Zion & Lennox are a reggaeton duo from Carolina, Puerto Rico; in late 2010 … Read Full Bio ↴Zion & Lennox are a reggaeton duo from Carolina, Puerto Rico; in late 2010 Zion & Lennox released their 3rd studio album titled Los Verdaderos under Pina Records.

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.

Una Nota
Zion & Lennox Lyrics

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Mamacita
La Z y la L
Motivan2

Sé que estás cansada de tu vida de rutina
Y que ya casi no sales como antes lo hacías
Déjame hacerte una invitación
Vamos a perdernos y ahogarnos en alcohol

Y que cojamos una nota, que no te entienda al hablar
Que bailes como una nota sin saber dónde estás
Y que cojamos una nota, que te haga olvidar
Que le escribiste a tu jefe, que ibas a renunciar

No era pa' tanto mama
Ah ah ah ah
No era pa' tanto mama
Ah ah ah ah
Que no es pa' tanto mama

Yo llevo un ratito va pasando
Y tú sigues rumbeando mamacita te tengo gozando
Me pides que te dé, y yo bien duro te sigo dando
Bailando, perreando, porque
Yo se que estas cansado de lo mismo
Codeas ese reloj que te levanta a las 5
Mira qué hora es
No mires porque te da un infarto
Mejor sigue bailando y con mi flor pasa un antro
Un día mas pa'lla a la nada
No mencionas tus sentidos no puedes hacer nada
Llegas a que pierdas el control
Que me pides que te lo haga sin protección

Y que cojamos una nota, que no te entienda al hablar
Que bailes como una nota sin saber dónde estás
Y que cojamos una nota, que te haga olvidar
Que le escribiste a tu jefe, que ibas a renunciar

No era pa' tanto mama
Ah ah ah ah
No era pa' tanto mama
Ah ah ah ah
Que no es pa' tanto mama
Ah ah ah ah
Que no es pa' tanto mama
Ah ah ah ah
Que no es pa' tanto mama

Cojamos una nota de esas
Que olvidas que soy tu amigo y vienes y me besas
Hay un desfile de botellas en mi mesa
Una se acaba y otra nueva regresa
Pa' que, pa' que, pa' que te embriague
Y la noche temprano no acabe
Quiero ver que oculta ese traje
Ya estoy pagando no me pidas que le baje
Seria perfecta que te pongas salvaje
Y tú lo sabes!

Yo
No aguanto esta nota
Y tu
Eres difícil hasta que te explota

Déjame hacerte una invitación
Vamos a perdernos y ahogarnos en alcohol

Y que cojamos una nota, que no te entienda al hablar
Que bailes como una nota sin saber dónde estás
Y que cojamos una nota, que te haga olvidar
Que le escribiste a tu jefe, que ibas a renunciar

No era pa' tanto mama
Ah ah ah ah (no era pa' tanto, no era pa' tanto)
No era pa' tanto mama
Ah ah ah ah
Que no es pa' tanto mama (ma)

Zion Baby! and Lennox
(Pero que nota baby) Oa
Demasiao
Motivan2, Motivan2
Montana the producer (Montana the producer)
Frank Fussion (Frank Fussion)
Baby Records
Dimelo Rebol
Motivan2

Mamacita
Ah la Z y la L

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Una Nota" by Zion & Lennox convey a message of escapism and seeking pleasure in the midst of a mundane routine. The song begins by acknowledging the listener's weariness with their monotonous life and how they no longer go out like they used to. The singers extend an invitation to forget about their troubles and immerse themselves in alcohol, essentially letting loose and having a good time.

The phrase "cojamos una nota" can be interpreted as taking a hit or indulging in something that brings temporary relief. It suggests getting lost in the moment, where the listener cannot understand what is being said and dances without knowing where they are. This is a way to distract themselves from the responsibilities and commitments they may have, such as sending a resignation email to their boss.

The lyrics also touch on the concept of time and the constraints it puts on individuals. The singers emphasize the need to escape the monotony of daily life and enjoy the present moment. They encourage the listener to keep dancing and not worry about the time, as it may cause unnecessary stress.

Overall, "Una Nota" is a song that promotes letting go of responsibilities and finding pleasure in the present, even if it is just for a little while.

