produced by kenny dope ganzalez & little louie vega !! originally released in 1993 on nervous records

the shop record mart, one of latin new yorks most important historic musical landmarks, served as the home base for montuno records, a small but important independent label started by proprietor jesse moskowitz in the 1970s.
this collection samples the recordings from montunos catalogue that exemplify danceable afro-antillean music, from nuyorican salsa to haitian compas, latin jazz to traditional cuban genres as well as several interesting hybrids incorporating funk, doo wop and brazilian sounds.
ncludes tracks by key artists such as airto moreira, manny oquendo y libre, son de la loma, totico y sus rumberos, lou pérez.
comprehensive liner notes by pablo yglesias aka dj bongohead, including an in-depth interview with jesse moskowitz, plus original lp artwork and many unseen pictures.

bad education is a soulful heater that will shake your hips and your social consciousness. inspired by the afro-latin soul blends from the likes of joe bataan and ray barreto, this collaboration between timmion records and yemayá sol records - brainchild of bardo martinez (lead singer of chicano batman), makes a statement. the horn laden groove will transport the listener to a summer in new york. the memorable flute line by ernie hawks is flavorfully funky while the pulsating tumbao of the conga carries the vitality of a nuyorican neighborhood in full effect. the force of the rhythm section provides the vehicle by which martinez lays down a fiery indictment of educational institutions, defining them as a mouthpiece to the military industrial complex. the music and the message flow together in a very classic sense, packing a punch that gives it to the man, necessary now more than eve

the nuyorican latin movement in the 60s and 70s. mambo, boogalou, and salsa are all represented well in this double 12ich selection!!

brooklyn sounds legendary 1971 debut album, full of heavy nuyorican underground salsa dura propelled by raw trombones and in-your-face percussion, born of the barrio streets and the band s caribbean heritage.

repress - louie vega remixes the seminal sam records disco hit bourgie, bourgie by john davis & the monster orchestra. 12inch vinyl. house music legend louie vega continues to light fire to select tracks from the sam records 1970s disco catalogue. he previously remixed vicky ds this beat is mine and convertions lets do it. now he has added his unique and legendary production skills to a remix of the ashford & simpon penned bourgie, bourgie by john davis & the monster orchestra. originally released on sam records in 1979, bourgie, bourgie also features background vocals by ashford & simpson. louie vega continues to be one of the most dynamic and respected dance music producers in the world. with a body of work that combines his timeless and trend settings production with kenny dope as masters at work, and his own distinctive and equally impactful louie vega productions, he has always had a great knowledge and respect for the r&b and disco music that laid the foundation of the current soundtrack of nightlife. the sam records catalogue is owned and administered by nervous records, with which louie has a long history, dating to his creation with kenny dope of the labels signature tune, the nervous track by nuyorican soul. the distinctive string sections of bourgie, bourgie along with the ashford & simpson lyrics caught louies ear, and he has created a remix that has been destroying dancefloors and festival summer

repress of the debut album from felipe gordon on black double vinyl, housed in original full colour gatefold sleeve.

masters at work and harvey sutherland remixes.

2021 yellow repress - louie vega remixes the seminal sam records disco hit bourgie, bourgie by john davis & the monster orchestra. 12inch vinyl. house music legend louie vega continues to light fire to select tracks from the sam records 1970s disco catalogue. he previously remixed vicky ds this beat is mine and convertions lets do it. now he has added his unique and legendary production skills to a remix of the ashford & simpon penned bourgie, bourgie by john davis & the monster orchestra. originally released on sam records in 1979, bourgie, bourgie also features background vocals by ashford & simpson. louie vega continues to be one of the most dynamic and respected dance music producers in the world. with a body of work that combines his timeless and trend settings production with kenny dope as masters at work, and his own distinctive and equally impactful louie vega productions, he has always had a great knowledge and respect for the r&b and disco music that laid the foundation of the current soundtrack of nightlife. the sam records catalogue is owned and administered by nervous records, with which louie has a long history, dating to his creation with kenny dope of the labels signature tune, the nervous track by nuyorican soul. the distinctive string sections of bourgie, bourgie along with the ashford & simpson lyrics caught louies ear, and he has created a remix that has been destroying dancefloors and festival summer

