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Chakachas - Chakachas [SOULG004 ITA 2022 24-Bit 176.4kHz FLAC]

Belgian afro-cuban-cabaret act Chakachas had been around since the fifties, releasing this self-titled album on jazz label Blue Elephant Records in 1972. They released a plethora of schlager singles mostly for the European & Japanese markets, however it wasn't until the mid-eighties when they gained widespread credible recognition following the plundering of samples by hip-hop & rap artists. Originals were almost impossible to find and it was not available until new labels managed to secure the rights to reissue the recordings. This pressing came out earlier this year on small Italian label, Soulgramma Records who allegedly managed to use the original tapes for this release. It is not on the best quality vinyl, however I think I have been able to extract a decent rip.

Enjoy!

A1 Stories

A2 Push Together

A3 Soledad

A4 Bantu

A5 By The Way (He's Gone)

A6 Love,Love,Love

B1 Judas Kiss

B2 Oye Me

B3 Try It You'll Like It

B4 Copacabana

B5 Oye Mi Guaguanco

B6 The Party