Azuquita - Rumbakalao

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…

Artist: Azuquita
Album: Rumbakalao

Spain

1995

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Filename: azuquita-rumbakalao.zip

MP3 size: 12.8 mb
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Tracks

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

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Azuquita Rumbakalao

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Catalog Numbers

579 975-2
579 699-1

Labels

Polydor

Listen online

écouter en ligne
online luisteren
ouvir online
lytte på nettet
lyssna på nätet
kuunnella verkossa
online anhören
escuchar en línea
ascolta in linea

Formats

CD
Maxi-Single
Promo
Vinyl
12"

Companies

Role	Company
Record Company	PolyGram Ibérica, S.A.
Manufactured By	Servicios Ibéricos Entertainment, S.A.
Printed By	Indugraf Madrid, S.A.

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Joan 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

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