Lean like a Cholo

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Released April 10, 2007 Recorded 2007 Label Silent Music		Format CD single Length 3:18
Genre Chicano Rap, Gangsta Rap

"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 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" 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.

References

Lean like a Cholo Wikipedia

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