Fania Records has released the first remix collection “I Like It Like That” pairing up the hottest dance scene remixers with legendary tracks by Fania artists like Pete Rodriguez, Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón and Rubén Blades. This album marks the first time the label has remixed its classics tracks, joining forces with today’s dance masters to take the Fania flavor up a notch.
Star tracks include Aaron Jerome’s remix of Pete Rodriguez’s I like it Like That, Louie Vegas’ EOL Remix of his uncle, Héctor Lavoe’s, Mi Gente, Bugz in the Attic’s Plástico, originally by Willie Colón and Rubén Blades, and Joe Claussell’s Aléjate, originally by Héctor Lavoe.
“When it came down to remixing Fania tracks, we knew we’d have to hold out until we had a star line-up of contemporary artists,” said Dean Rudland, A&R Consultant for Emusica and album co-producer. “With “I like It Like That”, we feel that we’ve really done each track justice by having today’s music stars inject their own music sensibility, creating new classics for the Fania label.”
“As an artist, it was a tall order to work with tracks that mean so much to Fania fans worldwide,” added Louie Vega “I hope that we’ve been able to enhance the Fania catalog with our individual takes on each of these tunes.”
Fania artists mixed a cornucopia of styles that transcended the boundaries of traditional Latin music and set the path for the genres of salsa, boogaloo, Latin R&B, and afro-Cuban jazz. Throughout its forty-two year history, Fania has been home to some of the greatest musicians in the history of 20th century music. Johnny Pacheco, Ray Barretto, Joe Cuba, Joe Bataan, Larry Harlow, Willie Colón, Héctor Lavoe, Rubén Blades and Celia Cruz are just a few of the musical legends that form part of the proud Fania legacy.
Buy the CD:
- In North America: I Like It Like That
- In Europe: I Like It Like That
Videos and downloads:
- Watch the Video of Hector Lavoe’s Mi Gente
- Free download Feel Like Making Love" by Ricardo Marrerro, remixed by Ashley Beadle, off the UK release of I Like It Like That.
Track Listing
1. Intro
2. “I Like It Like That” (Aaron Jerome Remix) by Pete Rodriguez
3. “Happy Soul with a Hook” (DJ Format Remix) by Dave Cortez
4. “Mi Gente” (Louie Vega EOL Remix) by Hector Lavoe
5. “Plastico” (Bugz in the Attic Remix) by Willie Colon and Ruben Blades
6. “Saona” (Gilles Peterson and Simbad Remix) by Noro Morales
7. “Alejate” (Joaquin “Joe” Claussell Sacred Rhythm Remix) by Hector Lavoe
8. “O Elefante” (SHH Remix) by Ray Barretto
9. “Take Five” (Nicola Conté Remix) by Roberta Roena
10. “Boogaloo de Johnny” (Quantic Remix) by Johnny Pancheco
11. “I Didn’t Want To Have To Do It” (4 Hero Remix) by Ralfi Pagan
12. “Morris Park” (Bondé De Role Remix) by Lenni Sesar
13. “Fever” (Sinden Remix) by La Lupe
Author: World Music Central News Room
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