within the first few seconds of this record, it seems obvious greg gauthier has been missing clubs as much as we all have. the french soulful stalwart takes a little detour from the soulful & vocal nuyorican feel he s known and renowned for, and takes us deep into chicago basement banger territory with do it. as for the b-side, -underground house rythm? to be honest, the title tells you everything you need to know, really.

4 deep house tracks with deep jazz chords, smooth basslines in new york city 90s style.

banoffee pies drop their annual record store day release with bprsd003. the a side brings re decoration from bristol local lord leopard with an edit on kadidiatou samakes - eyaye. a head nodding afro jam as spring sets upon us. smell the flowers. the flip sees an 11 minute hansel! edit of the nuyorican soul classic its alright, i feel it! killer dance floor track with it’s well known sing along vocal. music in my life has kept me me through. all of the changes, the world has put me through. its alright i feel it. support the music, support local artists, buy from your record stores. think outside the box. try something else. check a new sound. try a new party. go a different direction. drifting into oblivion, what to believe, where to read. 2018 is moving

first ever reissue of the sole long-playing album by colombias los chicos malos, originally released by discos fuentes in 1980. los chicos malos was a short-lived colombian super group- of sorts from cartagena with acclaimed pianist and composer vctor m el nene del real as orchestra director and arranger. vocals were shared by john jairo murillo and vctor melndez, both known for their work with the latin brothers. produced by the legendary mario rincon, this highly sought-after lp is an irresistible mix of uncompromisingly hard salsa and cumbia infused with infectiously happy melodies punctuated by a distinctive double-trombone attack inspired by the nuyorican street sound of willie coln. presented in facsimile artwork and pressed on 180g vinyl. part of vampisouls reissue series of classic fuentes lps.

what happens when a house-music icon takes a small, talented bunch of musicians and mixes it with a savory blend of jazz, funk, dance, and soul music? you get a hearty serving of e.o.l. soulfrito, who make their single debut with upright love on vega records. e.o.l. soulfrito, led by musical director and conductor louie vega, is the condensed version of vega’s elements of life live-band project, which over its tenure has released three albums, won a grammy award in 2006 for best remixed recording, non-classical (curtis mayfield, superfly (louie vega eol mix), and performed for a globally-televised audience during the 2007 superbowl pre-game show. e.o.l. soulfrito’s name is a play on the popular latin-caribbean seasoning sofrito, which serves as a nod to vega’s own puerto rican heritage. earlier this year, the band played their first show at gramps in wynwood, miami during miami music week. upright love embodies the organic energy of e.o.l. soulfrito’s live performances. with a runtime of more than ten and a half minutes, it’s a steady groover that slowly blossoms into a blissful symphony of sprightly chords, jazzy bass, crisp percussion, pattering tambourine courtesy of kat ayala, and cindy mizelle’s vocal ad-lib serenades. easygoing yet refined, the single plays out like a summer afternoon jam session between vega and his friends: axel tosca on fender rhodes & synth upright bass, josh milan on synth jazz guitar & synth percussion. start swaying those hips and let the rhythm carry you into the sunset. i wanted to create a more condensed band, since the elements of life band has ten members, it’s always been a little difficult to do smaller venues. i also wanted to create music inspired by groups and artists like war, cymande, johnny hammond, and herbie hancock’s headhunters, but with the vega e.o.l. twist and style. i then created e.o.l. soulfrito with my studio musicians and rhythm section of elements of life and nuyorican soul. i want to take this band and perform in festivals and venues like the blue note, jazz café, ronnie scots, and bb kings. e.o.l. soulfrito will bring you future grooves with a tinge of the musical landscape from our rich past, and yes, there will be experimentation get ready for it.

