Chimba is a cornerstone of Colombian slang that you absolutely need to know! While its meaning can change with context, in this song it's used to mean something is really 'cool' or 'awesome'.
Feid reminisces about "lo chimba que es ver amanecer" (how cool it is to watch the sunrise) with his ex-lover. Learning this word is a perfect first step into understanding the unique slang that makes modern Latin music so fun.
Colombian star Feid teams up with reggaeton veteran Yandel to walk you through a messy Miami breakup. The track is named after Brickell, the upscale financial neighborhood in Miami where the narrator shared an apartment with his ex. He is stuck replaying memories of taking her to trendy nightlife spots like Papi Steak and Gekko ("Te llevĂ© pa' Papi, te llevĂ© pa' Gekko y ni querĂas comer" [I took you to Papi, I took you to Gekko and you didn't even want to eat]) and watching the sunrise together. Now that it is over, she treats him like a total stranger ("ahora me trata flow desconocido" [now she treats me like a stranger]), leaving him locked out of her social media status updates and wondering where she went.
The lyrics mix heavy nostalgia with Colombian slang and funny, overly honest regrets. When Feid sings "descubrimos lo chimba que es ver amanecer" [we discovered how cool it is to see the sunrise], he uses the classic Colombian word chimba to describe how great something is. He tries to rebound by going out on the prowl ("Hoy salgo de cacerĂa" [Today I go hunting]), but his luck is terrible: he ends up at the exact same hotel where they used to hook up. To make matters worse, she still has his jacket and his Yeezy sneakers ("TĂș te quedaste con el jacket y las Yeezy"), giving him a funny little excuse to hope he might run into her again just to get his clothes back.
SalomĂłn Villada Hoyos, known by his stage names Feid and Ferxxo, is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and record producer born on August 19, 1992, in MedellĂn, Colombia. Emerging in 2013, Feid has become a prominent figure in urbano music, blending reggaeton, hip-hop, and R&B influences, inspired by artists such as Drake and Chris Brown.
Feid is celebrated not only for his solo work but also for collaborations with top Latin artists including Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Karol G, SebastiĂĄn Yatra, and Maluma. Notably, he contributed to the writing of J Balvin's hit single "Ginza". His distinctive sound, emotive vocals, and songwriting talent have earned him multiple awards, making him a key voice in contemporary Latin music.