{"product_id":"hernandez-steve-the-booga-mambo-beat-vinyl-lp","title":"Steve Hernandez: The Booga Mambo Beat - VINYL LP","description":"\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eThe Booga Mambo Beat\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eArtist: \u003c\/b\u003eSteve Hernandez\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eLabel: \u003c\/b\u003eRocafort\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eProduct Type: \u003c\/b\u003eVINYL LP\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eUPC: \u003c\/b\u003e5050580866676\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eGenre: \u003c\/b\u003eLatin Pop\/Rock\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eRelease Date: \u003c\/b\u003e2026-03-06\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eNumber of Discs: \u003c\/b\u003e1\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eAdditional Details: \u003c\/b\u003e180 GRAM VINYL\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \n                                         Long 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)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Steve Hernandez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42621343268935,"sku":"46114563","price":55.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2976\/0132\/files\/4503705-3552980.jpg?v=1774003836","url":"https:\/\/tower.com\/products\/hernandez-steve-the-booga-mambo-beat-vinyl-lp","provider":"Tower Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}