They have been in the music business for a long time, but had failed to get any recognition for the majority of those years. They had minor hits such as "Baila Conmigo" for the 2003 compilation album "Desafío" and "Me Pones Tensión" for the album The Noise: La Biografía. These hits, along with others in the near future and increased radio play gave them more recognition. This gave them the chance to appear in major Reggaeton albums such as Luny Tunes' Mas Flow (2003) and Mas Flow 2 (2005), Blin Blin vol.1 (2003-4), Contra la Corriente (2004), and Cazadores, Primera Búsqueda (2005).
In May 2004, they released their first solo album, Motivando a la Yal. With hits such as "Doncella", "Bandida", and "Yo Voy" (featuring Daddy Yankee), the album reached gold certification[citation needed]. With the reggaeton genre becoming a worldwide phenomenon, Zion and Lennox's popularity increased. Motivando a la Yal: Special Edition was released a year later. The special edition had new songs along with remixed songs of the previous edition, such as "Don't Stop", "Bachatéalo", a remix to the song "Bandida", and a hip-hop remix of "Yo Voy" with Miri Ben-Ari, Fatman Scoop, and Pitbull entitled "Jump & Spread Out (DJ Precise and Cheeky Starr Version)".
Both Zion and Lennox are very active with solo songs. Zion has been more notable with songs like "Yo Voy a Llegar" for Reggaeton producer DJ Nelson's compilation album Flow la Discoteka, "Alócate" released on Luny Tunes's album Mas Flow 2.5, and "Con Ella Me Quedare" released in the fifth installment of the Alex Gargolas series, entitled Gargolas: The Next Generation. He also has turned up a new hit, "Que Pasara", for DJ Nelson's Flow la Discoteka 2. Zion has released a solo album entitled The Perfect Melody on June 5, 2007, with appearances by artists such as Akon and Play-n-Skillz. "The Way She Moves" is the lead single from the album and features Akon. Lennox has been working on songs on his own album, but has also been very active in bringing new artist to his label "Toma Enterprise". The label is set to release an album named Los Mero Meros.
Zion y Lennox's music is much different than mainstream reggaeton. What truly distinguishes them from other artists is that they typically sing about love and relationships, similar to RKM y Ken-Y(in 1970s R&B fashion) and refrain from the typical obscene sex, drugs and violence lyrics heard in a lot of other reggaeton and hip hop songs[citation needed].
After three years of building their fan base and positive reputation with guest spots and compilation records, Zion & Lennox released their first full-length record, Motivando a la Yal. The record featured the work of renowned producers Luny Tunes, Noriega, Nely "El Arma Secreta", and Eliel, some of the most visible the style had to offer. Thanks to the record's success as it hit the charts with force, Zion & Lennox toured all over the Americas, performing before large and appreciative audiences. Soon industry demand and personal pressure caused Zion & Lennox to go in different directions. Boldly boasting to be one of the greatest singers ever to hail not only from Puerto Rico but all of Latin America, Ortiz started his own record label, Baby Records, for whom he is the flagship act and CEO. Lennox continues to make guest appearances and collaborate with important genre artists. It came after a lengthy discussion in a New York hotel in which they parted amicably[citation needed]. They are set to release another album (possibly the last) as a duo speculated to be called "Eternity", and many more singles on compilation albums. Recently, as of February 8, 2008, Zion y Lennox are on a "reunited" tour. They also set the reggaeton world on notice slating a November 2008 release of their latest effort which has yet to be publicly titled. Zion participated in a beach festival named "Back to School", on August 9, 2008. In early 2010, they joined and signed a contract with Pina Records.
El Tiempo
Zion & Lennox Lyrics
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Pero si estás tú y tú y tú, hacemos historia
(Qué tu crees amor?)
Me dé en el pecho una cosquillita (como así)
Me dé en el pecho una cosquillita (sí señor)
De esas que dan hasta frío
Ahora me río, pero me dejastes malherido (herido)
No vuelve, se va
No perdamos el tiempo que se va
Dime si tú, si tú, si tú
Disfrutas tanto como yo contigo
El tiempo que se va
No vuelve, se va
No perdamos el tiempo que se va
Dime si tú, si tú, si tú
Disfrutas tanto como yo contigo
Como yo contigo
Uooh, uepa eh
Uooh, uepa eh (Como yo contigo)
Uooh, uooh, uepa eh
Aprovecharé el momento que estés a mi lado
Por si un día te extraño
Contigo es diferente, el tiempo no es vano
Por eso te estoy esperando (mamacita)
Cuando se quiere no se pregunta dónde
Cuando di, cómo sólo se responde
El tiempo que se va no regresa
La vida es una sola princesa
Esto es hasta mañana, baby (uepa eh)
No pares de mover tu body (uepa eh)
No le quitemos tiempo a esa (uepa eh)
La vida es una sola princesa
El tiempo que se va
No vuelve, se va
No perdamos el tiempo que se va (oh)
Dime si tú, si tú, si tú, (oh, oh, oh)
Disfrutas tanto como yo contigo
El tiempo que se va
No vuelve, se va
No perdamos el tiempo que se va (oh)
Dime si tú, si tú, si tú, (oh, oh, oh)
Disfrutas tanto como yo contigo
Como yo contigo
Uooh, uepa eh
Uooh, uepa eh (Como yo contigo)
Uooh, uooh, uepa eh!
