Maria Maria
Santana, The Product G&B
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Ladies and gents Turn up your sound system to the Sound of Carlos Santana and the GMB (Surprada) Ghetto people, from the Refugee Gang Oh Maria Maria She reminds me of a West Side Story Growing up in Spanish Harlem She living the life just like a movie star Oh Maria Maria She fell in love in East L.A. To the sounds of the guitar, yeah Played by Carlos Santana Stop the looting, stop the shooting Pick pocking on the corner See as the rich is getting richer The poorer is getting poorer See mi y Maria on the corner Thinking of ways to make it better In my mailbox there's an eviction letter Somebody just said see you later Ahora vengo mama chula mama chula Ahora vengo mama chula (East coast) Ahora vengo mama chula mama chula Ahora vengo mama chula (West coast) Maria Maria She reminds me of a West Side Story Growing up in Spanish Harlem She's living the life just like a movie star Oh Maria Maria She fell in love in East L.A. I said to the sounds of the guitar, yeah Played by Carlos Santana I said a la fella los colores The streets are getting hotter There is no water to put out the fire Mi cosa la esperanza Se mira Maria on the corner Thinking of ways to make it better Then I looked up in the sky Hoping of days of paradise Ahora vengo mama chula mama chula Ahora vengo mama chula (North side) Ahora vengo mama chula mama chula Ahora vengo mama chula (South side) Ahora vengo mama chula mama chula Ahora vengo mama chula (World wide) Ahora vengo mama chula mama chula Ahora vengo mama chula (Open up your eyes) Maria you know you're my lover When the wind blows I can feel you Through the weather and even when we are apart It feels like we're together Maria She reminds me of a West Side Story Growing up in Spanish Harlem She's living the life just like a movie star Oh Maria Maria She fell in love in East L.A To the sounds of the guitar Played by Carlos Santana Puttin them up yo Carlos Santana with the refugee gang Wyclef, Jerry my dawg, Mr Santana, GMB Yo Carlos you makin' that guitar cry
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Written by: Wyclef Jean, David Mc Rae, Marvin Hough, Jerry Duplessis, Carlos Santana, Paul Rekow, Karl Perazzo
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Artist Origin"Maria Maria" is a song by Santana, a band led by legendary Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana.
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CollaborationThe song is a collaborative work between Santana and R&B duo The Product G&B, consisting of David McRae (aka Sincere) and Marvin Moore-Hough (aka Money Harm).
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Chart SuccessReleased in 2000, "Maria Maria" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a whopping ten weeks, making it one of Santana's biggest hits.
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Album RankIt is one of the tracks from Santana's Grammy-winning album "Supernatural," which won the Grammy award for Album of the Year in 2000.
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Song InspirationCarlos Santana revealed in interviews that "Maria Maria" was inspired by his childhood memories of women in his hometown, who would come together for strength and solace in times of trouble.
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Genre FusionThe song ingeniously blends elements of salsa, rock, soul, and rhythm and blues, which is a signature characteristic of Santana's music style.
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Special RecognitionRolling Stone magazine recognized "Maria Maria" as the 96th greatest guitar song of all time.
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SamplingThe song was famously sampled by rapper Wyclef Jean and used in his 2018 single "Maria Maria", featuring Colombian singer Shakira.
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Record"Maria Maria", along with other songs from the "Supernatural" album, helped Carlos Santana set a record for the longest gap between number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Producer InfluenceThe song production was heavily influenced by Wyclef Jean, member of the acclaimed hip-hop group Fugees, who also played a role in the conception of the song's sound and lyrics.
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Tour Popularity"Maria Maria" is one of the most popular and frequently played songs in Santana's concert setlists.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered by numerous artists since its release and continues to influence pop culture, proving its enduring appeal and legacy.
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