We No Speak Americano topped the German, Irish, UK, Argentine, Danish, Dutch, Swedish and Belgian charts so far, and reached the Top 5 in Australia, Spain and Norway. It was also a chart hit in Italy, New Zealand and several other countries. The video was directed by Andy Hylton at Lutimedia.
Prior to the hit, they had collaborated with DCUP when he remixed their hit Afro Nuts in 2009.
The band's name is a reference to a scene in the movie Pulp Fiction, where Samuel Jackson's character, Jules Winnfield, tells Yolanda, a coffee-shop robber, to be cool. Their track Villalobos for Presidente refers to the Pulp Fiction character Esmerelda Villalobos, played by Angela Jones
Soul Makossa
Yolanda Be Cool & Dcup Lyrics
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Ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-makossa
Ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-makossa
Ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-makossa
Ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-makossa
Ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-makossa
Ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-makossa
Ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-makossa
(Say what?) money
The lyrics of Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP's song Soul Makossa are largely composed of repetitive vocalizations of "Makossa, makossa, mas," accompanied by "Ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-makossa" and "Say what? money" towards the end. These sounds are inspired by the chorus of saxophonist Manu Dibango's original 1972 hit "Soul Makossa," which features similar vocalizations over a groovy African-influenced beat.
While the exact meaning of the lyrics of "Soul Makossa" is unknown, its popularity and influence on African and global music is undeniable. The catchy vocalizations and upbeat rhythm have been sampled and covered countless times in different genres, from hip-hop to house music. As such, the lyrics can be interpreted as a celebration of the power of music to transcend language and cultural barriers and bring people together through dance and rhythm.
The addition of the line "Say what? money" at the end of the Yolanda Be Cool / DCUP version can be interpreted as a nod to the commercial success and financial rewards that can come from creating a hit song.
Line by Line Meaning
Makossa, makossa, mas
Chanting the phrase 'Makossa, makossa, mas' repeatedly, possibly as an expression of enthusiasm or enjoyment towards the music genre.
Ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-makossa
Repeating a simple and catchy melody that embodies the rhythm and sound of the Makossa music genre.
Ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-makossa
Continuing to repeat the same melody, as it is likely appreciated and popular among audiences.
Ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-makossa
Further emphasizing the simplicity and attractive quality of the Makossa melody by repeating it yet again.
Ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-makossa
Ensuring the melody sticks in the minds of listeners and becomes memorable to them.
Ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-makossa
Maintaining a consistent and repetitive pattern to create a hypnotic and trance-like effect on listeners.
Ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-makossa
Elevating the melody to a level of importance where it is the sole focus of the song.
Ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-makossa
Underlining the intention to promote and celebrate the Makossa music genre in this song.
Ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-makossa
Conveying to listeners that the Makossa melody is the backbone of this song.
(Say what?) money
Introducing the unexpected and somewhat jarring interruption of the Makossa melody with the phrase 'Say what? Money'. This could be interpreted as a commentary on the commercialism of the music industry or as a simple transition into a new topic of the song.
Lyrics © Non Skip Muzik
Written by: ANTHONY RANIERI, NICOLAS DITRI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Anthony Rodriguez
Canciones como esta, dan ganas de repetirla todo el día ;)
Pechlivanidis Dimitris
i need a two hour version of this...
GenGen2x
Pechlivanidis Dimitris lol yes
Aivars Bondars
YESSS! Thats totally what i needed in this summers videos. Pure awesomeness, pure fun! Just party it out, its not actually important what music are played in background when we are havin such FUN.
Beba Guevara
Aún la escucho ❤️❤️❤️
david alonzo
finally Yolanda Be Cool is making good dance music, again after 6 years ago
Raphael
I love it!
Judith Pardo Morejon
para mi es una canción magnifica me encanta para fiestas ect.... Os lo recomiendo escucharla i poner esos comentarios los quiero ver 👌😊
Opel Astra GSI
Me mola el baile de las chicas del minuto 1:25 👍👍😀😀
Jose Manuel 90
Me encanta este tema