No Tengo Dinero

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About No Tengo Dinero

"No Tengo Dinero" (English: "I Don't Have Money") is the debut single of Danish musical group Los Umbrellos, considered to be their signature song. It was released by FLEX Records (now part of EMI) on May 14, 1997. Based on the theme of 1960 film Never on Sunday by Greek composer Manos Hadjidakis, the lyrics were written by Jay and Richie Balmorian and group member Al Agami. It was produced by Kenneth Bager, Michael Pfundheller and Jan Elhøj, with additional production handled by Cutfather & Joe. The song became a top-five hit in Denmark, Italy, New Zealand and Switzerland. In Austria, the song reached number one for ten weeks, received a Platinum certification from IFPI, and was the highest-selling single of 1998. The song also peaked at number 31 on Canada's RPM Top Singles chart and number 42 on the US Billboard Hot 100; it stayed on the latter chart for 27 weeks without entering the top 40. As of August 2003, the single had sold 800,000 copies worldwide. Unlike the band's following releases, "No Tengo Dinero" enjoyed chart success, thus Los Umbrellos were named one hit wonder. 


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Vamos a tequila, senorita, bonita
I really need it now
Hay ya no tengo dinero, camarero
Say can we work it out

First time I meet her, I wanted to greet her
Nobody could've been sweeter
I was wrong, should have had the bombita
But, now she gone
I don't know where she go
Me, I'm frustated down so, and the other men miss her
I guess I surely know that, baby
Where did she gone? Where the rose bush rise up
Are you wicked than bandolero
Then a-better wise up
Or we go, ash to ash, and dust onto the dust
You just big up a chest and go loco

Vamos a tequila, senorita, bonita
I really need it now
Hay ya no tengo dinero, camarero
Say can we work it out

Smile up on the face
Make the next plan
Wiggle the bottom to attract the next man
Rude boys, beware
This one's a-come fe run the things
Swing them together
Like vendetta the gun things
She lick a shot, sa, to get
She take care of da freak
And you get the money
'Cause her punani popularity
Bum, bye-bye, she make a grown man cry
She just big up her chest and go loco
Come on

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Los Umbrellos

Los Umbrellos was a Latin pop dance group formed in Denmark. It was formed by record producer Kenneth Bager in 1997 and broke up in 1999. It was led by rapper Al Agami, the exiled crown prince of the small African enclave of Lado. His family fled to Denmark to escape the persecution of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin The group contained backing vocals from two former models and Danish TV cohosts, Mai Britt vingsøe and Grith Höifeldt. more »

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Written by: MANOS HADJIDAKIS, BILLY TOWNE

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15 facts about this song

Genre Categorization
"No Tengo Dinero" by Los Umbrellos is labeled under the Latin pop genre.
Chart Success
Even though Los Umbrellos was a Danish group, the song scored international success by reaching no. 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and even higher, at no. 1, in Australia.
Multi-language Lyrics
The lyrics of the song uniquely blend three languages – mainly Spanish with some English and Danish phrases.
Platform Usage
"No Tengo Dinero" was used in the soundtrack of the 1997 science fiction film "The Fifth Element."
Debut Influence
This song was the debut single of Los Umbrellos and went on to become their signature and most recognized song.
Release Date
"No Tengo Dinero" was initially released in the year 1997.
Song Inspiration
The song borrows heavily from old Latin American guitar music, blending it with modern pop and hip-hop elements.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in Los Umbrellos’ album, "No Tengo Dinero," which features a collection of Latin-inspired pop songs.
Multiple Versions
"No Tengo Dinero" has multiple versions including extended mix, radio edit and instrumental versions.
Creative Interpretation
The title "No Tengo Dinero" translates from Spanish to English as "I Have No Money." Despite the seemingly negative implications of the title, the music and rhythm are rather upbeat and jovial.
Official Music Video
Along with the release of the song, there was an official music video released which featured the band, setting a playful and energetic mood to the song.
Song Duration
The length of the radio version of the track is 3 minutes and 35 seconds.
Music Production
The song was produced by Danish singers and producers, Kenneth Bager and Michael Pfundheller.
Unique Sound
At the time of its release in the late 1990s, the sound of "No Tengo Dinero" was seen as quite unique, blending several genres including hip-hop, pop, and Latino music.
Impact on Band's Career
This song imprinted Los Umbrellos on the global music scene, despite their rather short-lived career.

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