In September 2019 Matasuna opened the treasure box and reissued two rare original versions from the Peruvian band "Bossa 70" for the first time on 7inch. With the new release, two more songs from their popular self-titled album will be officially reissued on a 45. The songs were transferred from the original master tapes and got a new mastering.

Matasuna invited the US-American DJ & Producer "Retro Roland Riso" to put his hands on the original versions to create two reworks, which are suitable for today's dancefloors. Roland is almost a veteran of Philadelphia's nightlife and can look back on a 20 year career as a radio host, promoter, DJ and producer.

Think on the A-side is a great cover version of the same named song by Souldiva "Aretha Franklin" from 1968. "Bossa 70" gave the song its own touch and in their instrumental version they put the focus on the brass parts, bassline, wild guitar solos and an upbeat rhythm. Retro Roland Riso's rework puts even more pressure on the song, creating a bomb for the dancefloor!

"Get Out Of My Way" on the flipside is another fantastic cover version of a fabulous Latin/Boogaloo song of "Joe Torres" from 1967. The Retro Roland treatment remains true to the original arrangement, but he spices up the song in his Regroove with a big dash of breaks and percussions. Another weapon for every DJ bag!

"Nilo Espinoza Vascones" or better known under his artist name "Nilo Espinosa" is without doubt a Peruvian saxophone and flute legend. After a classical musical education he entered the music scene in the early 1960s. In 1966 he founded the band "Los Hilton's" with some of the best Peruvian musicians including the gifted piano player "Otto de Rojas". In 1967 they recorded the first and only LP of the group, which was released in a small edition in Peru.

Their concerts were more and more influenced by Jazz and Bossa Nova, so in 1968 they changed the band's name to "Bossa 70". In the record label's office Nilo met the Afro-Peruvian "Carmen Rosa Basurco", who also loved Bossa Nova and could sing in Portuguese and English. From then on she was the main singer of the band.

"Bossa 70" recorded four songs for a 7-inch EP in an edition of only 100 copies, which was given away for promotional purposes at concerts and to friends & family. In 1970 they recorded their self-titled LP which reflected a mixture of Bossa Nova, Latin Jazz and Funk. The label pressed only 300 copies, which were sold out very quickly. This LP was the band's only album and is a rare piece of Peruvian music history.

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Bossa 70 - Get Out Of My Way (Retro Roland Riso Eterno Regroove)

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Armed with a big smile, a dose of energy and an USB stick full of the best disco and house gems.

Matóba has rapidly become a disco-house powerhouse in the club and festival scene over the past two years. His sets have swiftly elevated him to larger stages, from Paaspop and 7th Sunday to Folie Douce in Val Thorens. You can bet your voice will be hoarse and your body drenched in sweat as you grab an Uber home at the end of the night.

Matóba started performing at the age of 17 in his hometown, experimenting with mixing a wide variety of genres in his sets while also organising his own events. Over the past few years, he discovered his love for disco and house. Armed with a big smile and contagious energy, he released his first single, "Your Mind Says?" on his own label in 2023, marking the beginning of many more releases to come.

His sound, best described as “roller skating through the jungle,” blends afro and tropical percussion with funky beats and vocals. It’s no surprise that, during one of his sets, you might suddenly find yourself singing along and thinking, "I didn’t even know I knew this song!"

That’s the power of his genre-fusing style, influenced by artists like Dam Swindle, Folamour, and Bellaire.

My Dad was a Jazz Musician so I grew up with an ear and deep appreciation for good music.
Hope you enjoy my selections as much as I do! Thanks to all the artists through the years who have painted the memories of my life!

Bossa 70 - Get Out Of My Way (Retro Roland Riso Eterno Regroove)

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