Café Tacvba officially released “La Bas(e)” on Wednesday (May 22), marking their first release in seven years since their eighth studio album. Jay Baby. The new track was co-produced by the Mexican band and their longtime Grammy-winning collaborator Gustavo Santaolalla.
The single showcases upbeat Latin rock beats combined with a Fender electric guitar and reverb, creating a unique electro-twangy sound that clashes brilliantly with the dynamic drumming. His socially conscious lyrics express solidarity with immigrants. “Rolling and Rolling/ Looking for some place to work/ Night and day, day and night/ Nobody's illegal, the world is our home,” sings frontman Rubén Albarrán.
According to a press release, “La Bas(e)” champions issues of “unity, freedom, brotherhood and a safe way of life for immigrants, eliminating borders,” while “dreaming of a world where all people look out for each other .” The refrain (“1, 2, 3 por ti, 1, 2, 3, por mí”) is inspired by a popular Mexican children's game.
Previewing their upcoming US tour with Caifanes, the song will take the band to iconic venues such as the Hollywood Bowl and Central Park SummerStage. For full US tour dates, click here.
Bassist Quique Rangel shared with Billboard Español the emotional message of the song. “Over the years during our tours in the US, we have connected with people from our homeland and other Latin countries who have sought opportunities to thrive by moving with their families,” Rangel explains. “Our concerts become a celebration of our music, accompanying them to countries that are no longer so foreign.”
As longtime advocates of cultural diversity and social justice, band members Albarrán, Emmanuel del Real, Enrique and Joselo Rangel use their music and public presence to fight inequality and stand up for the marginalized.
This year they celebrate their 35th anniversary. stream the song below:
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