Lean like a Cholo
| "Lean like a Cholo" | ||||
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| Single by Down AKA Kilo | ||||
| from the album Definition of an Ese | ||||
| Released | April 10, 2007 | |||
| Format | CD single | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
| Genre | Chicano Rap | |||
| Length | 3:18 | |||
| Label | Silent Music | |||
| Writer(s) | J. Martinez/J. Starry | |||
| Producer(s) | Fingazz | |||
| Down AKA Kilo singles chronology | ||||
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"Lean Like a Cholo" is the first single released by Down AKA Kilo from his album Definition of an Ese. It debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at #93 in May 2007[1] and has peaked at #34. "Cholo" is a term used in Mexico and the southwestern United States. In modern Mexico and the U.S., "cholo" is a term implying a gangster or gang member. The big body guard from Jose Luis Sin Censura makes a guest appearance.
Remixes
- The song "Tatted like a Cholo" by Tyga uses the same instrumental track.
- Parodies of the song include;" "Lean Like a Chola"[2] by Carmen; the track "Eat like a Gordo," by Tattoo, a Los Angeles-based DJ from the hip-hop station Power 106 FM, has played on several Southern California radio stations and can be found around the Internet.
- Additionally, an animation video featuring the Latina children's TV character Dora the Explorer used clips to make Dora and other characters appear to be dancing and singing along with "Lean Like a Cholo." Added to YouTube on July 4, 2007, the video had been viewed more than 13.5 million times as of August 2014.[3]
References
- ↑ Jonathan Cohen, "Maroon 5 Fends Off Ne-Yo, T-Pain To Remain No. 1", Billboard.com, May 10, 2007.
- ↑ http://www.carmenscalls.com/home.html
- ↑ Dora the ExploraChola
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