{"title":"Joe Bataan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoe Bataan is a Filipino-African American Latin soul musician hailing from New York City. Born on November 15, 1942 in Spanish Harlem, he has become a prominent figure in the music industry. Known for his unique blend of Latin rhythms and soulful melodies, Bataan has captivated audiences with his captivating performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBataan's music draws inspiration from various genres such as salsa, boogaloo, and doo-wop. His distinct sound sets him apart from other artists and has earned him a dedicated fan base. With his smooth vocals and infectious beats, he has created timeless classics that continue to resonate with listeners today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInfluenced by artists like *Ralfi Pagan*, *El Chicano*, and *Mongo Santamaria*, Bataan's music reflects the rich cultural diversity of New York City. He seamlessly blends English and Spanish lyrics to create songs that transcend language barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chick-a-boom-cycles-of-you","title":"Chick-a-boom \/ Cycles Of You","description":"\u003cp\u003e2024 edition of the single that marked the return of Joe Bataan in 2004. A dancefloor favourite by the King of Latin Soul! Back in 2004, Vampisoul was extremely honoured to play a role in the return to recording of the legendary Joe Bataan, which fully materialized in the lauded 2005 album \u003ci\u003eCall My Name\u003c\/i\u003e, written and produced by Daniel Collás. But first came out the preview 45 'Chick-A-Boom' \/ 'Cycles Of You', which quickly became a DJ favourite and guaranteed dancefloor filler, long out of print until now. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet's hear Collás explain how it all happened: \"This whole project grew out of a song called 'Cycles of You', which I had written around 2000-2001 with the guitarist and bassist of my band at the time, Easy. The chord progression and vocal melody really reminded me of Bataan, and it occurred to me that it wouldn't be impossible to get him into the studio to do a guest vocal if we ever recorded it. I had met Bataan a few years before at a small, family-reunion style show at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in my neighbourhood, where he not only still sounded great, but was also gracious and easy to talk to. \"By the time we got around to recording with Easy, the band was about to break up but we still had the studio booked. We all agreed that we didn't want to continue as a band, but at the same time, it would be a shame to never record what we had been working on. Around this time Bataan was playing out again, so I went to the show to see him and find out if he'd be interested in doing some vocals with us. He was agreeable, so we decided to turn it into a Joe Bataan session and do 'Cycles of You'. The funny thing is, 'Chick A Boom', a live favourite with Easy, was hastily added so we could have a B-side, but it ended up chosen to be the A-side of the single.\" \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vampisoul","offers":[{"title":"Red 7\" - 2178597","offer_id":50402605990219,"sku":"2178597","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/VAMPIC450032_276fac74_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726552094"},{"product_id":"the-lost-sessions-new-york-1976","title":"The Lost Sessions - New York 1976","description":"\u003cp\u003ejoe bataan is a legend of latin soul. his recordings in the late 60s for fania were the very definition of that genre, while his early 70s recordings for the fledgling salsoul label are always in demand by djs and collectors alike. his version of gil scott-heron's'the bottle' (called 'la botella') from the lp 'afrofillipino' is a club classic. later in the decade he returned to salsoul and had one of the first international rap hits with 'rap-o-clap-o'. brought up in spanish harlem, a reformed gang member, he was always in touch with what was going on on the streets. in 1976 he recorded his follow-up to 'afrofillopino' that was imbued by the nascent sounds of disco that were the sound of new york that year. after a dispute with salsoul, he placed the album with the rifkind brothers' spring records. it was not issued and - apart from a very limited japanese issue - the tapes have languished in the vaults until now. the eight track album sees joe as adept as latinised disco as he was at funk and soul. it features both new and old songs by joe including inspired reworkings of fania classics such as 'when we get married', 'my cloud' and 'my opera'. new songs such as 'sadie' were re-recorded later for salsoul and there's a stunning version of isaac hayes 'the men' which was clearly aimed to emulate the success of 'la botella'. not only are the grooves great but joe is in amazing voice throughout, especially on the closing number a version of billy stewart's 'i do love you'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50438232768843,"sku":"324450","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/95eb636d-51eb-44d3-846b-88aead841a81_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726940250"},{"product_id":"call-my-name-1","title":"Call My Name","description":"\u003cp\u003eBack in 2004, Vampisoul was extremely honoured to play a role in the return to recording of the legendary Joe Bataan, which fully materialized in the lauded 2005 album \u003ci\u003eCall My Name\u003c\/i\u003e, written and produced by Daniel Collas. After being out of print for a while, the LP has now been revamped featuring new artwork and liner notes written by Andrew Mason and Daniel Collas, plus photos from the sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vampisoul","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50441162916171,"sku":"401983","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/c11dc8f3-3f02-41a7-b003-f2100b60f19f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726974171"},{"product_id":"drug-story","title":"Drug Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow-Again Records presents catalog-wide reissues of Latin music propellant Joe Bataan’s legendary Ghetto Records. The series concludes with Drug Story - Rare and unreleased material from Joe Bataan and his Ghetto Records vaults, including an entire side of Bataan’s never before issued Latin Funk that spans the gamut from Salsa to Soul. Drug Story was inspired by true events and ranks highest among Bataan’s finest achievements as the poet laureate of El Barrio. Ghetto Records was Joe Bataan’s way to get over on “The Man” and out of the ‘hood, a bold move by an artist looking for independence and creative control in an industry that had exploited his talents and treated him like chattel. As Bataan puts it today, “Ghetto Records was part of my journey, a stepping stone to everything else that I’ve done. I learned enough that it enabled me to get out of the box with my thinking, it showed me how to deal with adversity.” Like many dreams and schemes born of the street, this one was audacious, perhaps even reckless to a fault. Hatched from desperation yet full of hope Ghetto Records came crashing down shortly after its inception. The seven albums in its discography languished out of print - until now. These are the definitive reissues of these albums, licensed from Joe Bataan, with his oversight and input into a 16 page oversize book by Pablo Yglesias that details Bataan’s larger-than-imagination life and his little Latin label that could.