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Nuyorican Soul

Nuyorican Soul · 1997

74 min · 14 tracks

A vibrant blend of jazz, soul, and Latin rhythms that celebrates New York's multicultural spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of sound
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • celebratory rhythms for gatherings
  • headphone detail hunting experience
  • for afternoon relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Nuyorican Soul marks the debut album of the collaborative project led by legendary house producers Masters At Work, specifically Louie Vega and Kenny Dope. Released in 1997, the album came during a period when both producers were already influential figures in the house music scene but were seeking to explore deeper musical roots and cultural influences.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Nuyorican Soul Intro 1:25
  • 2 I Am the Black Gold of the Sun 5:19
  • 3 It’s Alright, I Feel It! 3:22
  • 4 Maw Latin Blues 6:19
  • 5 Gotta New Life 4:23
  • 6 Nautilus (Mawtilus) 7:12
  • 7 Taita cañeme 4:59
  • 8 Habriendo el dominante 6:08
  • 9 Roy’s Scat 3:01
  • 10 Sweet Tears 5:16
  • 11 Runaway 7:52
  • 12 Shoshana 7:14
  • 13 Jazzy Jeff’s Theme 2:53
  • 14 You Can Do It (Baby) 8:43

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