A1. Music For Gong Gong Featuring Nina Rodriguez
A2. Bonatune (Instrumental Demo Mix)
B1. Quintero's Jam Featuring Hilton Ruiz
B2. Bonatune
C. Yemaya (Manoo's Touch)
D. El Jibarito Y El Cubanito Featuring Jose Mangual Jr. & Milton Cardona


Grammy award winner & multi grammy nominated Luisito Quintero grew up with the Latin American and African tradition of percussion. His father is just as much a percussionist as his uncle Carlos Nene Quintero and his cousin Roberto Quintero . He became a member of the Orquesta Simfonica de Venezuela , but soon appeared with ensembles such as Grupo Guaco and El Trabuco
Venezolano and toured with Oscar D'León .

He then moved to New York, where he initially worked with Latin jazz musicians such as Willie Colón , Eddie Palmieri , Tito Puente and Celia Cruz . He then turned to the fusion of jazz, funk, salsa and African music and performed with George Benson , Herbie Hancock , Ravi Coltrane and Toshiko Akiyoshi , but also with pop musicians such as Gloria Estefan and Marc Anthony .

Vega Records are proud to present his new vinyl release “Percussion Maddness Revisited” Part Two. From the Osibisa remake by Luisito Quintero “Music For Gong Gong” to collaborations with the Great Richard Bona, Latin Jazz legend Hilton Ruiz and Salsa Veterans Jose Mangual and Milton Cardona, you can see the caliber of musicians that make up this timeless piece. For the afrohouse heads you have the new track “Yemaya” Featuring Nina Rodriguez remixed by Afrohouse King Manoo. Prepare for the sonic fun with vinyl pressings by Optimal !!

Percussions Maddness Revisited Part Two Double Vinyl Set out soon at a vinyl store near you !!! More

Multi-Grammy nominee Luisito Quintero revisits his Percussion Maddness album with new songs and remixes by an elite personnel of seasoned artists, producers and musicians of our time. “Free My Soul” features jazz artist Claudia Acuna with musicians Luisito Quintero on percussion, Anderson Quintero on drums, Carlos Henrique on bass, Junito Davila on Piano / Keyboards taking a free form approach in the studio pulling you into a twelve minute journey of love. “Skinny Papa”, a Willie Colon & Hector Lavoe boogaloo classic retouched by Luisito Quintero who called upon his Venezuelan brothers Los Amigos Invisibles with background vocals by veterans Jose Mangual Jr. & Milton Cardona (original percussionists and background singers for Willie Colon & Hector Lavoe) gave it the boogaloo vibes with a modern twist. From the spectacular Nicola Conte remix of “Our Love” Featuring Anané, to the Fela Classic “Gbagada Gbagada Gbogodo Gbogodo” with an afrohouse bounce and finishing off with the South African smash hit “Aquilas Coisas Todas” with Josh Milan’s lush backgrounds and Louie Vega on remix duties. This double packed 12”’ vinyl was mastered by the superb mastering engineer Walter Coelho. Distributed by Above Board UK & manufactured in Germany at Optimal. TRACK LISTING: A1. Tumbao, A2. Skinny Papa Featuring Chulius Of Los Amigos Invisibles, Jose Mangual Jr. & Milton Cardona, B1. Aquilas Coisas Todas Featuring Josh Milan, B2. Love Remains The Same, C1. Gbagada, Gbagada, Gbogodo, Gbodogo Featuring Francis Mbappe, C2. Our Love Featuring Anané, D. Free My Soul More