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Now Again Records","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50444835979595,"sku":"2180366","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/JOE_BATAAN_Drug_Story_LP_b3d1dbb3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727030635"},{"product_id":"call-my-name","title":"Call My Name.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe song that marked the return of Joe Bataan in 2004 finally makes it into a 7\" single for the first time. Recorded at the Daptone studio this is a dancefloor favourite by the King of Latin Soul! 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Re-issued for the first time since 1973 on limited edition blue translucent vinyl, \u003ci\u003eSalsoul\u003c\/i\u003e was born out of Bataan’s love for salsa and soul, which developed during his youth in New York’s Spanish Harlem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuch was the impact of Bataan’s new sound, that \u003ci\u003eSalsoul \u003c\/i\u003eserved as the catalyst for the creation of a label by the same name. Formed by brothers Joseph, Kenneth and Stanley Cayre, Salsoul Records spearheaded a new generation of charismatic artists that, influenced by soul, funk and Latin dance rhythms, gave the label a signature sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMG","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50481983390027,"sku":"2000478","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/SalSoul_7be1de32_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727547532"},{"product_id":"gypsy-woman","title":"Gypsy Woman","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoe Bataan’s classic debut album \u003ci\u003eGypsy Woman\u003c\/i\u003e is reissued in remastered, audiophile-worthy format. The seminal 1967 record, which includes the hits “Gypsy Woman” and the first-ever recording of “Ordinary Guy”, will be re-released on Craft Latino on September 16. 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Now, the song that marked the return of Joe Bataan finally makes it into a 7\" single for the first time. \"This whole project grew out of a song called 'Cycles of You', which I had written around 2000-2001 with the guitarist and bassist of my band at the time, Easy. The chord progression and vocal melody really reminded me of Bataan, and it occurred to me that it wouldn't be impossible to get him into the studio to do a guest vocal if we ever recorded it. I had met Bataan a few years before at a small, family-reunion style show at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in my neighborhood, where he not only still sounded great, but was also gracious and easy to talk to. By the time we got around to recording with Easy, the band was about to break up but we still had the studio booked. We all agreed that we didn't want to continue as a band, but at the same time, it would be a shame to never record what we had been working on. Around this time Bataan was playing out again, so I went to the show to see him and find out if he'd be interested in doing some vocals with us. He was agreeable, so we decided to turn it into a Joe Bataan session and do 'Cycles of You' . . . The rhythm section was a band called TransLove Airways that I formed in 2002. We got really tight and developed a great sound that was, to me, equal parts Heart, Shocking Blue, Brian Auger, and Rare Earth. To this core group I added pieces from a few other local bands: The Middle Initials, who are a great Temptations\/Main Ingredient-style vocal group, and members of an incredible Latin band called Grupo Latin Vibe, who were responsible for almost all the percussion. There was also some fine trombone playing by Aaron Johnson of Antibalas and great flute work by Neal Sugarman and my cousin Sonny . . . The 'Call My Name' sessions took place when Daptone had just moved to Bushwick, its classic location...\" --Daniel Collás, producer of \"Call My Name\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vampisoul","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":51515373453643,"sku":"R5064-2224","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/VAMPI45092CEP_CU.jpg?v=1742868909"},{"product_id":"drug-story-sp","title":"Drug Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere it is, for the first time on a 45, ‘Drug Story,’ the lost track by Joe Bataan. Pure Latin soul, recorded at the peak of the artist's career and released 50 years later! A must-purchase for those into Latin soul and funk. Joe Bataan's extensive discography was expanded in 2022 with the release of some old recordings from the King of Latin Soul that had never been previously published. After the success of his album \"Riot!\" (1968), Bataan had easy access to a studio whenever inspiration struck to record a new song sketch or even a complete track. Sometimes, he would finish the recording entirely and offer it in its final version to Fania for release. This usually worked, although on some occasions, the song was rejected. In the case of ‘Drug Story,’ the track was recorded without a clear final purpose, even though Bataan hoped it would become part of an album. When the Fania executives heard the result, they immediately rejected it, thinking it promoted drug use. The tapes were filed away and lost in oblivion until they ended up in a thrift store in New York. From there, they were rescued by a Latin music specialist and later sold, eventually making their way to the Vampisoul archives. The song was finally released in its entirety in 2022 on the LP \"Drug Story\" by Now Again. It features a long, slow vocal intro that evolves into a more uptempo track with two very distinct parts, to the point that it almost feels like two different songs. It transports us to the best moment of Joe Bataan's career, with all of his classic ingredients, delivering a track as good as his most famous songs. Bataan himself takes on the lead vocals and piano, Bobby Rodríguez handles the flute, sax, and bass, Pete ‘Choki’ Quintero plays the drums, and William Howes Jr. plays the electric guitar with wah-wah effects. We thought that the song deserved to be released as a single as well, and that its structure was perfect for each side to have a separate identity. So here it is, for the first time on a 45, ‘Drug Story,’ the lost track by Joe Bataan. Pure Latin soul, recorded at the peak of the artist's career! 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