Gotcha

From Jazziz
By anyone's estimation, 1999 was the year that Latin music hit the mainstream. Or at least Latin musicians did. Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and Enrique Iglesias sold millions of English-language albums - recordings by and large neutered of Latin rhythm and tradition - and carved out a place for gorgeous, bilingual Latino stars on the pop charts. On the other side stood the senior citizens of the Buena Vista Social Club, who upheld the music's Cuban roots while at the same time minting vintage Latin music as a lifestyle accessory. And into the breach created by the Latin Explosion of '99 tumbled most of Latin dance music's heavy hitters and respective veterans. Ironically, with the flurry of attention directed toward crossover stars, modern Latin music was more than ever speaking the wrong language. So you can be forgiven for missing DLG's third album, even though, like La Lopez and friends, DLG's Huey, James, and Fraga are representative young, urban Latinos. And you may not have realized that, like the Buena Vista Social Club, Gotcha honors the roots of Latin music, be they in Cuban son, rumba, or Dominican bachata. Gotcha's tracks unfold along the patterns of Latin dance music, but each song takes the music in another direction. Producer Sergio George folds reggae beats into the polyrhythms, introduces rustic elements like bachata guitars atop retro-kitsch synthesizers, sets drum machines to chatter amid a huge tropical percussion section. Even the overpowering electronic beats of Latin house are shown up by George's own vampy piano and live drumming. DLG has been a work in progress for George, Latin music's most innovative producer, who first conceived of the group as an audacious urban Latino hybrid. George punched up the drums, hip-hop style, added a bilingual dancehall rapper, and a histrionic singer who could melt into Mariah Carey-style melismas as well as improvise in the Latin cantante tradition. DLG's self-titled debut featured chocolate-in-my-peanut-butter songs that veered between salsa and rap. But over the course of another album and continuous touring - not to mention George's experiments becoming co-opted by everyone in the business - the elements fused. On Gotcha, the boys tellingly cover the 1966 classic "Boogaloo Blues," harking back to the last time Latin and pop music danced so close. "Got a Hook on You (DLG Blues)" is a bilingual, house-inflected, send-up of retro styles and street beats that DLG tear into with glee. The Latin-soul moment of the late '60s was short-lived, unplugged by salsa artists threatened by singing in English and swinging the clave. As DLG's Gotcha demonstrates, that doesn't seem to be the case this time, and we can only wait to see where the dance goes from here.

--Mark Schwartz, JAZZIZ Magazine Copyright © 2000, Milor Entertainment, Inc.

Gotcha,DLG [Dark Latin Groove],Sony International,Club/Dance,Latin,Salsa,Tropical

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Average customer rating: Fun cd that never received the attention it deserved Fingernails down a chalkboard... Great fusion! EXCELENTE good alternative for better-known Latin stars

Gotcha DLG [Dark Latin Groove] Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dark Latin Groove Swing On "DLG (Dark, Latin Groove) - Greatest Hits" Music for My Peoples Yo Si Me Enamore ASIN: B00000IOPT Release Date: 1999-04-27

Tracks:

1. Volvere
2. Eres Mi Vida
3. Got A Hook On You (DLG Blues)
4. Acuyuye
5. Angeles
6. A Veces Me Pregunto
7. De Oro
8. Prisionero
9. Gotcha
10. Volvere (Bachata)

Customer Reviews:

Fun cd that never received the attention it deserved.......2003-03-06

Ok, I know DLG is basically a boy-band put together by a producer fronted by the very [good looking] Huey Dunbar-that being said keep it mind that Huey sings as beautifully as he looks. The music takes risks and has fun, and the result is a really [great] cd that grooves with great fun.
The result is a cd that consistently raises my spirits whenever I listen to it. Fun is the word that keeps coming to mind-but that shouldn't undermine the fact that there is true talent and creativity here. Huey Dunbar has gone on to release a nice solo cd which also merits a listen and I enjoy-but it doesn't match the energy of DLG.

