Discos Mas US Vinyl & CDs

Review: We finally get treated to this superb 7" from Grupo Majezza on Discos Mas which was due for release late last year. It features one of the band's more fiery dance floor tunes in 'La Chica Pikosita' which is all shuffling rhythms and lush string instrumentals with playful chords, percussion and vocals. It is backed with the just as hot and bhangra-tinged 'Cumbia de los Puchikas' on the reverse. These two glorious cumbia tunes are ripe for DJs and dancers alike and have never before been on wax.

Review: Los Disco Duro are all about offering up "analogue synthesizer interpretations of Latin classics" and have been doing so now for almost a decade, most often on the Disco Bas label in the US. Their reworks and reimaginations know no stylistic bounds as price here with an intergalactic-sounding take on kiddie-disco fav 'Macarena.' The vocals are reusing through a talk box, the vamping chords and drums are fat the synths pixelated. 'Musica Chiquita' is then a fresh deep house cut with starry eyed synths and planning bas that is, frankly, brilliant.

Review: Discos Mas kicks off their New Year with a vibrant Los Disco Duro version of the iconic 'Cumbia de Sal'. this top take blends the famous Moog cover with the original 60s version for some super fresh results. Featuring vocoder vocals, brilliantly resonant synths and funky drums, this unique cut enhances the classic cumbia beat with all-new energy. The release also includes a double A-side with a cover of 'Mexico' by the wonderful Mexican Institute of Sound. Camilo Lara's original composition is reimagined with signature Los Disco Duro elements such as vocoder vocals, synths and cumbia percussion, all of which add up to a refreshing mix of modern and traditional rhythms, nostalgia and innovation.