Jump to content

Nuyorican Soul

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Nuyorican soul)
Nuyorican Soul
OriginNew York City, New York
Genres
Years active1993–present
Labels
Members

Nuyorican Soul is an American music group from New York City, New York.[2] It was formed by Little Louie Vega and Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez.[3]

In 1996, the group released "Runaway".[4] The single reached number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart[5] and the UK Dance Singles Chart.[6] In 1997, the group released a studio album, Nuyorican Soul.[7] It featured guest appearances from George Benson, Roy Ayers, Tito Puente, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jocelyn Brown, Vincent Montana Jr., Salsoul Orchestra, and India.[2] It peaked at number 25 on the UK Albums Chart.[8] A 2006 reissue version of the album includes an additional bonus disc.[1]

Discography

[edit]

Studio albums

Compilation albums

  • The Remixes (1998)

Singles

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Easlea, Daryl (2011). "Nuyorican Soul Nuyorican Soul Review". BBC. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Tinti, Hannah (June–July 1997). "Nuyorican Soul: Hot and Buttered". Vibe: 84.
  3. ^ Flick, Larry (April 19, 1997). "Masters Leave Their Work to Form Nuyorican Soul". Billboard. p. 28.
  4. ^ Green, Tim (January 15, 2015). "Nuyorican Soul's "Runaway" Sends Tim Green Rushing Back into the Past". Vice. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  5. ^ "Dance Club Songs: The Week of March 1, 1997". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  6. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40: 02 February 1997 - 08 February 1997". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  7. ^ Bush, John. "Nuyorican Soul - Nuyorican Soul". AllMusic. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  8. ^ "Nuyorican Soul". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nuyorican_Soul&oldid=1182234947"