In 2002 El Cangri.com became Ayala's first album with international success, receiving coverage in the markets of New York and Miami. Barrio Fino was released in 2004, and the album received numerous awards, including a Premio Lo Nuestro and a Latin Billboard, as well as receiving nominations for the Latin Grammy and MTV Video Music Awards. Barrio Fino performed well in the sales charts of the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Japan. On June 5, 2007, El Cartel Records released El Cartel: The Big Boss, which was ranked as the top-selling album in Latin music genres in 2007. He promoted the album with an international tour which began in the United States and continued through Latin America, breaking attendance records in Ecuador and Bolivia. His performances have appeared on more than 70 albums, including compilations such as Mas Flow 2 and Blin Blin Vol. 1. Outside of his work as a musician, Ayala has also worked as an actor and producer. Throughout his career, he has been generally reticent to discuss his personal life, but has publicly expressed the importance of his wife and children to him.
Brugal Mix
daddy yankee Lyrics
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Yankee
Yankee
Cangri (ja)
¿Qué?
Guayando (tra), raspando (tra)
Guayando (tra), raspando (tra)
Tra, tra, tra (DJ Blass)
Guayando (tra), raspando (tra)
Guayando (tra), raspando (tra)
Guayando (tra), raspando (mami)
¿Qué? ¿Qué? ¿Qué? ¿Qué?
Los perros son los 'llaco, las gatas son las 'llaca
La música que mata es, takata-takata
Busca Presidente, Brugal y Mamajuana
Y vamos a montarla, takata-takata
¿Quién es el que canta?
Yankee man mata, it's on fire, takata-takata
La chica 'tá en la pista, acomódala de espalda
Azótale las nalgas, takata-takata (jaja)
Corriendo aquí, aquí en Boca Chica
Yo me encontré a los cangris de Los Mina
Yo les dije: "¿Y todas esas chicas?"
"Son Dominicanas y ellas van pa' encima"
Yo le dije: "Mami, pa'l Jaragua tú sube"
Entonces llamo al corillo de Los Guandules (jaja)
Y les dije: "Vamo' para Santiago"
Y las habitaciones 'e las girlas las pago
Olvídate de eso, vamos pa' encima
Esto se llama el corillo de Guachupita
Villa Consuelo, Villa Juana, y también Cristo Rey
Y dije: "Eah, diantre, ahora es que es"
A última hora, Blass, el corillo 'tá activao'
¿De dónde? De Puerto Rico al Cibao (¿Qué?)
Guayando (tra), raspando (tra)
Guayando (tra), raspando (tra)
Guayando (tra), raspando (tra)
DJ Blass
Guayando (tra), raspando (tra)
Guayando (tra), raspando (tra)
Guayando (tra), raspando
Desde Puerto Rico al Cibao, jaja
The Daddy Yankee song "Brugal Mix" can be seen as a party anthem, as it talks about going out, having a good time, and dancing. The lyrics use sexually suggestive language, such as "azótale las nalgas" (slap her butt) and "acomódala de espalda" (position her backside). Additionally, the song makes references to specific drinks and locations, such as "Presidente, Brugal y Mamajuana" and "Boca Chica," "Los Mina," "Los Guandules," "Santiago," "Villa Consuelo," "Villa Juana," and "Cristo Rey." These are all places and things that are culturally significant to the Dominican Republic, where Daddy Yankee is from.
The chorus of the song is repetitive, with "guayando" and "raspando" being repeated throughout. These are Spanish slang terms that mean "grinding" and "scratching," respectively. Combined with the fast-paced beat and DJ Blass's production, the song creates a catchy, danceable rhythm that is popular in Latin American clubs.
There is a playful and flirtatious tone to the lyrics, with Daddy Yankee's character expressing interest in women, inviting them to dance, and suggesting sexual acts. However, the language is not overly graphic, and the overall tone is light-hearted and celebratory.
Line by Line Meaning
Daddy Yankee, yo
Introducing himself as Daddy Yankee
Yankee
Repeating his stage name
Yankee
Repeating his stage name
Cangri (ja)
Referring to his nickname, Cangri, with a laugh
¿Qué?
Asking 'what?'
Guayando (tra), raspando (tra)
Describing sexy dance movements
Guayando (tra), raspando (tra)
Describing sexy dance movements
Guayando (tra), raspando (tra)
Describing sexy dance movements
Tra, tra, tra (DJ Blass)
Adding DJ Blass to the mix
Los perros son los 'llaco, las gatas son las 'llaca
Referring to men and women in a playful way
La música que mata es, takata-takata
Saying the music is making everyone go wild
Busca Presidente, Brugal y Mamajuana
Mentioning popular alcoholic drinks in the Dominican Republic
Y vamos a montarla, takata-takata
Saying let's party and have fun
¿Quién es el que canta?
Asking who the singer is
Yankee man mata, it's on fire, takata-takata
Praising his own performance
La chica 'tá en la pista, acomódala de espalda
Directing someone to dance in a certain way
Azótale las nalgas, takata-takata (jaja)
Encouraging someone to dance more provocatively
Corriendo aquí, aquí en Boca Chica
Talking about a specific location
Yo me encontré a los cangris de Los Mina
Saying he met some friends from Los Mina
Yo les dije: "¿Y todas esas chicas?"
Asking about some girls nearby
"Son Dominicanas y ellas van pa' encima"
Saying the girls are Dominican and ready to party
Yo le dije: "Mami, pa'l Jaragua tú sube"
Inviting someone to a hotel
Entonces llamo al corillo de Los Guandules (jaja)
Calling some friends to join them
Y les dije: "Vamo' para Santiago"
Proposing to visit another location
Y las habitaciones 'e las girlas las pago
Saying he will pay for the girls' rooms
Olvídate de eso, vamos pa' encima
Let's not worry about that and party more
Esto se llama el corillo de Guachupita
Mentioning a group of friends from a specific neighborhood
Villa Consuelo, Villa Juana, y también Cristo Rey
Mentioning other neighborhoods in Santo Domingo
Y dije: "Eah, diantre, ahora es que es"
Expressing excitement about the night
A última hora, Blass, el corillo 'tá activao'
Saying that DJ Blass and the friends are ready to party all night
¿De dónde? De Puerto Rico al Cibao (¿Qué?)
Asking where they are from, saying from Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic
Guayando (tra), raspando (tra)
Repeating the description of the sexy dance movements
Guayando (tra), raspando (tra)
Repeating the description of the sexy dance movements
Guayando (tra), raspando (mami)
Referring to a specific woman to join the dancing
¿Qué? ¿Qué? ¿Qué? ¿Qué?
Asking again, what? what? what?
DJ Blass
Mentioning the DJ again
Desde Puerto Rico al Cibao, jaja
Repeating that they are partying from Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ramon Ayala
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