Line by Line Meaning

Mamacita
Hey beautiful woman

La Z y la L
Zion and Lennox

Motivan2
They motivate each other

Sé que estás cansada de tu vida de rutina
I know you're tired of your routine life

Y que ya casi no sales como antes lo hacías
And you hardly go out like you used to

Déjame hacerte una invitación
Let me make you an invitation

Vamos a perdernos y ahogarnos en alcohol
Let's get lost and drown ourselves in alcohol

Y que cojamos una nota, que no te entienda al hablar
And let's catch a buzz, so you won't make sense when you speak

Que bailes como una nota sin saber dónde estás
Dance like you're in a trance without knowing where you are

Y que cojamos una nota, que te haga olvidar
And let's catch a buzz, so it makes you forget

Que le escribiste a tu jefe, que ibas a renunciar
That you wrote to your boss saying you were going to quit

No era pa' tanto mama
It wasn't that serious, baby

Ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah

Yo llevo un ratito va pasando
I've been around for a while, time is passing

Y tú sigues rumbeando mamacita te tengo gozando
And you keep partying, baby, I got you enjoying yourself

Me pides que te dé, y yo bien duro te sigo dando
You ask me to give you more, and I keep giving it to you hard

Bailando, perreando, porque
Dancing, grinding, because

Yo se que estas cansado de lo mismo
I know you're tired of the same thing

Codeas ese reloj que te levanta a las 5
You hit that alarm clock that wakes you up at 5

Mira qué hora es
Look what time it is

No mires porque te da un infarto
Don't look, it'll give you a heart attack

Mejor sigue bailando y con mi flor pasa un antro
Better keep dancing and enjoy the party with me

Un día mas pa'lla a la nada
One more day towards nothing

No mencionas tus sentidos no puedes hacer nada
You don't mention your senses, you can't do anything

Llegas a que pierdas el control
You get to the point of losing control

Que me pides que te lo haga sin protección
Asking me to do it without protection

Cojamos una nota, que no te entienda al hablar
Let's catch a buzz, so you won't make sense when you speak

Que bailes como una nota sin saber dónde estás
Dance like you're in a trance without knowing where you are

Que cojamos una nota, que te haga olvidar
Let's catch a buzz, so it makes you forget

Que le escribiste a tu jefe, que ibas a renunciar
That you wrote to your boss saying you were going to quit

No era pa' tanto mama
It wasn't that serious, baby

Ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah

Que no es pa' tanto mama
It's not that serious, baby

Yo llevo un ratito va pasando
I've been around for a while, time is passing

Y tú sigues rumbeando mamacita te tengo gozando
And you keep partying, baby, I got you enjoying yourself

Me pides que te dé, y yo bien duro te sigo dando
You ask me to give you more, and I keep giving it to you hard

Bailando, perreando, porque
Dancing, grinding, because

Yo se que estas cansado de lo mismo
I know you're tired of the same thing

Codeas ese reloj que te levanta a las 5
You hit that alarm clock that wakes you up at 5

Mira qué hora es
Look what time it is

No mires porque te da un infarto
Don't look, it'll give you a heart attack

Mejor sigue bailando y con mi flor pasa un antro
Better keep dancing and enjoy the party with me

Un día mas pa'lla a la nada
One more day towards nothing

No mencionas tus sentidos no puedes hacer nada
You don't mention your senses, you can't do anything

Llegas a que pierdas el control
You get to the point of losing control

Que me pides que te lo haga sin protección
Asking me to do it without protection

Cojamos una nota, que no te entienda al hablar
Let's catch a buzz, so you won't make sense when you speak

Que bailes como una nota sin saber dónde estás
Dance like you're in a trance without knowing where you are

Que cojamos una nota, que te haga olvidar
Let's catch a buzz, so it makes you forget

Que le escribiste a tu jefe, que ibas a renunciar
That you wrote to your boss saying you were going to quit

No era pa' tanto mama
It wasn't that serious, baby

Ah ah ah ah (no era pa' tanto, no era pa' tanto)
Ah ah ah ah (it wasn't that serious, it wasn't that serious)

Que no es pa' tanto mama
It's not that serious, baby

Ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah

Que no es pa' tanto mama
It's not that serious, baby

Cojamos una nota de esas
Let's catch a buzz like that

Que olvidas que soy tu amigo y vienes y me besas
You forget that I'm your friend and you come and kiss me

Hay un desfile de botellas en mi mesa
There's a parade of bottles on my table

Una se acaba y otra nueva regresa
One ends and another new one comes

Pa' que, pa' que, pa' que te embriague
So that, so that, so that it intoxicates you

Y la noche temprano no acabe
And the night doesn't end early

Quiero ver que oculta ese traje
I want to see what that outfit hides

Ya estoy pagando no me pidas que le baje
I'm already paying, don't ask me to turn it down

Seria perfecta que te pongas salvaje
It would be perfect if you get wild

Y tú lo sabes!
And you know it!

Yo
Me

No aguanto esta nota
I can't handle this buzz

Y tu
And you

Eres difícil hasta que te explota
You're hard to handle until you explode