Review:
A man with Venezuelan roots who was brought up on Fania Records' stars, as well as being a roadie for the Beastie Boys circa "License To Ill", Ray Lugo now leads not only Afro-beat band Kokolo but also his Boogaloo Destroyers - who sound on fine form on this latest single. Capturing the spirit of Nu-Yorican soul, the group nail that rich and authentic boogaloo sound - using natural handclaps, infectious piano motifs and huge helpings of Latin brass on "Swingy Boogaloo". Ian Toole adds an extended edit of the single, which allows an Afro-sounding guitar solo to shine alongside Lugo's laidback vocals, which pepper the track throughout.