Born in Lillie, France, Ana Tijoux is a Chilean M.C. that has launched her career throughout Latin America due to a hip-hop group called Makiza, that she joined during the late nineties. In 2006, she decided to get herself involved in Latin mainstream pop, which would allow her to farther her solo popularity. Because of this, she eventually collaborated with Julieta Venegas to give her radio hit, “Eres para mÃ,” some extra flavor.
From the beginning of Tijoux’s music lifestyle, not only has she worked with Venegas, but she has also co-produced pieces with artists such as Los Tetas, Bitman & Roban, Control Machete, Funk Como Le Gusta and Bajofondo Tango Club. Her genre tends to vary from hip-hop, pop, trip-hop, urban and R&B.
The experiences of collaborating with others allowed Tijoux to boost her fame, giving her the opportunity to release a bunch of discography.
The hit single that Tijoux is currently spreading throughout the United States, comes off of her debut album, “1977.” Though the album and the track share the same title, the importance of the number allows it to be okay.
1977 was the year in which she was born.
This specific track is something difficult to get used to, especially when a person doesn’t speak a word of Spanish.
All in Spanish, Tijoux raps about detailed descriptions of the way she was brought up and the hardships of being under Pinochet’s dictatorship. She mentions how her childhood was practically invaded by political schemes.
Though she might not exactly be singing her lyrics, her voice is still flawless. Her way of rapping is extremely fast, smooth, strong and clear.
Even if somebody is incapable of understanding what Tijoux speaks about, the background music that follows is highly appealing. Incorporating jazzy beats, Latin tunes, and old school hip-hop, allows this song to go no wrong. The additional horns and rattling in “1977” are nothing but impressive to the ears.
Overall, “1977” is booming with uniqueness. Those who are listening to this track for the first time should be able to appreciate the story that Tijoux tells (if understood) and acknowledge the mix of music that she decides to carry with her words.
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