Fingernails down a chalkboard..........2000-05-26

This CD was so bad I thought it was a joke! I love latin music of all kinds, so when I saw this album recommended time and again, I thought I'd try it. The music is pretty good, but I could never get over his voice. It made me cringe listening to it. I listened to the whole CD, all the way through, because I was willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. I ended up sending it back! Definately pass on this one.

Great fusion!.......2000-03-11

This work is pure synergy, the combined energy of hip hop, caribbean, rap and latin rythms combined to create explosive beauty. All songs are not to the level of De Oro and Acuyuye, but then again, those two are so great they'll keep some of us impatiently waiting for their next album.

EXCELENTE.......2000-01-09

Hey, I have a collection of over 75 latin cds of all kinds, and I had never gotten really anything from DLG, and I got this one.. I love it so much. My favorite songs as of now have to be. Volvere (both versions), Eres mi vida, acuyuye, A veces me pregunto. This cd is special get it, even though they broke up.

good alternative for better-known Latin stars.......1999-12-18

This is really an album that grows on you. DLG combines Latin sounds with modern dance music, like Ricky Martin, with the difference that DLG's music is much better. "Acuyuye" should have been a world-wide hit!

Average customer rating: Incredible! Awesome! Very Nice Jazzy & Caribbean Mix! Ranglin the master. wow wow

Gotcha! Ernest Ranglin Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Jazz Funk | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: In Search of the Lost Riddim Below the Bassline Surfin' Ska Wey Dat Rocksteady ASIN: B00005LW1S Release Date: 2001-06-26

Tracks:

1. Soulful Moments
2. Blackout
3. The Bubbler
4. Pass The Dutchie (Aka Pass The Kouchie)
5. Way Back When
6. Thinking Of You
7. Moondance
8. Rock It With Me
9. Gotcha

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In the 1950s, guitarist Ernest Ranglin was one of the prime creators of Jamaican ska, which eventually led to reggae. Ranglin adapted the style of Wes Montgomery to his island's native musical forms. For years Ranglin was a well-kept secret in his homeland, and jazz-guitar legends Les Paul and George Benson were some of his early fans. But thanks to his recordings with Monty Alexander, Ranglin now has a legion of fans around the world. This CD highlights Ranglin's unique jazz and Carib style over some zesty ska and reggae beats. Backed by a Jamaican-American combo featuring saxophonist Antonio Hart and pianist Warren Bernhardt, Ranglin's percussive and soulful guitar lines form a strong hip-swinging link between America and the West Indies. From Ranglin's infectious original compositions such as the title track and the seductively syncopated "Soulful Moments" to his fresh versions of the reggae and pop hit "Pass the Dutchie" (a.k.a. "Pass the Louchie") to the Melodians classic, "Rock It with Me," Ernest Ranglin reigns supreme, from the jazz club to the dance hall. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews:

Incredible!.......2005-03-06

This is the group of reggae/jazz incredibles right here. Guitar mastermind Ernest Ranglin dazzles me and will never stop. First he recruits Antonio Hart, who probably is one of the greatest saxophonists living today, and has him blow the house down. His solos on all the songs are great. Ernest himself does quite a job himself, and matches all his solos. I'd have to say this is one of the only reggae cds I like. Take a listen to all the songs, you'll never get bored.

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Awesome!.......2004-09-06

This CD is worth getting. I got this CD for over 17.99, and Amazon sells it cheaper. I listened to the CD over and over, and have never gotten sick of it. I have memorized the solos which are incredible by both the saxophones and the guitar. It really is a nice mix, since the sounds of the saxophone and guitar really blend together nicely. It also helps that the players have nice flowing solos, so the songs are upbeat and never get boring. Track 3, The Bubbler has a good solo by the saxophone who sounds exactly like Michael Brecker. This is a good buy!

Very Nice Jazzy & Caribbean Mix!.......2004-03-27

Here we have a fine blend of sax, vibes, guitar, percussion, and some other varying instruments resulting in superb, rhythmic jazz flavored Jamaica sounds. Every piece is excellent, and there are some nifty guiter solos for the guitar buff! All in all, darn good. My only criticism is that the tunes and rhythms do get a bit repetitive, but still a 5-star piece!

