If the name of this collection of traxxxoffends you, move on—there's no hope for you here. If,on the other hand, Toribio's salacious fun-pun cracked your cool exterior, here's an introductionto a set of bangers that helps exemplify New York's increasingly exuberant dancefloor, and what producer/DJ Cesar Toribio brings to it. His is a ribald, rhythmic take on dance music,neither for the weak of musical character (purists need not apply) nor for the weak of ass (-shaking). In fact, the proof is right there, in Toribio's label's and monthly party's name: Bring DatAss (BDA). This command is not optional, but *the* key ingredient for a good time.The four tracks Toribio has created for "Tongue In Cheeks," BDA's first release, comprise ahorny melting pot of tribal house and Linn-drum plug-ins,minimalist synth textures and basslines, hi-hats reminiscent of electro and freestyle classics, some of which are infused with New York's Latin club history and futures. The lead-off track, "No Pare," is based on theproducer's 808-driven reinvention of the call-and-response hook from Proyecto Uno's 1993merengue-house smash "El Tiburón," marking the first time the group has ever cleared asample of this Nuyodominican classic. We predict that "No Pare" will be a Fall 2023 monster."Cimarron Palace" may embrace Peoria's Bacardi drums, while "Anti Narcoleptic" is a hyper-hectic patch-heavy take on Berlin minimalism. But they both re-emerge in New York's funk. Aguest vocal appearance by The Illustrious Blacks also shows the breadth of Toribio's regard forthelocal community, especially how the Neo-Afro-Futuristic-Psychedelic-Surrealistic-HippysMonstah Black and Manchildblack infuse a dollop of booty into "Work Dat Shit." There's really no unifying formula, but if there was, it would be: Make it sexy. Make it(consensually) grindy.Make it funny to the point of ridiculous but so funky that the laughter becomes more fuel to thejoyous momentum propelling the movement. Then make it home—or try to. More

The Jazz Diaries is proud to announce NYC’s favorite underground papi Toribio will be releasing his sophomore EP June 14th 2019. Hot of-the-heels of his Gator Boots 12” for Soul Clap, which received hands in the air support from Seth Troxler, Adam Port, and Soul Clap, Toribio makes you feel at home in the club with his expressive new EP - Capicua! Growing up playing Dominican percussion instruments from an early age, and being a staple DJ in the NYC circuit for the last 7+ years playing with a who’s who of DJs (Danny Krivit, Rick Wilhite, Louie Vega etc), Toribio expands the palette of what dance music is, fusing his Dominican roots, afro-cuban latin riddims and 90s hip-hop to create a cultural melting pot that signals a change in the guard for NYC House Music. More

Toribio is Cesar Toribio, a Dominican American living in Brooklyn by way of Tampa, Florida. He’s an alumni of Berklee’s School of Music, and recorded “My Dear” in his college dorm room in 2011. It’s difficult for me to find the words to express how proud I am to be releasing out his first recorded works. Especially in a physical form. The music is honest, vulnerable, and exposes parts of his personality that even those who are fortunate to know him, have never seen before. “Esa Montana se Movera” contains 4 tracks – 3 original songs on Side A, and a 10+ minute remix from Joaquin “Joe” Claussell, a long admired hero of Cesar’s, on the flip. -Paul
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