Name: Chick-a-boom / Cycles Of You
Brand: Joe Bataan

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

VAMPIC450032

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-04-05

Signed copies

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Supplier GB

Shellshock

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Standard:20

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8435008864736

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Red 7"

Artist

Joe Bataan

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Latin / South American 

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Vampisoul

Joe 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.

Bataan'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.

Influenced 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.

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Vinyl Singles

2024 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 Call My Name, 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.

Let'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."&nbsp;

Chick-a-boom / Cycles Of You

Music GB

Discover Chick-a-boom / Cycles Of You by Joe Bataan. Limited edition vinyl single from Vampisoul. A dancefloor favorite by the King of Latin Soul!