new CD

 

Recent genius from the true king of Latin Soul -- the mighty Joe Bataan, sounding every bit as great now as he did back in the day! Bataan gets some very hip backing from Los Fulanos -- a Barcelona-based combo who help recreate the tight sound of Joe's early grooves from the late 60s, with just a touch of the funk he picked up in the 70s too -- a really great blend that helps Bataan breath fresh new life into a range of classics from years back.

The set list includes some of our favorite Latin Soul gems from Joe, and both the rhythms and production styles are completely faithful to the originals -- but also aren't just simple copycat versions either.

After so many years in obscurity, it's great to see Bataan back in action so strongly -- cooking it hard and heavy on cuts that include "Latin Soul Square Dance", "Gypsy Woman", "Mestizo", "The Bottle", "Johnny's No Good", "Special Girl", "Subway Joe", "Puerto Rico Me Llama", and "Rap O Clap O 2008".

 

They Say A Cat Has Nine Lives, And Joe Bataan Has Lived A Multitude Of Them In His Long Illustrious Career. Though Out Of The Scene For Many Years, Joe Is Back In Great Form Now With This Excellent New Hard-Core Latin Soul Release From Vampisoul. Joining Joe For This Special Project Is The Barcelona Based Latin Funk Group Los Fulanos.

With This Album, Mr. New York Revisits And Revamps Some Of His Most Beloved Anthems As Well As Some More Obscure Numbers. And With Avid Fans All Over The World, This "Ordinary Guy" Is Poised To Bring His Extraordinary Message Of "Peace, Friendship, Solidarity" To A New Generation For The First Time, As Well As Once Again To The Old Folks Who Never Forgot Him In The First Place. Salsoul Indeed!. (Taken From The Exensive Liner Notes By Dj Bongohead).

tracks

01.    - The Bottle
02.    - Johnny's No Good
03.    - Special Girl
04.    - Latin Soul Square Dance
05.    - Gipsy Woman
06.    - Rap O Clap O 2008
07.    - Subway Joe
08.    - I Wish You Love
09.    - Mestizo
10.    - Puerto Rico Me Llama
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