El Kilo

Orishas

About El Kilo

El Kilo is a 2005 single by the Cuban band Orishas. This is the main song from the album with the same name El Kilo.


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A mi estilo te canto mi negro
A mi estilo voy

Coro
Mentira no, tíralo, pásalo písalo, asereo
Se te olvido, que el kilo no tiene
Vuelto no, asereo

Entro mi flow, entro mi clan
Mi voz como Jackie Chan
Que es lo que dan, mil cuentos mil
Promesas que enganchan
Yo sí, yo fui lo que te digo pipo
El dinerito es el gobierno
Quien lo raba chico
Habla tu habla como si yo te fuera ajeno
Habla tu, habla política cochina vemos
Pero porque tu esperas
Si el que espera, desesperas veras
Asã­ que juega por la acera verdadera

Coro

Es invento es la bala trazante
Que utilizan todos los cuenteros
Los que dicen verdad no son tantos
Dime cuantos why donde los veo
Dime cuanto les costo llegar
Why si son buenos
No es por nada pero no dan ya nervios ni miedo
La mentira puede correr años tiene
Genios eso no lo niego
Recordando los tiempos de ataño
Solo puedo quitarme el sombrero
Lo que tengo es musicalidad viene de lejos
No es robado, ni copiado es más
Es heredado, es otra edad

Coro

Te lo advertí más de una vez
Que yo no entro en el juego
De pendencieros mentirosos
Why embusteros viejos
Para el que se atreve
Esta poniendo en juego su pellejo
Tremendo bla, bla, bla, tremendo guaguanco,
Rumberito recoge al Viejo que su tiempo
Ya ha pasado
Why ahora camina de lado embustero

A mi estilo te canto mi negro

La mentira no pasa, si no esperas
Desesperas why que
Ya te paso una vez, son dos
Si no lo ves

Coro

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Orishas

Orishas was a Cuban hip hop group The group was first called "Amenaza", "threat" or "menace" in Spanish, and appealed to the Cuban youth who were hungry for African-American culture consisting of hip hop and rap. Orishas delved into a realm of music that created a black identity to which some among the younger generations could relate. The group is based in France where they made a deal with a record company, although they visit Cuba frequently. In 1999 Fidel Castro threw a party for them and had a meeting with all the musicians. It was the first time the Cuban government showed support for hip hop music. more »

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Written by: ROLDAN GONZALEZ RIVERO, HIRAM RIVERI MEDINA, YOTUEL ROMERO MANZANARES, NICOLAS VINCENT NOCCHI, LIJATIANA RAKOTOARIVELO RABEFAHIRY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"El Kilo" is a song by the band Orishas, which is often categorized under the genres of hip hop, Latin rap, and Afro-Cuban music. Their music often fuses traditional Cuban music with modern styles.
Album
The song "El Kilo" is the title track of Orishas' third studio album, which was released in 2005.
Grammy Nod
The "El Kilo" album, which includes the eponymous song, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock, Urban, or Alternative Album in 2006.
Lyricism
One of the intriguing things about "El Kilo" is its provocative lyricism. It metaphorically uses the concept of a kilo to discuss existential and socio-economic issues.
Lineup
Orishas, the performers of "El Kilo," is a Cuban group composed of members Yotuel Romero, Ruzzo Medina, and Roldán González Rivero. They are known for combining Latin rhythms, hip hop beats, and socially-conscious lyrics.
Commercial Success
The song gained commercial success, becoming popular in several countries and helping Orishas gain international recognition.
Meaning
The song alludes to socio-political and economic issues in the Cuban context. A "Kilo" typically refers to a kilogram of food, alluding to the rationing system in Cuba, but the band uses this reference as a metaphor to talk about the daily struggles of the Cuban people.
Musical Influence
The song expertly integrates the sounds of Cuban son, salsa, and guaguancó with contemporary hip hop, showcasing the distinctive genre-bending style of Orishas.
Reception
The album "El Kilo", featuring the song, received mostly positive reviews from critics who praised its innovative fusion of traditional Cuban music with modern hip hop.
Impact
The song "El Kilo" has been influential in its genre, helping to put Cuban hip-hop on the world music map.

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