This 1968 Fania Records release found Barretto and his band exploring a harder-edged salsa sound, a year before the label would officially dub the genre.
- The album's title track, "Acid," was a significant departure for Barretto, incorporating a socially conscious lyrical theme.
- This album was recorded at the legendary Aretê Sound Studios in Manhattan.
- "Acid" became an anthem for the Nuyorican and Latino communities, cementing Barretto's status as a leading figure in salsa music.
Ray Barretto was a bandleader, percussionist, and composer born in Brooklyn, New York, of Puerto Rican descent. He was a bandleader, percussionist, and composer best known for his work in the salsa and Latin jazz genres. This 1968 album on the Fania label was a pivotal release in the burgeoning salsa scene.
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