Bonny Cepeda Y Orquesta - El Mandamás

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Review by Natsuki

El Mandamás by Bonny Cepeda Y Orquesta: A Blast from the Merengue Past If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be swept up in a whirlwind of horns, tamboras, and pure Latin joy, El Mandamás is your ticket. Released back in 1983, this album has that unmistakable merengue groove that just grabs you by the hips and doesn’t let go. It’s not perfect—heck, some tracks feel like they were recorded live at a backyard party—but that’s part of its charm. This isn’t polished pop; it’s raw energy straight outta Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and even the US. Let me tell ya, two songs stuck with me after spinning this record: “El Mandamás” (duh) and “No Me Abandones Margot.” The title track? Oh man, it’s got this swagger to it, like Bonny Cepeda himself is walking into the room ready to take charge. The beat hits hard, but there’s also this playful edge to the lyrics that makes you wanna shout along. You can picture folks dancing under string lights somewhere warm, sweat dripping down their faces, completely lost in the moment. And then there’s “No Me Abandones Margot,” which hits different. It’s slower, more heartfelt, almost pleading. Something about the way the accordion weaves through the melody gives me goosebumps every time. Like, yeah, I know it’s cheesy as heck, but damn if it doesn’t pull on those heartstrings. What really stands out about El Mandamás is how unapologetically itself it is. There’s no trying to fit into trends or appeal to outsiders here. This is music made for people who get it—for those who grew up hearing these rhythms in their blood. Listening to it now, decades later, feels like stepping into another world where life was simpler, louder, and maybe a little messier. And honestly? That’s kinda beautiful. In today’s hyper-produced, algorithm-driven music scene, albums like this remind us why we fell in love with sounds in the first place. They weren’t meant to impress critics or rack up streams—they were meant to make you move, laugh, cry, and forget your troubles for a while. So grab yourself a copy (if you can find one!) and crank it up. Just don’t blame me when your neighbors start complaining about all the dancing. Oh, and hey—did anyone else notice how many labels were involved? B.C. Records, Palacio, Algar Records… Feels like everyone wanted a piece of Bonny back then. Guess greatness really does spread fast!

Table of Contents

Download

Filename: bonny-cepeda-y-orquesta-el-mandams.zip
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  • FLAC size: 445.5 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Las Novelas O Yo
El Mandamas
Penas
Bueno Que Me Pase
Mundo Raro
No Me Abandones Margot
Ya Soy Papa
Jibarita Puertorriquena
Pena
El Ne Ne Ne
Campesina De Mi Tierra

Video

Bonny Cepeda y su orquesta. Carlos David. Bueno que me pase. For promotional use only.
Bonny Cepeda - Mundo Raro (1983)
Bonny Cepeda y su orquesta. El ñeñeñe. For promotional use only.

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Catalog Numbers

  • ALG-38
  • B.C. LP-002
  • LPS-99.687

Labels

  • Algar Records
  • B.C. Records
  • Palacio

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album

Companies

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Manufactured ByEl Palacio De La Música S.A.

Notes

Distribuido en Santo Domingo por DO-RE-MI Records

About Bonny Cepeda Y Orquesta

Name Vars

  • Bonny Cepeda & Su Orquesta
  • Bonny Cepeda Y Orquesta
  • Bonny Cepeda Y Orquestra
  • Bonny Cepeda Y Su Orq.
  • La Gran Orquesta
  • La Gran Orquesta / Bonny Cepeda

Members

  • Bonny Cepeda
  • Richie Cepeda

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *El Mandamás* by Bonny Cepeda Y Orquesta is a hidden gem in the world of Merengue. Released in 1983, it brought together fans from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and the US. One standout track, "Ya Soy Papa," adds a personal touch—its title translates to "I’m a Dad Now." It’s like a musical celebration of life milestones. And get this: the album was released under three different labels—B.C. Records, Palacio, and Algar Records—showing just how much people believed in its vibe. Not bad for an album that’s nearly 40 years old!

Comments

gdumandal
gdumandal
2025-03-06
Me Encanta Este Tema y Lo Curioso Es El Cambio De Velocidad Da
ashish200118
ashish200118
2025-03-06
De verda yo no ce Como esta Mundo nadir respecta k Dios meta su Mano y bendicions
sunshinecoast2
sunshinecoast2
2025-03-05
Tremendo tema
evepiet
evepiet
2025-03-05
Bonny es uno de los mejor es del piano arreglista del merengues y todos los sabemo bonny k dios TE bendiga siempre Francis El faraon antes dios TE desea los mejor con caloy ple bonny
makeupthearpy
makeupthearpy
2025-03-05
Jajaja
westernspringslocks
westernspringslocks
2025-03-05
De verda no entiedo
pearlsambas
pearlsambas
2025-03-05
Una joya !