- Audio CD (Oct 3 2000)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Universal Latino
- ASIN: B00004YWYO
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Intro |
| 2. Represent |
| 3. Atrevido |
| 4. A Lo Cubano |
| 5. Barrio |
| 6. S.O.L.A.R. |
| 7. 1.9.9.9. |
| 8. Atencion |
| 9. Mistica |
| 10. Canto Para Elewa Y Chango |
| 11. Madre |
| 12. Orishas Llego |
| 13. 537 C.U.B.A. |
| 14. Connexion |
| 15. Triunfo |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
While North American rap drowns in its own clichés, international artists are invigorating the genre with their own musical traditions. The Orishas, a Cuban group based in France, use Afro-Cuban religion to summon the spirit of hip-hop. Named for gods of Santeria, they came together in 1998 when members Yotuel and Ruzzo hooked up with Roldan and Flaco-Pro (a veteran of Sergeant Garcia) through a cultural exchange program between French and Cuban rappers. Collaborating with French hip-hop producer Miko Niko, they bring the attitude of Havana streets to the rest of the world, appealing to the Buena Vista Social Club crowd as well as the hip-hop heads. On their debut, A lo Cubano, the song "537 C.U.B.A." (their remake of Compay Segundo's "Chan Chan") gives new meaning to the term "old school." And the sound of sacred Santeria beats and traditional son weaving through sharp-edged lyrical attacks with groove-heavy bass and drum tracks on tunes like "Represent," "Atención," and "Atrevido" make for a cool joyride through the back streets of Havana. --Jesse "Chuy" Varela
Album Details
Limited Edition. Contains a Bonus CD that Includes 'silencio,' 'orishas Llego (Nightmares on Wax Remix)' and 'orishas Llego (Cayo Nueso Remix).'
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Customer Reviews
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Orishas celebrate Cuba with beautiful mix of sounds, beats
Nov 17 2003
Format:Audio CD
This is a masterpiece. The Orishas have mastered the technique of the hiphop idiom while melding the best of Cuban musical traditions to make a unique and unforgettable CD. Rejecting the racist and violent character of much of US hiphop, these guys celebrate their communities, their families, their beliefs, and most importantly, their love for their homeland. Nurtured and celebrated in Cuba, they still had to go to France to cut this CD and access a world audience. Yet another reason to demand an end to the embargo...
AMAZING
Jun 8 2004
Format:Audio CD
THIS IS TRUE HIP HOP. THIS ALBUM IS INCREDIBLE. VERY INNOVATIVE. I WAS BLOWN AWAY BY WHAT THESE GUYS CAN DO.
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Most recent customer reviews
Imagine Ozomatli (circa their first album) from Cuba
They have the Cuban/hip hop thing down.
A lot more songs are in Spanish than on Ozo's first full-length album (unfortunately, I have little good to say about Ozo's second full... Read more
Published on Aug 14 2003 by Harper
Middle-aged, white suburban mom who LOVES this CD
I heard this playing in The Art Store in San Francisco and was immediately hooked! I have long loved the beat and energy of rap and hip-hop, but have grown increasingly bored and... Read more
Published on Aug 1 2003
The Best!
Honestly, This is the best rap/hip-hop I have ever heard! Their style, lyrics, beats....This cd brakes the language barrier, even if you dont' understand Spanish, this cd is a must... Read more
Published on Jun 25 2003 by A. Rodriguez
The Best CD you have never heard.
I saw a video of The Orishas on MTV Latin America, and loved the song so much I bought the Album. That was more than 2 years ago and it is still my favorite CD. Read more
Published on April 27 2003 by Sarah French
Awesome Orishas
Awesome. If you love hip hop and latin music this is the ultimate
combination.
combination.
Published on April 14 2003 by "patrickducky"
Classic
I found this CD to be a perfect blend of Cuban soul and hip-hop heart. Though it was possible to hear influences from other American hip-hop artists like Tupac, the blend of sound... Read more
Published on April 3 2003 by klvillon
Orishas got the beat you need
I love this cd and I recommend it to anybody even if you don't speak spanish, the sound is awesome, the lyrics ,everything is great. I can't wait for their next album. Read more
Published on Feb 22 2003 by Yan
Orishas is amazing
I have both CDs, and they are both among the best Latin CDs I own.
Published on Jan 9 2003 by Sachin Shivaram
Not a big fan of rap and hip hop but....
I have never been a big fan of Rap & Hip-Hop. A friend was telling me about Orishas and played me a few mp3's he had of them. Read more
Published on Dec 19 2002 by Vampiro666
hip-hop music
The main problem that many people have with rap or hip-hop is that the background music is pathetic; it keeps repeating over and over again. Read more
Published on Nov 23 2002 by Simon Dufour
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