Pizarro - Caliente

Review by Claudio Schwarz

Album Review: Caliente by Pizarro – A 1992 Dance Floor Gem Let’s talk about Caliente, the 1992 electronic album by Pizarro that still feels like a warm blast from the past. If you’re into Euro House, Deep House, or just love tracks that make your feet move without asking permission, this one's for you. Released in the US and Italy under labels like Gosa-Lo Recordings and DFC, it’s got that early '90s vibe with enough edge to keep things interesting. Plus, with Ralphi Rosario co-producing and M.J.R. mastering, you know they weren’t messing around when crafting these beats. Now, I gotta say, two tracks really stuck with me: “Caliente (Hot) (Tekno Vocal)” and “Caliente (Bonus Mix).” The first one? Oh man, it’s fire—pun totally intended. It opens with this hypnotic beat that grabs you by the collar and says, “You’re dancing now.” The vocal layer adds just the right amount of sass, making it impossible not to crank up the volume. You can tell R. Pizarro put his heart into writing this—it’s catchy but not cheesy, which is harder than it sounds. Then there’s the “Bonus Mix,” which flips the energy completely. It’s smoother, darker, almost like it’s whispering secrets to you while you’re lost in the groove. This version strips back some of the vocals and lets the synths do the talking. Honestly, it’s the kind of track that makes you wanna grab a drink, lean against the wall at a club, and pretend you’re way cooler than you actually are. Both versions show off how versatile Pizarro could be within the same concept, and that’s what makes Caliente stand out. What’s wild is how this album came out during such a pivotal time for electronic music. House was evolving fast, blending genres and crossing borders, and Caliente feels like a snapshot of that moment. Sure, some parts might feel a little dated now, but isn’t that part of its charm? Listening to it feels like stepping into a time machine where neon lights flash and everyone’s wearing baggy jeans. Fun fact: Did you notice how many hats R. Pizarro wore on this project? Producer, writer, executive producer—he was basically doing the work of five people! That kind of dedication shows in every track. And shoutout to Ralphi Rosario for helping bring the magic too. So yeah, if you’re digging through crates of old records or scrolling Spotify late at night, give Caliente a spin. It’s not perfect, but it doesn’t need to be. Sometimes, all an album needs to do is remind you why you fell in love with dance music in the first place. Now excuse me while I go find my glow sticks… (PS: Who else thinks it’s kinda funny that an album called Caliente has so many cold, robotic techno vibes? Just me? Okay.)

Artist: Pizarro
Album: Caliente

Electronic

1992

Rating: 3.74

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Filename: pizarro-caliente.zip

MP3 size: 20.4 mb
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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Caliente (Tekno Vocal)	5:56
Caliente (Teknomental)	6:52
Caliente (Hot) (Tekno Vocal)	5:36
Caliente (Bonus Mix)	3:54

Video

Pizarro Caliente Techno Vocal Mix

Pizarro - Caliente (Bonus Mix)

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Catalog Numbers

GOS - 203
DFC 081

Labels

Gosa-Lo Recordings
DFC

Listen online

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lytte på nettet
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Formats

Vinyl
12"
45 RPM
Test Pressing

Companies

Role	Company
Published By	Gosa-Lo Music
Recorded At	Gosa-Lo Recordings
Mixed At	Gosa-Lo Recordings
Mastered At	Metropolis Mastering, Ltd
Pressed By	Specialty Records Corporation

Credits

Role	Credit
Co-producer	Ralphi Rosario
Mastered By	M.J.R.
Written-By	R. Pizarro
Producer	R. Pizarro
Executive-Producer	R. Pizarro

Notes

Recorded and Mixed at Gosa-Lo Recordings.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): GOS 203 A1̶ Metropolis Mastering M.J.R. SRC
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): GOS 203 B1̶ I - I M.M.M.J.R. SRC
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society: S.I.A.E

About Pizarro

Former professional boxer then singer, rapper, musician and founder of Gosa Lo and Razz Entertainment Inc.

Real Name

Roberto Pizarro

Name Vars

B. Pizarro
Pizaro
Pizzaro
Pizzarro
R Pizzaro
R. Pizzaro

Aliases

Roberto \"Rico\" Pizarro

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *Caliente* by Pizarro, released in 1992, is a hidden gem in the electronic music scene. It blends Euro House, Deep House, and Techno with a fiery edge—literally, since "caliente" means "hot" in Spanish. What’s wild is that R. Pizarro wore almost every hat in the project: writer, producer, and even executive producer. Talk about a one-person powerhouse! Plus, it got mastered by M.J.R., adding that final layer of polish. With tracks like *Caliente (Hot) (Tekno Vocal)*, it’s no wonder this album made waves in both the US and Italy.