Ozomatli is a seven-piece band playing primarily Latin, hip hop, and rock music, formed in 1995 in Los Angeles. They are known both for their vocal activist viewpoints and their wide array of musical styles - including salsa, jazz, funk, reggae, rap, and others. The group formed in 1995 and has since released seven studio albums. The group is also known for advocating for farm-workers' rights and immigration reform. The band has performed in various countries all over the world, including China, Tunisia, Jordan, and Burma.
In 1998, Ozomatli released its self-titled debut album, and soon after opened for Carlos Santana on his Supernatural world tour. The group released Embrace the Chaos in 2001, followed by Street Signs in 2004. Don't Mess with the Dragon followed in 2007, which saw the band experimenting with a more diverse array of musical styles. The group composed music for Happy Feet 2 and recorded Ozomatli Presents Ozokidz, a family-friendly album. Since 2011, Ozomatli has also served as the in-house band for stand-up comedian Gabriel Iglesias' television show, Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution.
Ozomatli is the debut studio album by the Latin funk band Ozomatli, released on June 16, 1998 on Almo Sounds. The song "Cut Chemist Suite" was featured on the soundtrack for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3.
¡Gallina!
¡Suelta la gallina!
Levántate, Levántate
suelta la gallina y védate
Con Ozomatli todo puede hacer
Échate a volar
¡Gallina!
Pronta quiero medicina
Que alguien, se voló mi gallina
Dame, otra aspirina
Que nada me alivia de este dolor
Va hasta aya de esta locura
Que me da pura calentura
Y yo no tengo locura
Que alguien me salve de esta maldición
Pon la mano arriba
Nade de tonterías
Da me la mercancía
Esa gallina es mía
Levántate, Levántate
Suelta la gallina y védate
Con Ozomatli todo puede hacer
Échate a volar
¡Gallina!
Oye, platero acanalla
Dieto no te me vayas
Ya se, tu eres culpable
Eso no es tuyo devuelve me lo
Ojo, te tengo rodeado
Traigo, machete en la mano
A te la rabia que tengo
Un paso mas y yo pierdo el control
Pon la mano arriba
Nade de tonterías
Da me la mercancía
Esa gallina es mía
Levántate, Levántate
Suelta la gallina y védate
Con Ozomatli todo puede hacer
Échate a volar
¡Suelta la gallina!
Atención
El robador de gallinas
Acepto las calles
Atención
Di me mi gallina
Quite la gallina
Levántate, Levántate
Suelta la gallina y védate
Con Ozomatli todo puede hacer
Échate a volar
¡Gallina!