Nuyorican Soul is an American music group from New York City, New York.[2] It was formed by Little Louie Vega and Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez.[3]
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| Origin | New York City, New York |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
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In 1996, the group released "Runaway".[4] The single reached number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart[5] and the UK Dance Singles Chart.[6] In 1997, the group released a studio album, Nuyorican Soul.[7] It featured guest appearances from George Benson, Roy Ayers, Tito Puente, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jocelyn Brown, Vincent Montana Jr., Salsoul Orchestra, and India.[2] It peaked at number 25 on the UK Albums Chart.[8] A 2006 reissue version of the album includes an additional bonus disc.[1]
Discography edit
Studio albums
- Nuyorican Soul (1997)
Compilation albums
- The Remixes (1998)
Singles
- "The Nervous Track" (1993)
- "Mind Fluid" (1996)
- "Runaway" (1996) (with India)
- "You Can Do It (Baby)" (1996) (with George Benson)
- "It's Alright, I Feel It!" (1997) (with Jocelyn Brown)
- "I Am the Black Gold of the Sun" (1997) (with Jocelyn Brown)
- "I Love the Nightlife (Disco 'Round)" (1998) (with India)
References edit
- ^ a b Easlea, Daryl (2011). "Nuyorican Soul Nuyorican Soul Review". BBC. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ a b Tinti, Hannah (June–July 1997). "Nuyorican Soul: Hot and Buttered". Vibe: 84.
- ^ Flick, Larry (April 19, 1997). "Masters Leave Their Work to Form Nuyorican Soul". Billboard. p. 28.
- ^ Green, Tim (January 15, 2015). "Nuyorican Soul's "Runaway" Sends Tim Green Rushing Back into the Past". Vice. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ "Dance Club Songs: The Week of March 1, 1997". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40: 02 February 1997 - 08 February 1997". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ Bush, John. "Nuyorican Soul - Nuyorican Soul". AllMusic. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ "Nuyorican Soul". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
External links edit
- Nuyorican Soul at AllMusic
- Nuyorican Soul discography at Discogs