Nuyorican Soul (album)
Nuyorican Soul is the debut studio album by Nuyorican Soul, released in 1997. It featured guest appearances from George Benson, Roy Ayers, Tito Puente, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jocelyn Brown, Vincent Montana Jr., Salsoul Orchestra, and India.[3] It peaked at number 25 on the UK Albums Chart.[4]
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| Released | 1997 | |||
| Genre | Salsa, Latin, soul, house, jazz[1] | |||
| Length | 74:03 | |||
| Label | Talkin' Loud | |||
| Producer | Little Louie Vega, Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez | |||
| Nuyorican Soul chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| BBC | favorable[1] |
Critical reception
John Bush of AllMusic gave the album 4.5 stars out of 5, saying: "In keeping with Masters at Work's heritage, most of the album is Latin in feel and jazzy in composition, but with ever-present synths and piano runs that belie their heavy dance heritage."[2] He called it "one of the best all-star dance albums ever recorded."[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nuyorican Soul (Intro)" | 1:24 |
| 2. | "I Am the Black Gold of the Sun" | 5:19 |
| 3. | "It's Alright, I Feel It!" | 3:18 |
| 4. | "MAW Latin Blues" | 6:19 |
| 5. | "Gotta New Life" | 4:26 |
| 6. | "Nautilus" | 7:12 |
| 7. | "Taita Caneme" | 4:59 |
| 8. | "Habriendo el Dominante" | 6:08 |
| 9. | "Roy's Scat" | 3:07 |
| 10. | "Sweet Tears" | 5:10 |
| 11. | "Runaway" | 7:53 |
| 12. | "Shoshana" | 7:12 |
| 13. | "Jazzy Jeff's Theme" | 2:53 |
| 14. | "You Can Do It (Baby)" | 8:43 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Nervous Track" | 6:25 |
| 2. | "Mind Fluid" | 6:35 |
| 3. | "Makes Your Nature Rise" | 5:00 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Nervous Track" | 6:25 |
| 2. | "Mind Fluid" | 6:35 |
| 3. | "Makes Your Nature Rise" | 5:00 |
| 4. | "Runaway (Original 12")" | 9:55 |
| 5. | "Runaway (Bonus Beats)" | 2:38 |
| 6. | "Runaway (Mousse T's Jazz Funk Experience)" | 8:19 |
| 7. | "It's Alright, I Feel It! (Full Length Version)" | 9:48 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Runaway (India's Ambient Dream)" | 2:51 |
| 2. | "I Am the Black Gold of the Sun (MAW Remix)" (featuring Q-Tip) | 7:03 |
| 3. | "Mind Fluid" | 6:02 |
| 4. | "It's Alright, I Feel It! (M.A.W. 12" Mix)" | 9:49 |
| 5. | "Runaway (Original Flava 12")" | 9:55 |
| 6. | "Makes Your Nature Rise" | 5:00 |
| 7. | "The Nervous Track" | 6:25 |
| 8. | "Runaway (Armand Van Helden Mix)" | 8:37 |
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC)[4] | 25 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[5] | 27 |
| US Jazz Albums (Billboard)[6] | 3 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] | 58 |
References
- Easlea, Daryl (2011). "Nuyorican Soul Nuyorican Soul Review". BBC. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- Bush, John. "Nuyorican Soul - Nuyorican Soul". AllMusic. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- Tinti, Hannah (June–July 1997). "Nuyorican Soul: Hot and Buttered". Vibe: 84.
- "Nuyorican Soul". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- "Nuyorican Soul - Chart History - Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- "Nuyorican Soul - Chart History - Jazz Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- "Nuyorican Soul - Chart History - Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
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