Loving you is a dream, waking up alone is a nightmare
Body like a shot, shot, shot, shot
Girl you got my judgement impaired (come on mama)
Venga aquí, venga aquí
Give the booty back to me
You know that you can't walk away
Baby girl life is too short
For me to live without you one more day
So can I kiss your lips one more time?
Can I make you come one more time?
Girl forget about one more time
I want uno, dos, tres, infinito
(One more time, let's get it ma)
Mamacita!
(One more time, let's get it ma)
You're my passion, my pleasure, my love, and my boo
Sing, uno, dos, tres!
Mamacita!
Tuve que aprender a tocar la guitarra
Escribir un verso terso, por todo el universo
Buscando se encuentra, siempre ten la en cuentas
Encuentras gente en contra
Ignorita las vueltas
No tengas miedo otro paso más, otro paso más
Tirate un paso pal frente y otro pa atrás
Sin miedo otro paso más, otro paso más
Sin miedo, tú y yo
Quién más?!
El tiempo que se va
No vuelve, se va
No perdamos el tiempo que se va(oh)
Dime si tú, si tú, si tú, (oh, oh, oh)
Disfrutas tanto como yo contigo
El tiempo que se va
No vuelve, se va
No perdamos el tiempo que se va (oh)
Dime si tú, si tú, si tú, (oh, oh, oh)
Disfrutas tanto como yo contigo
Oh, oh oh oh (Hey)
Dime si tú, si tú, si tú
Disfrutas tanto como yo contigo
Oh, oh oh oh (Hey)
Dime si tú, si tú, si tú
Disfrutas tanto como yo contigo
The first verse of Zion & Lennox's "El Tiempo" speaks about an unforgettable person who has left a significant impression on the singer. The second line is an invitation to share their story with that person. The repeated phrase, "Me dé en el pecho una cosquillita" refers to the butterfly feeling the singer feels in their chest. They reminisce about feeling these emotions, even though that person hurt them. The chorus urges the listener to live in the moment and enjoy their time together, as time is fleeting, and they may regret not experiencing everything fully.
The second verse starts with the singer acknowledging their desire to be with this person at this moment, as they do not know when they will get to experience this feeling again. They reflect on the unique relationship they have with this person, where time spent is never a waste. While the rest of the world may judge them, their love is strong and authentic. The bridge speaks about the importance of taking positive steps forward without fear or trepidation in love and life. It ends with the chorus, which is a reminder to enjoy the moment, as life is short, and they may forever regret wasting time.
Line by Line Meaning
Tienes algo en ti que no dejas que salgas de mi memoria
There is something about you that stays in my memory
Pero si estás tú y tú y tú, hacemos historia
When you are with me, we create a history
Me dé en el pecho una cosquillita (como así)
A sensation tickles my chest (like this)
Me dé en el pecho una cosquillita (sí señor)
A sensation tickles my chest (yes sir)
De esas que dan hasta frío
The sensation gives me chills
Ahora me río, pero me dejastes malherido (herido)
Now I laugh, but you left me wounded
Aprovecharé el momento que estés a mi lado
I will take advantage of the moment when you are by my side
Por si un día te extraño
In case I miss you one day
Contigo es diferente, el tiempo no es vano
With you, time is not wasted
Por eso te estoy esperando (mamacita)
That is why I am waiting for you (baby)
Cuando se quiere no se pregunta dónde
When you love someone, you don't ask where
Cuando di, cómo sólo se responde
When and how, the answer is only given
No le quitemos tiempo a esa (uepa eh)
Let's not waste time on that (oh yeah)
Loving you is a dream, waking up alone is a nightmare
Being with you is a dream, waking up without you is a nightmare
Body like a shot, shot, shot, shot
Your body is like a shot, shot, shot, shot
Girl you got my judgement impaired (come on mama)
Girl, you have made me lose my rational judgment (come on mama)
You're my passion, my pleasure, my love, and my boo
You are my passion, my pleasure, my love, and my boo
Tuve que aprender a tocar la guitarra
I had to learn to play the guitar
Escribir un verso terso, por todo el universo
Write a smooth verse, throughout the universe
El tiempo que se va no regresa
Time that has passed doesn't return
La vida es una sola princesa
Life is only once, princess
No pares de mover tu body (uepa eh)
Don't stop moving your body (oh yeah)
Dime si tú, si tú, si tú
Tell me if you, you, you
Disfrutas tanto como yo contigo
Enjoy being with me as much as I do
El tiempo que se va
Time that has passed
No vuelve, se va
Doesn't return, it goes
Como yo contigo
Being with you
Uooh, uepa eh
Uooh, oh yeah
Uno, dos, tres! Mamacita!
One, two, three! Baby!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ramon Casillas, Alfonso Ordonez
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