Latin Reggae
Various Artists
Reviews
Sadie O.
Reviewed 2008-02-11
Reviewed 2008-02-11
[coll]: Latin Reggae
Reviewed by Sadie O., 2/7/08
Roots Reggae, mostly from Spain and South America. Slanted toward the sweeter and rootsier end, with nothing from the manic ska bands of Mexico and Argentina – maybe that’s a later comp… Way too short and leaves out dozens of fine artists, but definitely top-notch music throughout.
No FCCs detected. All excellent, I like 2, 7 and 9 best.
1. ***mellow and swingy roots skank, almost a slow ska, acoustic guitar and fine horn section, gruff-voiced singer.
2. **** uptempo, slightly dubby skank with lots of fun noises, distinctive singing by one of Spain’s great reggae/hip hop stars. Long, fun muted horn solo.
3. **long intro in English, then mellow downtempo skank, female singing. Appealing sound.
4. ***pretty midtempo bubble, vocal harmonies.
5. **relaxed midtempo syncopated skank with definite Latin rhythm and piano stylings.
6. ***downtempo ska beat with a bit of dubby beat in the background, Latin-tinged horn stylings, vocal harmonies.
7. ****slow, dubby skank by a great NY-based producer, cover of an old Eddie Palmieri salsa number. Cool female vocals.
8. ***downtempo, very rootsy skank, fine sound. Vocals in French as well as Spanish. Nice bit of vocalization in harmony with guitar.
9. ****child speaking intro, then slide guitar and very slow, mellow bubble. Nice mix of Amparo’s and Macaco’s terrific vocals.
10. ***fine rootsy downtempo skank. Mostly male vocals, but a nice female interlude.
11. ***midtempo skank, rather reminiscent of British Reggae of the 70’s, by an Algerian who simply decided to do Reggae in Spanish.
Reviewed by Sadie O., 2/7/08
Roots Reggae, mostly from Spain and South America. Slanted toward the sweeter and rootsier end, with nothing from the manic ska bands of Mexico and Argentina – maybe that’s a later comp… Way too short and leaves out dozens of fine artists, but definitely top-notch music throughout.
No FCCs detected. All excellent, I like 2, 7 and 9 best.
1. ***mellow and swingy roots skank, almost a slow ska, acoustic guitar and fine horn section, gruff-voiced singer.
2. **** uptempo, slightly dubby skank with lots of fun noises, distinctive singing by one of Spain’s great reggae/hip hop stars. Long, fun muted horn solo.
3. **long intro in English, then mellow downtempo skank, female singing. Appealing sound.
4. ***pretty midtempo bubble, vocal harmonies.
5. **relaxed midtempo syncopated skank with definite Latin rhythm and piano stylings.
6. ***downtempo ska beat with a bit of dubby beat in the background, Latin-tinged horn stylings, vocal harmonies.
7. ****slow, dubby skank by a great NY-based producer, cover of an old Eddie Palmieri salsa number. Cool female vocals.
8. ***downtempo, very rootsy skank, fine sound. Vocals in French as well as Spanish. Nice bit of vocalization in harmony with guitar.
9. ****child speaking intro, then slide guitar and very slow, mellow bubble. Nice mix of Amparo’s and Macaco’s terrific vocals.
10. ***fine rootsy downtempo skank. Mostly male vocals, but a nice female interlude.
11. ***midtempo skank, rather reminiscent of British Reggae of the 70’s, by an Algerian who simply decided to do Reggae in Spanish.
Recent airplay
Charito Va
Alphabet Soup — Apr 15, 2021
Reggae Rustico
Happy Hour — May 15, 2017
Mulata Descolora
Clean Copper Radio — Nov 03, 2014
Reggae Rustico
Happy Hour — Jun 25, 2009
Reggae Rustico
Happy Hour — Jun 19, 2008
Desbaratado
New World Disorder — Apr 12, 2008
Charting
2008-02-10 — 2008-04-13
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Apr 13 | 2 |
| Apr 6 | 1 |
| Mar 30 | 3 |
| Mar 23 | 1 |
| Mar 16 | 1 |
| Mar 9 | 1 |
| Mar 2 | 1 |
| Feb 24 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | Conversaciones Incompatibles | ||
| 2. | Mulata Descolora | ||
| 3. | Charito Va | ||
| 4. | La Receta | ||
| 5. | Reggae Rustico | ||
| 6. | Pura Sangre | ||
| 7. | Si Hecho Palante | ||
| 8. | Pateras | ||
| 9. | Ven | ||
| 10. | Libros Sagrados | ||
| 11. | Desbaratado |