Grammy award winner & multi grammy nominated Luisito Quintero grew up with the Latin American and African tradition of percussion. His father is just as much a percussionist as his uncle Carlos Nene Quintero and his cousin Roberto Quintero . He became a member of the Orquesta Simfonica de Venezuela , but soon appeared with ensembles such as Grupo Guaco and El Trabuco Venezolano and toured with Oscar D'León . He then moved to New York, where he initially worked with Latin jazz musicians such as Willie Colón , Eddie Palmieri , Tito Puente and Celia Cruz . He then turned to the fusion of jazz, funk, salsa and African music and performed with George Benson , Herbie Hancock , Ravi Coltrane and Toshiko Akiyoshi , but also with pop musicians such as Gloria Estefan and Marc Anthony. His First album “Percussion Maddness” was produced by Louie Vega & LQ and was released on BBE Records. Now 8 years later, re-released on Vega Records with 4 new tracks also produced by Louie Vega will be released on a double pack vinyl in two parts, one a double pack 12” and the second a double pack 7” vinyl. Enjoy the Brazilian, Jazz, African, House, & Afro-cubano sounds of Grand Percussionist Luisito Quintero on this very special vinyl release. TRACK LISTING:, A1. Tumbao, A2. Our Love Featuring Anané, B1. Love Remains The Same Featuring Josh Milan, B2. Quintero's Jam Featuring Hilton Ruiz, C1. Gbagada, Gbagada, Gbogodo, Gbogodo Featuring Francis Mbappe, C2. G-Force Featuring EOL Soul Brothers, D1. Aquilas Coisas Todas, D2. Play For Me Featuring EOL Soul Brothers More

The Vega Records 5 Pack Vinyl Unreleased Projects have become very sought after pieces amongst vinyl enthusiasts and collectors, thanks to Vinyl Parties and Performances by Louie Vega at Phonica Records in London and Rush Hour Records In Amsterdam (during ADE). Previously only available as a 5 pack 12" which now commands high prices on discogs and have never available outside of a few select stores worldwide. Now available as unique 12"s for the first time the second part features Tony Touch & Louie Vega's "Sacude". More

The Vega Records 5 Pack Vinyl Unreleased Projects have become very sought after pieces amongst vinyl enthusiasts and collectors, thanks to Vinyl Parties and Performances by Louie Vega at Phonica Records in London and Rush Hour Records In Amsterdam (during ADE). Previously only available as a 5 pack 12" which now commands high prices on discogs and have never available outside of a few select stores worldwide. Now available as unique 12"s for the first time the third part features Louie Vega Starring Toni C 'Time Don't Wait' & E.O.L. Soulfrito 'Soulfrito Burnin''. More

The Vega Records 5 Pack Vinyl Unreleased Projects have become very sought after pieces amongst vinyl enthusiasts and collectors, thanks to Vinyl Parties and Performances by Louie Vega at Phonica Records in London and Rush Hour Records In Amsterdam (during ADE). Previously only available as a 5 pack 12" which now commands high prices on discogs and have never available outside of a few select stores worldwide.Now available as unique 12"s for the first time the third part features Amp Fiddler 'So Sweet' & Professor Featuring Ndu Shezi & Thebe - Unobenga (Remix By Louie Vega). More

The Vega Records 5 Pack Vinyl Unreleased Projects have become very sought after pieces amongst vinyl enthusiasts and collectors, thanks to Vinyl Parties and Performances by Louie Vega at Phonica Records in London and Rush Hour Records In Amsterdam (during ADE). Previously only available as a 5 pack 12" which now commands high prices on discogs and have never available outside of a few select stores worldwide. Now available as unique 12"s for the first time the third part features Louie Vega & Joe Claussell - 'Getting Deeper' & C.O.O. 'Funky Cadets (Daddy's Workshop Demo Ruff)'. More

The Kings Of House NYC (AKA Louie Vega & David Morales) team up with Julie McKnight for a double pack of mixes of "Still Here". More

