written by Victor Pablo is about one of Victor’s friends who was killed in Puerto Rico by a drunk driver. The song is very intense and very dark, and was written to express Victor’s anger and loss. It’s told from the perspective of the driver, who fled the scene and wasn’t found. The song has a rare 6 clave montuno in its chorus and features a timbal solo by Keisel Jimenez. Ayamey Bell sings lead with fire and intensity. Guest pleneros from Puerto Rico recorded the plena percussion instruments.
from
People of Earth,
released May 5, 2023
Written by Víctor Pablo
Lead Vocals: Ayamey Bell
Coros: Ivan Llanes & Joana Elena Obieta
Paul Ríos, trumpet
Rachel Therrien, trumpet
Malec Heermans, trombone
Kalun Leung, trombone
Achilles Liarmakopoulos, trombone
Ahmed Alom Vega, piano and keyboard
Carolina Calvache, keyboard
Ian Stewart, bass
Gabriel Globus-Hoenich, percussion and drums
Víctor Pablo García Gaetan, percussion and drums
Keisel Jiménez, percussion and drums
Brian Davis, trumpet on "Mambo"
Marcos Costa, vocals on "Te Devoro"
Jahím Jiménez, punteador on "Piloto"
José Fabián Rosa Santos, requinto & güícharo on "Piloto"
Armando Rentas, seguidor on "Piloto"