Pete Rodriguez' 'I Like It Like That (A Mi Me Gusta Así)' (out 7/31 on Craft Latino)
Originally released in 1967, the Pete Rodriguez masterpiece includes the timeless tropical anthem
“I Like It Like That”
New 180-gram vinyl continues Craft’s mission to reissue gems from the Fania Records vaults
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Click here to pre-order Pete Rodriguez’s I Like It Like That (A Mi Me Gusta Así)
Los Angeles (June 9, 2020)–Craft Latino, the Latin repertoire arm of Craft Recordings, is proud to present a vinyl reissue this July 31st for one of the most iconic latin boogaloo albums of all time, I Like It Like That (A Mi Me Gusta Así).
Released by Alegre Records in 1967, this was the fifth album by Bronx-born, Puerto Rican bandleader and pianist Pete Rodriguez. Marking the heyday of the latin boogaloo movement in New York, the title track became the genre’s anthem and one of the most iconic dance hits in the history of Latin American music. “I Like It Like That” was sampled and served as the basis for the global mega-hit “I Like It,” released in 2018 by Cardi B with Bad Bunny and J Balvin.
Offering seven tracks brimming with Afro-Caribbean flavor, I Like It Like That is a seamless album, ideal for a deep listening experience on vinyl. From the irresistible groove of the title track and the jazzy urgency of the instrumental “Pete’s Madness” to Rodriguez’s gorgeous piano solo on “El Hueso” and the reckless danceability of “Micaela,” this is an LP that goes beyond the confines of latin boogaloo, delving into Latin jazz, salsa and cha cha cha.
This new edition of I Like It Like That boasts all-analog mastering from the original tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and 180-gram vinyl has been manufactured at Memphis Record Pressing. The reissue will be accompanied by a brand-new music video for the title track, to be released later this month, featuring archival footage from the New York Latin music scene in the ’60s. On June 19th, Craft Latino will also release a remix of “I Like It Like That” by DJ Uproot Andy, which updates the original’s timeless mystique through the use of contemporary beats to create a rump shakin’ dance floor burner.
Fania also featured Rodriguez and other latin boogaloo artists in a new playlist, Boogaloo – Fania Essentials, now available on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.
Track list – I Like It Like That (A Mi Me Gusta Así):
Side A
1. I Like It (I Like It Like That)
2. El Hueso
3. Pete’s Madness
Side B
1. Micaela (Live)
2. 3 And 1
3. Si Quieres Bailar
4. Soy El Rey
Click here to pre-order Pete Rodriguez’s I Like It Like That (A Mi Me Gusta Así) or pre-order the LP at the official Fania online store where you can find exclusive merch.
About Craft Latino:
Craft Latino is home to one of the largest and most prestigious collections of Latin music master recordings and compositions in the world. Its rich and storied repertoire includes legendary artists such as Antonio Aguilar, Joan Sebastian, Pepe Aguilar, Celia Cruz, Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón, Ray Barretto, La Lupe, Ruben Blades and the Fania All Stars, to name just a few. Renowned imprints with catalogs issued under the Craft banner include Musart, Fania, TH, Panart, West Side Latino and Kubaney, among many others. Craft creates thoughtfully curated packages, with a meticulous devotion to quality and a commitment to preservation, ensuring that these recordings endure for new generations to discover. Craft Latino is the Latin repertoire arm of Craft Recordings. For more info, visit CraftRecordings.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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