"Mala Vida" is the second single by French rock group Mano Negra, appearing on their 1988 debut album Patchanka. Written by lead singer Manu Chao, the song also appeared on a 1984 demo tape of the same name by Hot Pants, a predecessor to Mano Negra. "Mala Vida" was an early hit for Mano Negra and became a staple of the band's live shows and has been covered by several artists. The song has also been performed by Chao as a solo artist; a live performance of the song by Chao was recorded for his 2002 album Radio Bemba Sound System. Boucherie Productions, who published Patchanka, financed a music video for the song, which received airplay on national radio stations and TV channels in France. Mano Negra's success with the release of "Mala Vida" led the band to a contract with Virgin.
Genre: Rock, Latin
Style: Alternative Rock, Rock & Roll, Punk
Year:1988
Companies
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Virgin Records España, S.A.
Copyright (c) – Virgin Records España, S.A.
Made By – Servicios Ibéricos Entertainment, S.A.
Credits
Illustration [Uncredited] – Ceesepe
Written-By – Manu Chao
Notes
Titled "La Mala Vida" on cover, and "Mala Vida" on inner label.
German CD