With the music of South Africa conquering it’s way around the world due to Afro House leaders, Black Coffee, Culoe De Song, Anané & her Nulu Label, Shimza, Da Capo, Black Motion, Mo Black Records, and more, from the shores of Ibiza to Bali and back everyone is feeling the emotions coming from such rhythmic and melodic sound. Unobenga is one of those lovely tracks that bring out the Heart of South Africa. Artist and Producer Professor is a South African Kwaito musician from Durban. he first rose to Prominence as part of the Durban - based Kwaito duo Tzozo and Professor before branching out on his own making a huge mark on the South African music industry with hit songs such as “Jezebel”, “Imoto”, and “Fingerprints” on Kalawa Records. Professor was signed by CEO of Kalawa and good friend of Louie Vega Oskido which then started a long standing relationship between Professor and Vega Records. This is the third single licensed to Vega Records, “Unobenga” a unique song, driven by the vocals of well seasoned South African artists Thebe and Ndu Shezi along with Professor at the helm. Louie Vega on the remix duties compliments the Professor and company’s incredible vocal performances with just the right groove and infectious beats. It has the perfect fit to hear with the warmth of vinyl, pick up your copy asap, you will not regret it! More

“Recording this record in Cuba was a special moment in my life”, Louie says. For the first time Elements Of Life, Anané Vega, Josh Milan, Luisito Quintero, Gene Perez, Axel Tosca and Louie Vega embarked on a trip to Cuba to participate in “Two Beats One Soul” album on RVMK Records. The Results were four tracks on the album and one of them a very unique song “Music And Life” featuring the sultry and angelic voice of Anané Vega. The song was penned by Josh Milan, and Louie Vega contributed with the music. Gene Perez on Electric Bass, Josh & Axel Tosca on Keyboards, and Luisito Quintero on Percussion. Released as a digital single recently, it’s now on many radio and club charts worldwide, as well featured on compilations. On top of all this momentum Vega Records, then reached out to RVMK Records and licensed the track for a special picture vinyl release. The picture vinyl is a collectors piece, get your hands on it fast as there will be a limited number made. Anané Vega on the picture vinyl with her signature as well, colorful and sonically delicious! More

All the beats, tracks, and harmonies that Vega Records release have a story behind them, ‘UNION DANCE (LOUIE VEGA REMIX) - DJ CLOCK FEATURING MADAME-X's begins where most great things do as far as we are concerned.... under a mirror ball in a dark club! One night, (well really EARLY morning to be honest) while Louie Vega was vibbing in the booth, listening to Timmy Regisford work it out for a packed NYC dance floor a wild beat caught his ear. As Louie looked over and saw the crowd confirm exactly what he felt he turned to Timmy with a smile and said "that beat is hot, let me get that", and from that moment UNION DANCE's story began with Louie Vega. No surprise to Louie, DJ CLOCK of Durban South Africa was the mastermind producer behind this fiery beat. DJ CLOCK is practically a house hold name in S.Africa since he first got into producing and djing in 2007. He's collaborated with some serious heavy hitters including Fistaz Mixwell, Euphonik, Oskido, Chynaman et al and has become the go-to producer for compilation albums across his continent and now with Louie Vega he's making his way to all of us. This gritty beat captured every emotion that makes you go in even harder at 3am... It had heat pumping out the system but it was missing something as far as Louie was concerned. The missing element was the incomparable force that is MADAME-X, known to many as a sexy sultry vocalist by all accounts but there is a force living within HER expressed only as MADAME-X. She interprets the words of Maya Angelou with the utmost confidence and conviction. A powerful woman, with her raw, unapologetic edge MADAME_X pro claims "I WANNA DO THIS MY WAY" transforming a hot beat Louie heard one night into a FIERCE TRACK to ignite crowds around the world today! More

Since its release last year, the grammy nominated album louie vega starring…xxviii has reached unfathomable heights, after 8 single vinyl releases and two full triple set album releases, we still have one more up our sleeve. Today, here we are in the third and final installment of the louie vega starring…xxviii vinyl album release series, this time taking it to another level with unreleased and lost mixes. When making an album there are usually way more than the number of songs allocated for the project. In this case there were over 50 songs and tracks created for the louie vega starring…xxviii album. Vega has selected 14 unreleased and lost tracks from the recordings and put together dj friendly versions with these super talented artists involved: funkadelic, nick monaco & soul clap, kenny bobien, cindy mizelle, maphorisa, berita, wanda baloyi & kabomo (south african top talent), roberto roena (of the fania all stars), brutha basil, jesse jackson (blues rock artist), sara devine, luis salinas (argentinean guitarist), duane harden (song/hitmaker), & 3 winans brothers featuring the clark sisters. The packaging is lovely with an open gatefold huge picture of a mural painted by none other than richard wilson uk artist. More

