El Malo
Willie Colón · 1967
30 min · 8 tracks · salsa · boogaloo
An explosive blend of Latin rhythms and jazz influences, pulsating with vibrant energy and social commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythmic journey throughout
- pulsating energy for dancing
- engaging social commentary themes
- short bursts of vibrant sound
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1967, 'El Malo' marked Willie Colón's debut album, establishing him as a prominent figure in the boogaloo and salsa movements. This album came at a critical time when Colón was transitioning from being a trombonist to a bandleader, setting the stage for his prolific career in Latin music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Héctor Lavoe· Rubén Blades· Tito Puente
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jazzy 4:04
- 2 Willie Baby 2:48
- 3 Borinquen 3:20
- 4 Willie Whopper 2:49
- 5 El malo 4:00
- 6 Skinny Papa 4:05
- 7 Chonqui 4:10
- 8 Quimbombo 5:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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