cadenzas head honcho luciano teams with house music legend david morales up for esperanza a long awaited release that will fire up the summertime. david and luciano composed the track together but then each one refined his own personal mix. lucianos flow latino mix is a long tribalistic ground moving crescendo with a sub-frequency dense kick and sparkling nuyorican flavoured percussions. the hand drums ensemble ride a magnetic bass provoking a state of hypermnesia slowly reaching a climax of celestial chords. this subtle spectral progression finally breaks down a feeling of positive trust and spiritual healing. david morales red zone mix is a lengthy dramatic ascension with a darker feeling. stretched textures are the background of a constellation of scattered percussions, over which fast paced hi-hats subliminally introduce evocative strings and arpeggios, as they were coming out, at last, as the hope from the pandoras box.

the delivered sampling of featured artists on louie vega starring, is one for the record books and a must for any music aficionado as louie explains, this body of work is a masterpiece that will be party of my legacy. i see it up there on the same high shelf with albums like nuyorican soul, elements of life, and masters at work.

convertion / let s do it was originally released on sam records in 1980. it featured the lead vocals of leroy burgess, who was also the lead vocalist for seminal disco tunes like black ivory / main line and logg / i know you will. the sam records catalogue is currently administered by nervous records. nervous has a long standing relationship with superstar producer louie vega, who with his maw partner kenny dope has produced some of nervous most memorable tunes, including the signature nervous release -the nervous track- by nuyorican soul. louie as always a fan of let s do it and wanted to do a remix. unfortunately the original parts were lost. not to be deterred, louie decided to reproduce the record, once again with lead vocals by leroy burgess. the result....let s do it - a louie vega interpration. b-side boogie mix stays close to the original version. the a side dance ritual mix includes that magic louie vega flavor that will make it an immediate essential item for all dj s. the 12- release will be available two months prior to the digital release

there are few names in dance music today which need less of an introduction than masters at work. the ground-breaking project of louie vega and kenny dope, masters at work forged a reputation for genre eschewing dj sets and flawless house production throughout their extraordinary careers, while their influence and reach changed house forever.

sexy tropical dance nuyorican style blending house, funk, and latin elements with los amigos versatility is worth its weight in vinyl. this is a musical match that will be met with much hype & press.

the 2nd release of french producer anthony collins on mule electronic. anthony collins have released from get physical, freak n chic, bangbang!, curle and name a few. his biggest track >reeves< was included to the compilation of 10 years anniversary of circoloco@dc10. after the successful of last 12inch >upright bass< inc great foog remix, he came back with two modern deep house stuff. a side, >away from home< is early 90s house sound. its associated with the updated nuyorican soul sound or recent dj sprinkles release. if you like the recent underground us house like underground quality or that kind of release,you will like this song even if its more modern taste than them. bside, >hanging on< is jazzy, tribal minimal house sound. its a modern dj tool.

upper class deephouse sampler with huge tracks & remixes by river ocean, jamiroquai, reel people, dennis ferrer, nuyorican soul, dj chus, kenny latimore... pure dope

unmixed 2xcd compilation ! mixed by mousse t. , incl. bootsy collins, first choice, byron stingily, ann netsby and more

there are few names in dance music today which need less of an introduction than masters at work. the duo of louie vega and kenny dope gonzalez have forged a reputation for genre-eschewing dj sets and flawless house production during careers which have spanned decades and seen hundreds of releases and remixes. their influence and reach changed house forever. taking the song-writing ability of vega and fusing it with gonzalez s encyclopaedic knowledge of breaks and hip-hop, the pair created a smooth-yet-underground sound that is still being copied and referenced by producers today...

house music is about big names and big personalities, and none come much bigger than kenny dope gonzalez. you dont last 25 years in the industry without being short of a bit of talent, and time and time again kenny has proved that he is the man to beat. whether its his pioneering work as one half of masters at work and nuyorican soul, or his more recent endeavours with mass destruction, kennys beats take some serious beating.