Azuquita - Rumbakalao

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Review by Jen Steele

Rumbakalao by Azuquita: A Wild, Unhinged Fiesta You Didn’t Know You Needed Alright, let’s get one thing straight—Rumbakalao isn’t your grandma’s flamenco record. Nope. This 1995 banger from Spain smashes Latin vibes into electronic beats so hard it feels like someone threw a fiesta in a circuit board factory. Produced by Joan Bibiloni (who clearly had some sort of caffeine-fueled fever dream while crafting this), the album blends Flamenco soul with Euro House grooves that’ll make you wanna salsa-dance your way through an underground rave. Released on Polydor, it’s got just enough chaos to keep you hooked but not so much that you lose track of what’s goin’ on. Now, let me break it down for ya real quick. There are four versions of "Rumbakalao" here, and they’re all fire in their own weird ways. But if I gotta pick two tracks that stuck with me like last night's bad decisions, it’s “Rumbakalao (Batukita Mix)” and “(The Sound Of Valencia Community).” First up, the Batukita Mix. Holy crap, this thing hits harder than a hangover after too many sangrias. The percussion is insane—it’s like someone took a flamenco dancer’s shoe and turned it into a drum machine. Every beat slaps, every rhythm punches you right in the chest. It’s messy, loud, and unapologetically wild, kinda like stumbling into a street party in Valencia at 3 AM. You don’t know why people are cheering, but damn, you wanna join in anyway. That mix doesn’t care about being polished; it’s raw energy bottled up and shaken till it explodes. Then there’s “The Sound Of Valencia Community.” Okay, yeah, the title sounds like something a tourism board would come up with, but trust me, this track ain’t no cheesy ad. It’s got layers—like, actual musical depth. The synths shimmer over the top of those unmistakable flamenco guitar licks, blending old-school Spanish flavor with futuristic house vibes. Listening to this feels like cruising down a neon-lit highway while wearing castanets as earrings. It’s smooth when it needs to be, but still packs enough punch to remind you where it came from. And honestly? That combo shouldn’t work, but somehow it does. Like peanut butter and sriracha—it’s weird, but once you try it, you can’t stop. So yeah, Rumbakalao might not change your life or anything deep like that, but it’ll definitely shake up your playlist. It’s the kind of album that makes you realize how boring most “fusion” music really is. These guys didn’t just slap genres together—they wrestled ‘em into submission and made ‘em play nice. And hey, here’s the kicker: listening to this record feels like catching lightning in a bottle. It’s imperfect, unpredictable, and totally unforgettable. Kinda like finding out your neighbor moonlights as a DJ who secretly kills it. Who knew Spain could pull off something this fresh back in ’95? Not me, apparently. Now excuse me while I go figure out how to pronounce “Azuquita” correctly…

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Download

Filename: azuquita-rumbakalao.zip
  • MP3 size: 12.8 mb
  • FLAC size: 198 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Rumbakalao (The Sound Of Valencia Community)4:29
Rumbakalao (Album Version)4:15
Rumbakalao (Batukita Mix)4:28
Rumbakalao (Kike Jaen Mix)3:25

Video

Azuquita Rumbakalao

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Catalog Numbers

  • 579 975-2
  • 579 699-1

Labels

Polydor

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Formats

  • CD
  • Maxi-Single
  • Promo
  • Vinyl
  • 12"

Companies

RoleCompany
Record CompanyPolyGram Ibérica, S.A.
Manufactured ByServicios Ibéricos Entertainment, S.A.
Printed ByIndugraf Madrid, S.A.

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerJoan Bibiloni

Notes

  • Track 2 taken from CD/MC/LP "Escucha Que Te Digo!"
  • Es Una Producción De Polygram Ibérica, S.A., Excepto B2 Dirijida Por Joan Bibiloni
  • * Extraida De Su CD/MC/LP "Escucha Que Te Digo!"

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 7 31457 99752 9
  • Label Code: LC 0309
  • Depósito Legal: M-25009-1995

About Azuquita

Spanish (Valencia, 1978) Euro Disco Singer who has derived his style to the rumba flamenca. He moved to Mallorca and became lead singer of the group Rumba Kings (Rumba Mallorca Kings of Party) who cover pop hits and pay tribute to the . For Salsa Singer From Panama use

Real Name

    • Pedro Bermúdez

Name Vars

  • P. Bermúdez
  • Pedro Bermúdez

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Rumbakalao* by Azuquita is a unique blend of Latin and electronic beats, with tracks like "Rumbakalao (The Sound Of Valencia Community)" giving a shoutout to its Spanish roots. Released in 1995 under Polydor, it was produced by Joan Bibiloni. The album mixes flamenco vibes with Euro house energy, making it a standout project of its time. Not your typical sound, right?

Comments

andykristennggg
2025-03-16
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asparagusnextleft
2025-03-16
Cuanto tiempo, esto me pone las pilas ??
shinya0001
2025-03-16
Era un genio y seguirá siendo un genio hay pocos a su alcance jajaja un abrazo chulo
psychologlogopedakg
2025-03-15
Un genio siempre he flipado con el
niikhohuerta
2025-03-15
Donde esta este tío en la actualidad
meluhas
2025-03-14
Genial Pedro (azuquita)
c681bak
2025-03-14
The first song I heard by them, and my most favorite by them.

1:55 to 1:57 That organ riff always gets me hyped up.

Can anyone tell me how many albums these guys officially released? (their discography) There's at least one other group named "Azuquita
arjantimmerman1970
2025-03-14
Azuquita - Rumbakalao - Esto Es Espectáculo - La 1 TVE - 1993
arazayd25carlin
2025-03-14
HEY , chicos de Operacion Triunfo , APRENDAN algo de AZUQUITA . JUST GREAT!
gislenedutra
2025-03-13
Esta canción la canta los yakys
paulabuligan
2025-03-12
Vayaa temazoo de azuquita era unico en su estiloo no hay ni abra otro como el ke grande azuqita
entenciaymas
2025-03-11
Joder si nace más feo se muere
kendrastravels
2025-03-11
Normal que luego se fuese a tocar el piano con camela... aunque luego le echaron tambien.... xD
santoshivrma540
2025-03-10
Q maravilla de tiempo mis 90 uff
adelcikampek
2025-03-09
Sonando en 2019
mom2go
2025-03-08
Es único esto no lo vemos más en la vida, que lástima.
pmos4u2
2025-03-08
Rumbero i super salsero tenia un arte k noveas ojala k estes leellendo estas letras azukita arte en tus venas es lo k tienes
charlyplan
2025-03-07
En sus tiempo una máquina lo echo de menosss esta música?no podía dejar de bailarrrr