nova and jazz records, then decided to see what would come of mixing all these in a recording studio. From this, the duo was born and their self started label Eighteenth Street Lounge Music began to emerge on an international level.
The duo caught the ears of underground DJ’s with their first two 12" offerings, Shaolin Satellite and 2001: a Spliff Odyssey. Their 1997 debut LP, Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi began to both define a new genre of electronic music and connect with an international community of like-minded souls. Though the terminology has varied (downtempo, chill out, left field and a myriad of other permutations), they have maintained their unique musical standards for the duration of their popularity.
In 2002, they released The Richest Man in Babylon on their ESL label. This fifteen track album is similar in sound and timbre to their earlier 2000 release, The Mirror Conspiracy, and features performances by vocalists Emiliana Torrini, Pam Bricker, and Loulou.
In 2005 they released The Cosmic Game, which has a darker, more psychedelic sound than The Richest Man in Babylon. The album also featured more high-profile guest singers on it, including Perry Farrell, David Byrne, and Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips.
In 2006, the group released Versions, a selection of remixes done by Thievery Corporation for other artists and toured the United States, playing at Lollapalooza.
The group released their fifth studio album, Radio Retaliation, on 23 September 2008.
The language of the group's lyrics are as diverse as English, Spanish, French, Persian, Portuguese, Romanian and Hindi. This reflects the group's global feel and collaborative structure.
They were the opening act on August 1, 2009 for Sir Paul McCartney at FedExField in Landover, Maryland.
On July 27, 2010, Babylon Central, the cinematic directorial debut of founding member Eric Hilton, was released. Set (and shot) in Washington, D.C., the film follows tripwire events in the interconnected lives of its characters, each influencing power brokers' schemes to manipulate international currencies.
In June 2011, Thievery Corporation released their sixth album, Culture of Fear.
In January 2012, Thievery Corporation launched a remixes contest in conjunction with Dubspot.
Cuchy Frito Man
Thievery Corporation Lyrics
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man, you know he makes me jump and shout
cuchy frito man, you know he makes me twist and shout
take me down to the border, baby, where I wanna go
where the sun beats down on the barrel, baby, and the stars shine low
cuchy frito man, you know he makes me jump and shout
Thievery Corporation's song "Cuchy Frito Man" is a Latin-infused track that tells the story of a man who makes the singer jump and shout. The Cuchy Frito Man is likely a reference to a street vendor in Latin America selling Cuchy Fritos, which are spicy, fried snacks made from chickpeas or corn. The singer is enamored with this vendor and wants to be taken down to the border where he sells his snacks. The lyrics suggest a longing for the simplicity and vibrancy of life in Latin America, where the sun beats down and the stars shine low.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuchy frito man, oh yeah
Acknowledging and greeting a man who is selling tasty snacks, possibly with a humorous and friendly tone
Cuchy frito man, oh yeah
Repeating the greeting to emphasize the excitement felt upon seeing the snack seller again
See that hombre over there with the slicked back hair
Noticing a man with a distinctive hairstyle and pointing him out to the listener
He's got achauffeur driven limousine
Implying the man with the slicked back hair is wealthy and successful, as evidenced by his fancy car
He's got a fancy clothes and diamond rings
Further highlighting the man's wealth and luxurious lifestyle, including expensive jewelry and attire
He's got a big estate in Spain
Suggesting the man with the slicked back hair lives a jet-set lifestyle, owning property in exotic locations around the world
He's got a lot of pretty pretty girls that he calls by name
Implying the man is also popular with women, and perhaps treats them as objects or possessions by referring to them by name
He's got a 10 bedroom house with a swimming pool
Reinforcing the man's opulent lifestyle, describing a large, luxurious home featuring a swimming pool
And he never ever takes me for a fool
Feeling as though the man with the slicked back hair respects the artist and does not try to deceive or manipulate them
But the cuchy frito man makes me feel alright
Acknowledging that despite the glamorous lifestyle of the man with the slicked back hair, the simple pleasure of eating tasty snacks from the cuchy frito man brings happiness and contentment
The cuchy frito man brings a message of delight
Suggesting that the snack seller provides more than just food, but also a positive and joyful energy or feeling
And he always seems to know when I'm feeling low
Feeling as though the cuchy frito man is able to sense when the artist is down or upset, and provides comfort or cheer through his snacks
So I keep on walking underneath the moon
Continuing onward through the night, perhaps feeling a sense of peace or calm thanks to the snack seller's presence
And let the cuchy frito man take away my blues
Hoping that the snacks from the cuchy frito man will continue to provide happiness and alleviate any feelings of sadness or depression
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RAY RIVERA, VIN RODDIE
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