Conversation so far:
What was Manu Chao doing in the 2000s?
Chao's second album with Radio Bemba Sound System, Próxima Estación: Esperanza, was released in 2001.
how successful was Manu Chao with Radio Bemba Sound System?
The album was an instant hit, leading to a successful tour that resulted in the 2002 live album Radio Bemba Sound System.

Question: what did he release first in his solo years?
Self-contained rewrite: what did Manu Chao release first in his solo years?