Not every story has to always start at the beginning. An unforeseen prequel to an existing story can deliver new meaning and create fresh excitement. Vega Records’ latest release “A New Day” features the R & B music legend, vocalist Caron Wheeler, and Visionary, producer Jazzie B. They are widely known as Soul II Soul, “Keep on Moving” and “Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)” are just a few of their mega-hits. The latter won the group a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. This new release on vinyl “A New Day” by Vega Records features UNRELEASED remixes from an all-star cast that consists of producers Louie Vega, Joe Claussell, Ron Trent, Timmy Regisford, Adam Rios & Tiger Wilson. A Double Pack vinyl of Unreleased versions by the talented cast of remixers, nuff said! Let the music take you there! More

'I Choose You' is the result of a combined 20+Grammy Award Winning artists THE WINANS BROTHERS & KAREN CLARK including our very own Louie Vega's Grammy win bringing forth music that not only stands out but is an undeniably exceptional sound that will undoubtedly reaching past the top of the charts to blaze a path for music that celebrates being thankful for the life we are given! The 3 Winans Brothers, Bebe, Marvin and Carvin, have come together yet again with their love for writing, singing, and performing music with 'I Choose You'. Karen Clark Sheard having laid down new vocals produced by Bebe Winans himself coupled with the additional Winans soulful vocals completely enhance the reaffirming message 'I CHOOSE YOU... the POWER of HIS Love, I could NEVER deny it'. Louie Vega has once again delivered the ultimate composition and arrangements to complement the beauty that lives in the message of 'I Choose You' and brilliantly elevates the powerful voices of the Winans and Karen Clark Sheard that bring that very deep sentiment of hope and light forward. More

Every so often a piece of music is created that not only speaks to your soul with its lyrics but also moves your body with its rhythm.... Louie Vega Starring Ananè Vega "HEAVEN KNOWS" with Remixes by Josh Milan and Louie is exactly that piece of music. Vega continues to apply the cardinal elements necessary for truly timeless music that offers something for everyone rightfully earning him the title as
one of THE KINGS OF HOUSE MUSIC. The powerful yet intimate voice of Ananè Vega, the perfectly arranged beats and the musicianship of Josh Milan (on the Honeycomb mix) as well as Hajime Yoshisawa (on wurlitzer) & Axel Tosca (keyboards on the Louie Vega Mix), along with beautifully written lyrics by Milan are the positively uplifting elements within "HEAVEN KNOWS" that make this composition feel larger than life. Ananè Vega's sultry voice floats over each and every melodic note with lyrics that inspire strength and a deeper meaning of love that transcends time and space.
HEAVEN KNOWS offers warmth for your soul and gives life on and off the dance floor. "I can dance on diamonds everyday... I choose to love with the words I say.... I’m the calm within your fears... LOVE is my voice softly in your ears..... Only Heaven Knows........" We invite you to close your eyes and allow the raw emotions coming through in Ananè Vega's smooth & flawless delivery to wash over you as HEAVEN KNOWS wraps itself around your entire being with the truest sentiment of love. More

Any house music and nightlife fan can immediately taste the notes of a classic Vega production upon pressing play. And with the lyrics, melody and background arrangements of Josh Milan, the single is a hit. Vega starts you off with a slow sizzle followed by a steady but patient uptempo beat. Electric piano grooves beautifully coat the slow buildup with a layer of sophistication. Vega’s friend, Cindy Mizelle curated the background vocals, which feature herself, James “D Train” Williams, Sharon Anderson, Paulette McWilliams and Jocelyn Brown. Amidst the frenzy of all these intertwining vocals, there is peace. All the elements are so carefully pieced together that you fail to notice the song ascent. You just want to dance! Afterwards, you’re left wondering, “Wait! What just happened?” The song features the all star cast of David Morales, Jocelyn Brown, James “D Train” Williams, Sharon Anderson, Paullette McWilliams, Cindy Mizelle, S More