Ranglin the master........2004-01-05

This is as good as music gets! Ranglin has again prooved himself as a guitarist without peer. This music is appropriate for any occasion and will be appreciated by everyone from 4 to 100 black, white or whatever. Ranglin needs to be heard to be believed.

wow wow.......2001-10-21

What appears to be a ska-lite or eazy listening reggae-jazz cd on first listening reveals itself as a deep groove! The deceptively simple melodies are a foil for exceptional solos and artistry. There is just good playing in abundance. It IS easy to listen to, and has a mature feel, but man, the more carefully I listen, the more I find that draws me in and back again. Moondance is exceptional stuff. A terrific little gem!

Average customer rating: Oh Lloydie Lloyd, look whatcha done! If the band were any tighter, it'd snap! Blues album of the year!! Blues album of the year!! Delbert McClinton look out!

Love Gotcha Lloyd Jones Manufacturer: Blind Pig ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Small Potatoes Trouble Monkey Have Mercy-Live! ASIN: B00000K1K6 Release Date: 1999-09-14

Tracks:

1. Nickels And Dimes
2. I Declare
3. Love Gotcha
4. Treat Me Like The Dog I Am
5. Ride And Roll
6. Ain't Nothing A Young Girl Can Do
7. Hurtin' House
8. Old News
9. Shake 'Em Up
10. Fools Gold
11. Big Ol' Shirt
12. Highway Rider

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Mostly up-tempo, good time blues is to be found on guitarist Lloyd Jones's Blind Pig Records debut, Love Gotcha. Whether it's funky ("Nickels and Dimes") or sultry ("Ain't Nothing a Young Girl Can Do"), this is late-night bar music of the highest order, or the sort of thing you hear from someone who's constantly on the road, as Jones apparently is, judging from the track "Highway Rider." --Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews:

Oh Lloydie Lloyd, look whatcha done!.......2003-04-15

When the man plays you jus'gotta get up offa' dat thang and get on the good foot! Yes, yes, Blue Eyed Soul is still alive and doin' mighty well.

Mr. Jones has got that inside groove thang going on. He's been paying his dues for a long time, turning out some great music and not a weak CD in the bunch. His latest "Love Gotcha" is no exception.

"Love Gotcha" was my first ticket on what has become for me a rockin' musical ride. After listening to "Love Gotcha" I just had to jump back and grab everything I could that this gifted artist has recorded. If you can find a copy of "Have Mercy- Live" grab it. The man can step to it on the Strat with a fat tone & funky style that'll make your shoe laces come untied and put a major grin on yo face. Live or in the studio he loves what he's doing and it shows!

Yes, Me & Mr Jones gotta thang going on!

If the band were any tighter, it'd snap!.......2003-02-23

Just have to join the rave reviews for Lloyd Jones' Love Gotcha. This is the real thing, from the vocals through the rhythm section and out through the horns. Memphis Blues with Oakland punch.

Thanks to CD Now's sample cuts you can check out the title track and see for yourself.

Blues album of the year!!.......2001-10-03

This is some of the best blues I've heard! Lloyd deserves alot more recognition for his work. Every song is great, Buy it!!!

Blues album of the year!!.......2001-10-03

This Cd is some of the best blues I've heard! This should be blues album of the year! Lloyd deserves alot more recognition for his great work! Buy it!!

Delbert McClinton look out!.......2000-04-02

OH MY GOD this is the real stuff - Lloyd Jones is so like Delbert its scary. As a long time McClinton folower, I'm crazy about Jones' take on the blues. The whole package is fat - guitar to make B.B. cry, killer Hammond organ, Tower of Power like horns, and a peppery smooth vocal with the perfect smile and frown lyrics that define the blues. Does not get much better than this!

Average customer rating: Lots Of Replayability!!! Great CD For Ska fans and non ska fans who watch tv!

