Ele Uve

Eladio Carrion's 'Ele Uve' is a braggadocious track that celebrates the artist's rise from humble beginnings to a life of luxury and success. The song's title, 'Ele Uve,' is a phonetic play on the Spanish pronunciation of the letters 'L' and 'V,' which stand for Louis Vuitton, a symbol of high-end fashion and wealth. Carrion contrasts his current lifestyle with his past, noting that he used to not eat well, but now he enjoys expensive rib eye steaks. This transformation from scarcity to abundance is a common theme in hip-hop, where artists often reflect on their journey and the material symbols that represent their achievements.

Carrion's lyrics are filled with cultural references and wordplay. He compares himself to big names in the music industry, like Daddy Yankee (DY) and Steve Aoki, to emphasize his status. The mention of smoking 'verde' (green) like Loki's suit and having a 'cold neck' that could play hockey are metaphors for wearing expensive jewelry, a common trope in rap music to signify wealth. Carrion also addresses his detractors, suggesting that while they talk and envy, he remains focused on his success. The line 'en la punta del bicho mío lo llamo Rocky' is a boastful play on words, likening his prowess to the iconic boxer Rocky Balboa.

The song also touches on the theme of authenticity versus pretense. Carrion criticizes those who try to buy their way into popularity, implying that his own success is organic and well-deserved. He contrasts his position with those who are trying to make it, using basketball metaphors to differentiate between the major leagues (NBA) and the minor leagues (D-League). The repeated assertion that he's 'fumando un OG' (smoking an OG) reinforces his claim to authenticity, as 'OG' often refers to 'original gangster,' a term used in hip-hop to denote someone who is true to themselves and their roots.