Nuyorican Soul

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]

Nuyorican Soul
OriginNew York City, New York
Genres
Years active1993–present
Labels
Members

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

Studio albums

Compilation albums

  • The Remixes (1998)

Singles

  • "The Nervous Track" (1993)
  • "Mind Fluid" (1996)
  • "Runaway" (1996) (with India)
  • "You Can Do It (Baby)" (1996) (with George Benson)
  • "It's Alright, I Feel It!" (1997) (with Jocelyn Brown)
  • "I Am the Black Gold of the Sun" (1997) (with Jocelyn Brown)
  • "I Love the Nightlife (Disco 'Round)" (1998) (with India)

References
  1. Easlea, Daryl (2011). "Nuyorican Soul Nuyorican Soul Review". BBC. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  2. 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: 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.
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