SKAndalous: I've Gotcha Covered Various Artists Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Third Wave Ska | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Ska | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Reggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Ska | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Skandalous: I've Gotcha Covered, Vol. 2 Cover to Cover ASIN: B000000DSC Release Date: 1996-11-19

Tracks:

1. Secret Agent Man - The Toasters
2. Guns Of Navarone - The Skatalites
3. Paranoid - Ruder Than You
4. Sanford And Son - Perfect Thyroid
5. Sunshine Of Your Love - Bim Skala Bim
6. Brown Eyed Girl - Magadog
7. Scooby Doo - The Jinkies
8. The Flintstones - BeNuts
9. Lonesome Track - Regatta 69
10. The Batman Movie Theme - Skavoovie & The Epitones
11. Come Together - Perfect Thyroid
12. Police Woman - The Skatalites
13. For The Turnstiles - Bim Skala Bim
14. Hawa Negila - Bluekilla

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This is another ska covers compilation featuring old-style bands such as the Toasters, Bim Skala Bim, and Skavovie & the Epitones. They cover TV tunes such as the themes from Scooby Doo, The Flintstones, and Get Smart, as well as classic rock songs such as Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love" and Black Sabbath's "Paranoid." It's a strange but effective mix, and it's usefully for illustrating exactly how any sound can be skankified with the right elements. --Jim Derogatis

Customer Reviews:

Lots Of Replayability!!! Great CD.......2005-06-06

I'm outside the US for an extended time so I loaded all my cd's
into my notebook. This one, Skandalous:I got You Covered is one of my favorites now! I picked it up a few years ago browsing through a cd bin and its been a while since I tuned to it but today when me notebook on random hit "Police Woman" I was like, oh man is that just awesome?! I've played to death my Specials, English Beat, Madness, Selector stuff and if your in the same boat wanting some different Ska check this disk out. For the low price it's selling for it's a great buy!

For Ska fans and non ska fans who watch tv!.......2000-11-06

I am not usually a big fan of ska (read: I hate it, save for the classics -- The English Beat, The Specials, etc.), but this compilation has got some great covers! The standards aren't that interesting, but the cover of Paranoid by Black Sabbath rivals The Cardigans' version of Iron Man, and the tv themes are genius! Anyone who is a fan of tv theme songs should pick this one up.

Average customer rating:

Gotcha!! Tom Coster Manufacturer: Jvc / Xrcd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Did Jah Miss Me?!? Forbidden Zone ASIN: B000006M1F Release Date: 1992-09-08

Tracks:

1. Keep It to Yourself
2. Latin One
3. Dreams Can Come True
4. Don't Look Back
5. Last Romance
6. Gotcha!!
7. Calypso Dream
8. Jungle U.S.A.
9. Hope
10. Please Pass the Beano
11. Till We Meet Again

Average customer rating:

Gotcha! Barkin' Bill Manufacturer: Delmark ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000004BL4 Release Date: 1994-11-20

Tracks:

1. Sufferin' Mind
2. As Long As I Have You
3. Down The Line
4. Someday After Awhile
5. Too Fine For Cryin'
6. You're Too Much
7. Blue Guitar
8. Get Your Kicks
9. I Love To Love You
10. One Kiss
11. I Got What I Wanted
12. Hot Tomato
13. No Rollin' Blues
14. What Makes These Things Happen To Me

Average customer rating:

Gotcha!! Tom Coster Manufacturer: Samson Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000059T9X Release Date: 2001-02-20

Tracks:

1. Keep It To Yourself
2. Latin 'One'
3. Dreams Can Come True
4. Don't Look Back
5. The Last Romance
6. Gotcha!!
7. Calypso Dream
8. Jungle U.S.A
9. Hope
10. Please Pass The Beano
11. 'Til We Meet Again

Average customer rating:

Joe Tex - I Gotcha: Greatest Hits Joe Tex Manufacturer: Bmg Special Product ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Southern Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Funk | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Funk | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan Al Green - Greatest Hits The Very Best of War The Best of the Stylistics ASIN: B00000DCXO Release Date: 1998-11-03

