Mr Bongo presents this amazing 2CD collection of classic originals from the Fania label and their first ever brilliant remixes. It contains the sought after and sold-out 12” singles, featuring remixes by such contemporary heavyweights as Gilles Peterson, DJ Format, Louie Vega, Bugz in the Attic and many, many more…who have enhanced the catalogue with their own unique sounds.

Like many American stories, the tale of Fania comes from the boroughs and inner city barrios of New York City. Along the way, Fania artists mixed a cornucopia of styles that transcended the boundaries of traditional Latin music and set the path for the genres of salsa, boogalu, Latin R&B, and afro-Cuban jazz.

Radio 1 DJ, Brownswood Records label boss and all-round music guru Gilles Peterson offers up a great mix of Nora Morales, alongside Brazil’s electronic trio of the moment, funk carioca outfit Bonde de Role who have worked with Diplo and now signed to Domino. Hip hop pioneer DJ Format, produced a storming mix of the Dave Cortez which was a previous sell-out 12”. Along with Masters at Work’s musical legend Louie Vega’s 11 minute re-work of Hector Lavoe, 4 Hero produce a beautiful remix of Ralfi Pagan in their inimitable style.

The infamous ‘I Like It Like That’ by Peter Rodriguez title track is well known from the Odeon cinema ident.

Please note: The vinyl LP version does not contain the original tracks, 15-28

CD 1 - Remixes

1. Various - Intro listen
2. Peter Rodriguez - I Like It Like That (Aaron Jerome Remix)
3. Dave Cortez - Happy Soul With A Hook (DJ Format Remix)
4. Willie Colon & Ruben Blades - Plastico (Bugz In The Attic Remix)
5. Hector Lavoe - Mi Gente (Louie Vega Elements Of Life Remix)
6. Roberto Roena - Take Five (Nicola Conté Remix)
7. Nora Morales - Saona (Gilles Peterson & Simbad Remix)
8. Ray Barretto - O Elefante (SHH Remix)
9. Johnny Pacheco - Boogaloo De Johnny (Quantic Remix)
10. Ralfi Pagan - I Didn’t Want To Have To Do It (4 Hero Remix)
11. Fania All Stars - Steady (Fuji) (Andy Smith and Keith Lawrence Remix)
12. Lenni Sesar - Morris Park (Bondé De Role Remix)
13. La Lupe - Fever (Sinden Remix)
14. Ricardo Marrerro - Feel Like Making Love (Ashley Beadle Remix)

CD 2 - Originals

15. Peter Rodriguez - I Like It Like That
16. Dave Cortez - Happy Soul With A Hook
17. Willie Colon & Ruben Blades - Plastico
18. Hector Lavoe - Mi Gente
19. Roberto Roena - Take Five
20. Nora Morales - Saona
21. Ray Barretto - O Elefante
22. Johnny Pacheco - Boogaloo de Johnny
23. Ralfi Pagan - I Didnt Want To Have To Do It
24. Fania All Stars - Steady (Fuji)
25. Lenni Sesar - Morris Park
26. La Lupe - Fever
27. Ricardo Marrerro - Feel Like Making Love
28. Tito Puente - Watu Wasuri (Gilles Peterson re-edit)