. . . . "173.0"^^ . . . . . . . "\"Mala Vida\" is the first 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."@en . "Mala Vida"@en .