Tracks:

1. I Gotcha
2. Hold What You've Got
3. The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)
4. Skinny Legs And All
5. Men Are Gettin' Scarce
6. S.Y.S.L.J.F.M. (The Letter Song)
7. I Want To (Do Everything For You)
8. A Sweet Woman Like You
9. You Said A Bad Word
10. I Believe I'm Gonna Make It

Average customer rating: Not as good as Volume 1 Very good collection good cd

Skandalous: I've Gotcha Covered, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ska Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Third Wave Ska | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Ska | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Reggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Ska | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: SKAndalous: I've Gotcha Covered ASIN: B000000DSK Release Date: 1997-08-19

Tracks:

1. La Bamba - The Checkered Cabs
2. Tax Man - Ruder Than You
3. El Pussycat - The Skatalites
4. Higher Ground - Skandalous All-Stars
5. Hawaii 5-0 - Perfect Thyroid
6. Bonanza - Hurtin' Buckaroos
7. YMCA - The Skunks
8. Wanted Dead Or Alive - Otis Reem
9. Turning Japanese - Skankin' Pickle
10. Mother - The Independents
11. Same Old Song - The Pietasters
12. Howdy Doody - Hurtin' Buckaroos
13. Sweet Dreams - Thumper
14. Got The Time - Perfect Thyroid
15. Skallelujah - Joe Ferry

Customer Reviews:

Not as good as Volume 1.......2000-11-06

I am not a big Ska fan, but I was pleasantly surprised by the "Skandalous: Gotcha Covered" CD. In Volume 2, the covers just aren't as strong as those in the original. The Hawaii-5-0 Theme is the only one that might appeal to a non-ska fan. The rest of the CD sounds like every other ska song I've heard, so it might appeal to a hardcore ska fan.

Very good collection.......2000-04-30

great collection of songs. there are a few i dont know but there are also a ton of great classics. try el pussycat by the timeless skatalites and the hawaii five-o cover is great too. a song i found by accident but is incredible is 'mother' by the independents with evil presley at his best. awesome cd

good cd.......1999-07-20

dude...this cd is pretty good...the only problem? some of the covers are of songs id never heard of...but theyre still really good songs...and the ones you will recognize (la bamba, turning japanese, hawaii 5-0) are great...this is a cd youll wanna listen to over and over

Average customer rating:

I Gotcha, Pt. 2 Lupe Fiasco Manufacturer: Wea/Atlantic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000JVSTAS Release Date: 2006-12-04

Tracks:

1. I Gotcha
2. Pills (Explicit Non Album Track)
3. I Gotcha (Video)

Album Description

Part Two of Two. Enhanced 2006 CD single taken from the Chicago-based Muslim rapper's Food And Liquor album. Features two versions of 'I Gotcha' (Main Version and Enhanced Video) plus 'Pills'. Atlantic.

Album Details

This is the Third Track Taken from his Extraordinary Us Number One Smash Hit Debut Album "Food and Liquor".

Mexican Music:

1. Hasta el Final
2. Hermosisimo Lucero
3. Internal Combustion [Import]
4. Juzguelo Usted Mismo
5. Juzguelo Usted Mismo
6. La Celda de Un Loco
7. Laberintos De Canciones
8. Latinos in the House
9. Libre
10. Live [Live]

Mexican Music

mexican music

Mexican Music

Armageddon Over Wacken Live 2004 [Box set]

Donaueschinger Musiktage 2000 [Box set]

Inspiration Information

Music: In the Name of Love [CD-single] [Import]

Fook

Endulzate Con Azucaradu

Fred Astaire's Finest Hour

Franz Joseph Haydn: Harmoniemesse/Kleine Orgelmesse

Instruments of Action

Dowland: Ayres

Heavy Love

Cruzando la Frontera

Dinastia Rivera, Vol. 3

Retrospection

Country Rose