Asi Soy...

Oscar D'León

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Asi Soy... Review

by Evan C. Gutierrez

There are few names in salsa that command as much respect as that of Oscar D'Leon. His first release with Sony International in a decade, Asi Soy reaffirms and even furthers that association. Seldom has D'Leon sounded so suave, or his band so tight. This Venezuelan native has established himself as one of the premier salsa acts operating today. This could be due to his unswerving commitment to quality and a traditional approach, avoiding any modern influence that might adulterate or pollute. For those D'Leon fans hoping to hear what this esteemed artist might do with a stylistically mixed palette, Asi Soy offers that opportunity in small measure. Rhumba, merengue, and plena make some brief visits to the set. Small amounts of experimentation aside, D'Leon tends to stick to the original plan: salsa as no one else can. With lush, honey-gold vocal arrangements and his warm, trombone-rich horn section, that plan is executed with great success. In a genre in which the music is often obscured by ambitious arrangers and over-zealous percussionists, D'Leon's commitment to the song sets him apart, guaranteeing him a seat among the greats.

Track Listing

Title/Composer Performer Time Stream
1
Jibarito Enamorado
Oscar D'León
Oscar D'León 05:10 SpotifyAmazon
2
El Regalito
Oscar D'León
Oscar D'León 04:16 SpotifyAmazon
3
Punto Final
Gabriel Romero
Oscar D'León 04:11 SpotifyAmazon
4
Se Acabo el Amor
Oscar D'León
Oscar D'León 04:40 SpotifyAmazon
5
Adivinanze
Eliseo Herrera
Oscar D'León 03:15 SpotifyAmazon
6
Vive Tu Vida
Oscar D'León 04:13 SpotifyAmazon
7
No Volveré
Oscar D'León 04:05 SpotifyAmazon
8
Volando
Leopoldo Blanco
Oscar D'León 03:12 SpotifyAmazon
9
No Ha Nacido Otra Como Tú
Oscar D'León
Oscar D'León 03:38 SpotifyAmazon
10
Lo Tuyo Es Mentira
Oscar D'León 04:18 SpotifyAmazon
11
Enamoraito
Oscar D'León 03:37 SpotifyAmazon
12
Cantares de Navidad
Oscar D'León 05:04 SpotifyAmazon
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