Da'Zoo

Da'Zoo

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 2, 2009)
• Original Release Date: April 28, 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony International
• ASIN: B001VRDRJM
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #196,300 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Pa' Sentirnos Bien

2. Cuchi Cuchi

3. Excuse Me

4. La Nave

5. Otro Love

6. Tú...

7. Vitamina Prohibida

8. Pajamas

9. Chitu

10. Cerca De Mí

11. Ponte Ready

12. DJ

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

While a good number of new artists today choose to make music based on popularity trends to assure their success, Da' Zoo bets on the fusion of rhythms to earn their spot on the artistic scene. Band members include "Charly Zoo," "Yo-Fred," "Raggi," and "Eli-Joe"; four Puerto Ricans that have come together under one name to make something new happen in music.

Da' Zoo has an electric base fuse with other rhythms like pop and reggae, considered basically as "Electro Pop". Their lyrics are in Puerto Rico's slang. They sing like they talk.

The band released their debut album in June, with an assortment of songs under the dance format. The album also includes romantic lyrics and is directed to "people who like originality and, above all, fun."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Trippin' Into "Da' Zoo", July 21, 2009

By	Antoine D. Reid "80sforever" (Durham, NC United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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I'd never heard of this group before listening to the whole cd but the bright album art and YouTube clip for 'Excuse Me!' got me interested. In all, the genre listed everywhere for Da' Zoo is 'latin' but to me the only thing that makes this group fit latin music is that most of the songs, the exception of some titles and random words, is in spanish. Otherwise, the genre would be more like electro-pop with a dash of hip-hop influence. Basically, if you're wondering what 'Da' Zoo' sounds like, imagine if the Black Eyed Peas were to make a spanish album. There you go. Very out there, fun, dance music (there isn't but one really slow song on the whole disc) and a Fergie-sounding female who ends up being featured on many songs to give the songs a real dance, Black Eyed Peas feel.

I must say, I found the release a bit tiring to listen to simply because I'm not fluent in spanish and there are no lyrics provided in the album booklet that I felt could have aided in understanding some of the lyrics (I can pick out more written words than conversational). Not really understanding the lyrics made the 42 minute listening experience a bit long and tiring and by the end, all the tracks started to sound the same with little distinction. That being said, 'Da' Zoo' is still a good release and definitely something different. My favorite tracks were 'Cuchi Cuchi', 'Tú...' (which sounds a lot like 'Where Is The Love' melody wise), and 'Chitu'.

In all, a decent release that may not have a true crossover appeal due to the language issues. If you're looking for atypical spanish pop that is very club/electro/techno orientated, this will really appeal to you.

Listen To These: 'Excuse Me', 'Cuchi Cuchi', 'Chitu', 'Otro Love'

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun mix of electronic music, October 9, 2009

By	Matthew Keefe "mkeefe" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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When I first heard of Da Zoo I wasn't sure I would actually enjoy this fun bouncy music, but after listening to the first two tracks that changed quickly. I find this material to be very entertaining to listen to whether its on in the background or you are actively listening. I find each track to be good in its own way but really enjoy listening to "Otro Love" and "Ponte Ready".

While I can't clearly compare Da Zoo to another artist (I think they are in their own category) I did find some of the beats and hooks to be similar to those found in other mainstream music. Actually that being said I could see DJs like Dr. Dre, DJ Sammy or Tiesto using much of this in their own work, in fact I would really enjoy hearing Da Zoo remixed.

I highly recommend this album if you are looking for fun, electronic and active music where you most likely have no clue what they are saying.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars "Same whack rhymes over the same stink beats", August 10, 2009

By	V. Lopez "Big Vee" (NYC, Da Bronx) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I dropped the CD into my car stereo before I took a long drive. I gave it a chance. I listened with open ears but I must admit that there was nothing new. Much of this cd reminds me of mid 90's club music mixed with funk and east coast jazz. The lyrics were generic and no more edgy than the "stuff" you hear on latin music stations across the nation. I could break-down each song for you but it would pay this product undeserved attention. Da'Zoo needs to return to the studio and do some remixing if they are to reach their intended audience. This is bubble gum music and does not compare to the black eye peas in spite of a Fergie like vocalist. Pop music run a ground and amuck.

I returned home from my drive feeling critical so I tested the music out on family and friends with varying ages from teeagers to folks in thier mid-50s; the overall consensus is: 1) lacks originality, 2) lyrics were flat and uninspired, 3) group needs to put thier faces on the front of the cd cover and get rid of the chimp (to represent Puerto Rican talent), 4) Who is the intended audience? 5) Why didn't they take us to the next level instead of taking a step into the been there, done that genre? Folks give it a chance and tell the world what you think, always get a second opinion or try it for yourself. . .6) Why the vulgarity and if they wanted to convey sexual messages why not be creative or discreet? It is likely that their audience may not be ready to accept or process these messages.