A unique and rare collaboration between Louie Vega & Monique Bingham 10 years in talks and finally came to fruition, this is well worth the wait! More

“What’s going on in my world?” A simple lyric in the form of a question filled with enough ambiguity to encourage personal, beautiful interpretation. Whose world are we referring to - the macro world or a more individualized universe? Are those questions even relevant? More often than not, a small mutation in one world greatly influences the other and vice versa. The larger universe and our individual experiences are connected at the hip. As one goes, so does its partner. The debut single, “I Deserve to Breathe,” off of Louie Vega’s upcoming new album, brings together for the first time Vega and house music icon, Adeva, who garnered pop and radio success in the UK while gaining acclaim stateside with an epic cover of Aretha’ Franklin classic, “Respect.” Adeva’s vocal interpretation of the lyrics, co-written by Lem Springsteen (formerly of production duo Mood II Swing) and songstress/singer Leah Lorien, is so intricate and so full of life that it acts as an instrument in the song itself. She floats between sharp winding falsettos and deep percussive chants; all masterfully blended to create a momentous musical back and forth. Adeva and her powerful vocals are in complete control the entire time; they know exactly what sounds, pitches and melodies the song needs. Furthermore, the production feats that Vega and Springsteen collaborated to achieve are nothing short of spectacular. Their output will be a joy to all listeners because they created a grooving sonic experience, but more importantly, they created a rallying cry for the world and believing individuals within. Before hitting play, listeners will feel a hint of empowerment and reclaimed justice in the air because of the song’s title. Breathe is no longer a quotidian nor dull word in today’s vernacular, its suggested emotions and imagery are razor sharp and can reopen wounds. More

House music, nightlife entertainment and DJ/Producer virtuoso Louie Vega has proven over and over again that he’s a master chemist in the studio. His latest release is an uptempo and speaker-knocking remix of Funkadelic’s “Ain’t That Funkin’ Kind of Hard on You?” (produced by George Clinton and & G Koop) from the album “First Ya Gotta Shake the Gate”. The original version is nothing short of a classic, but it’s as if the song had never been invited to a Louie Vega post-midnight global extravaganza. Was the song not aware that spellbound dancing and high BPMs were the standard for House Music? Normally, such a blaring disregard for nightlife decorum would relegate a song to the pits of sonic hell, but we’re talking about George Clinton here!Enter Louie Vega. His remix immediately greets listeners with a decadent spread of instrumentation and chutzpah. The original song’s DNA populates the first thirty seconds of the remix but then an explosion takes place and the song assumes a new identity. The transcendent experience is akin to taking the elevator to a rooftop party and once the doors open- boom! The remix begs you to dance, the G-funk groove is now in your face instead of being laidback and percussion takes a front seat to take you away. The song is alive, there’s no other way to describe it. More

limited picture disc of this Louie Vega produced new Anane offering. A worldly and heartfelt song demonstrating Anané's international appeal, 'Bem Ma Mi' eschews the culture and spirit of Anané's homeland off the Western coast of Africa in the Cape Verdean capital Santiago. Lush, tropical beats blend seamlessly with varied instrumentation, culminating in a truly international release that is sure to endear the beautiful and multi-talented Anané to an ever- increasing legion of fans. More

A worldly and heartfelt song demonstrating Anané's international appeal, 'Bem Ma Mi' eschews the culture and spirit of Anané's homeland off the Western coast of Africa in the Cape Verdean capital Santiago. Lush, tropical beats blend seamlessly with varied instrumentation, culminating in a truly international release that is sure to endear the beautiful and multi-talented Anané to an ever- increasing legion of fans. More