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Jose Carbajal, professionally known as El Taiger, was a Cubaton singer who had grown popular for his unique blend of reggaeton and Cuban-rooted rhythms.
The 37-year-old passed away on October 10, 2024, from complications arising from a gunshot wound, leaving fans and the music community devastated.
Using relatable lyrics and catchy tunes, El Taiger created hit tracks like La Historia, and Habla Matador that resonated with many and amassed millions of streams on Spotify.
The late artist gained traction through the release of his debut album, Taiger, in 2016. He was later featured on the La Habana soundtrack for the blockbuster, Fate of the Furious in 2017.
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Taiger’s most recent work, Rulay, in collaboration with Ecuadorian artist, Niko G, was released in the summer of 2024.
Disclaimer: This article is ranked according to Spotify streams at the time of writing.
La Historia, La Guariconfianza, and 3 other most popular El Taiger songs to listen to in 2024
1) La Historia (167,588,522 Spotify streams)
La Historia is a standalone Latin pop record released on October 13, 2020. It was penned by El Taiger and DJ Condos.
La Historia is a break-up song woven around the concept of public perceptions vs personal truth. In the song, El Taiger addresses the misrepresented tale of his previous relationship peddled by his ex-lover.
The translated version of the first verse reads:
"Go on, do your version/ And put together your movie, your big movie/ Go on, do your version/ And put a remix to the same song,"
It continues:
"Go on, do your version/ With adult language and science fiction/ Go on, do your version, eh,"
With over a hundred million streams on Spotify, La Historia has become one of the singer's most successful singles.
2) La Guariconfianza (23,891,792 Spotify streams)
La Guariconfianza is a pop song that explores themes of romance, aura, chemistry, and desire. The English translation of the first verse captures the essence of the song:
"Ayyy, what's up/ Hey, stuck/,When she sees me, it's something that gets to her (oh it gets to her)/ When she sees me, I give her and she always wants more (and wants more ye ye)"
It continues:
"I have the look that a woman likes/ I have what I had to have/ She can leave but she'll always come back (but she'll always come back)"
This upbeat song was released as the fifth track from his 2020 studio album, Blychy. The song was penned by the Cuban artist.
La Guariconfianza boasts over 20 million streams on Spotify.
3. Coronamos (10,926,348 Spotify streams)
Coronamos, written by El Taiger, was released in April 2017. The Latino music evokes a sense of pride and confidence which the singer expresses through the lyrics of the song. A translated part of the fourth verse reads:
"But, the bosses are the bosses/ And nobody hides from me under the sky/ Bring your money, bring the leather/ Bring the weapons and I'll leave you in the hair"
The song also shares insights into the street-inspired lifestyle of the singer, relating to themes of brotherhood, loyalty, materialism, revenge, and hierarchy.
The third verse reflects these themes:
"I exploded 7,000 in the disco yesterday after I was crowned/ I'm still in Torres with Nelly and with Guelo loyal, I never betrayed/ I nailed your b***h and we passed the rifle in the DEA's bag/ I just bought the chrome-plated Draco rifle for 26"
Coronamos is the singer's third most streamed song on Spotify.
4. Coronamos Remix (10,204,388 Spotify streams)
In March 2017, El Taiger collaborated with Puerto Rican rapper-songwriter Bryant Myers, alongside three-time Grammy award winner Bad Bunny, Cosculluela, and JBalvin for the remix of his critically acclaimed single Coronamos.
Bad Bunny, Bryant Myers, Cosculluela, JBalvin, and El Taiger are credited as songwriters on the track.
This remix celebrates a luxurious lifestyle and authenticity, and also serves as a counter-response to naysayers and haters.
The transcribed version of verse 2 reads:
"After the yacht, the private jet/ With a model by my side/ Sit at home, baby, because here nothing is rented/ Mine is addictive, I gave them a try and they were screwed,"
It continues:
"And now they want me in all the rhythms/ We all crowned and we didn't even say it, yeah/ My Yeezys aren't bought/ They're all given away/ In Paris with Pharrell/ Front row at Chanel,"
The music video of the song has amassed 11 million views on YouTube.
5. La Historia Remix (9,266,583 Spotify streams)
Following the release of the hit track, La Historia, in 2020, El Taiger dropped a remix of the song in 2021, featuring 28-year-old Mexican singer JD Pantoja, and Spanish singer Rafael Ruiz Amador, aka RVFV.
JD Pantoja and RVFV’s distinct vocal tones infuse creative melody while retaining the originality of the song in terms of its unique lyricism and musical flow.
Just like the original, this version is based on the aftermath of a failed relationship, addressing the false narratives peddled by the lady.
The lyrics of verse 3 are:
"Your story is poorly told/ And nobody believes you/ It wasn't you, it was me who left you"
The fifth verse mirrors the guy's state of mind and feelings towards his ex-partner:
"The truth is I'm not interested in you anymore/ Even though I treated you like a princess/ That beauty is of no use to you anymore/ Because you are a pain in the a**"
According to Local 10 news report of October 11, 2024, the El Taiger was discovered in a vehicle on October 3, 2024, with a gunshot wound on the head. He was taken to Jackson Memorial hospital in Miami but he succumbed to his injuries on October 10, 2024.
A part of the statement of the Cubaton music star's family shared on his Instagram stories, reported by Billboard Latin Magazine on October 10, 2024, read:
“While this news is both shocking and heartbreaking, we encourage fans of El Taiger to honor his memory by celebrating the joy he brought to so many. Turn up your music, dance and celebrate his life."
Other popular El Taiger songs to listen to include La Cura, Palabras, El Ignorante, and Papelito.
