{"product_id":"steve-hernandez-the-booga-mambo-beat_aec-rafo13-1","title":"Steve Hernandez - The Booga Mambo Beat","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong considered a Holy Grail of Latin vinyl, 'The Booga Mambo Beat' (1967) by Steve Hernandez y Su Orquesta Latinoamericana returns.This LP has puzzled collectors for decades: who *was* Steve Hernandez, the shadowy figure behind this powerful orchestra including top Puerto Rican and New York musicians?Arranged by Ray Santos and featuring vocalist Vitin Aviles, the album delivers a unique mix of mambo, boogaloo, descarga, proto-salsa, and 1950s big-band swing. A rare bridge between the Palladium sound and the emerging salsa era. Originally self-released and barely promoted, the record became a cult favorite among DJs and collectors.Sourced directly from the original master tapes, discovered in outstanding condition, this edition is pressed on 180-gram vinyl and includes extensive liner notes by Pablo E. Yglesias (DJ Bongohead) and a digital download code.Tracklisting:A1. Steve's Boogaloo (5:04)A2. Me Gustan Todas (3:00)A3. Mi Propia Condena (2:35)A4. Chocolate (2:53)A5. Booga Mambo (2:14)B1. Boogalypso (3:00)B2. No Te Vayas (2:15)B3. Guaguanco Pa' Borinquen (2:55)B4. Steve's Impact (5:27)B5. Fuerte Como Un Roble (1:44)B6. Se Que Eres Suave (2:24)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocafort","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Vinyl \/ The Booga Mambo Beat Rocafort","offer_id":49066111238452,"sku":"RAFO13.1","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/7436\/1652\/files\/4503705-3552980.jpg?v=1779725788","url":"https:\/\/www.fye.com\/products\/steve-hernandez-the-booga-mambo-beat_aec-rafo13-1","provider":"FYE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}