Peak
1
Weeks
26
Score
7,460
Chart Year
2000
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“Maria Maria” is a song by Santana featuring The Product G&B. The song was produced by Wyclef Jean and Jerry Duplessis. Jean has revealed that the melody’s riff was inspired by the Wu-Tang Clan song “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F' Wit”. Marc Anthony sang a version of the song. At the 2000 Grammy Awards, the song won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Despite other lead singles from the album received awards, The Product G&B did not receive a Grammy Award.
[Intro: Wyclef Jean] Ladies and gents, turn up your sound systems to the sound of Carlos Santana and the G&B, it's The Product of Ghetto Blues from the Refugee Camp [Chorus: David McRae] Oh, Maria, Maria She reminds me of a west side story Growing up in Spanish Harlem She's living the life just like a movie star Oh, Maria, Maria She fell in love in East L.A To the sounds of the guitar, yeah, yeah Played by Carlos Santana [Guitar Solo: Carlos Santana] [Verse 1: David McRae] Stop the looting, stop the shooting Pick pock'ing on the corner See as the rich is getting richer The poor is getting poorer Se mira Maria on the corner Thinking of ways to make it better In my mailbox, there's an eviction letter Signed by the judge, said see you later [Pre-Chorus: Santana & Wyclef Jean] Ahora vengo mama chula, mama chula Ahora vengo mama chula (East Coast) Ahora vengo mama chula, mama chula Ahora vengo mama chula (West Coast) You might also like Princess Diana Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj Chemical Post Malone Mejor Que Yo Anuel AA, DJ Luian & Mambo Kingz [Chorus: David McRae] Oh, Maria, Maria She reminds me of a west side story Growing up in Spanish Harlem She's living the life just like a movie star, oh Maria, Maria She fell in love in East L.A To the sounds of the guitar, yeah, yeah Played by Carlos Santana [Guitar Solo: Carlos Santana] [Verse 2: David McRae] I said a la favela los colores The streets are getting hotter There is no water to put out the fire Ni gota de esperanza Se mira Maria on the corner Thinking of ways to make it better Then I looked up in the sky Hoping of days of paradise [Bridge: Santana & Wyclef Jean] Ahora vengo mama chula, mama chula Ahora vengo mama chula (North side) Ahora vengo mama chula, mama chula Ahora vengo mama chula (South side) Ahora vengo mama chula, mama chula Ahora vengo mama chula (Worldwide) Ahora vengo mama chula, mama chula Ahora vengo mama chula (Open up your eyes) [Verse 3: David McRae] Maria, you know you're my lover When the wind blows, I can feel you Through the weather and even when we are apart It feels like we're together, Maria, yeah [Chorus: David McRae] She reminds me of a west side story Growing up in Spanish Harlem She's living the life just like a movie star Maria, Maria Oh, she fell in love in East L.A To the sounds of the guitar Played by Carlos Santana [Guitar Solo: Carlos Santana] [Outro: Wyclef Jean] Put 'em up, y'all Carlos Santana with the Refugee Camp Wyclef Jerry Wonda Mr. Santana G&B Yo Carlos, man, you're making that guitar cry
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 12, 2000 | 15 | 111 |
| 2 | Feb 19, 2000 | 8 | 118 |
| 3 | Feb 26, 2000 | 6 | 120 |
| 4 | Mar 4, 2000 | 5 | 121 |
| 5 | Mar 11, 2000 | 2 | 124 |
| 6 | Mar 18, 2000 | 3 | 123 |
| 7 | Mar 25, 2000 | 2 | 124 |
| 8 | Apr 1, 2000 | 2 | 124 |
| 9 | Apr 8, 2000 | 1 | 125 |
| 10 | Apr 15, 2000 | 1 | 125 |
| 11 | Apr 22, 2000 | 1 | 125 |
| 12 | Apr 29, 2000 | 1 | 125 |
| 13 | May 6, 2000 | 1 | 125 |
| 14 | May 13, 2000 | 1 | 125 |
| 15 | May 20, 2000 | 1 | 125 |
| 16 | May 27, 2000 | 1 | 125 |
| 17 | Jun 3, 2000 | 1 | 125 |
| 18 | Jun 10, 2000 | 1 | 125 |
| 19 | Jun 17, 2000 | 8 | 118 |
| 20 | Jun 24, 2000 | 15 | 111 |