Héctor Lavoe - De Ti Depende - Reissue (Official Trailer)

Shop for the De Ti Depende (It’s Up To You) reissue vinyl + T-shirt bundle: https://found.ee/hector-lavoe-de-ti-depende-fania-store Subscribe to the Fania Newsletter for updates: https://found.ee/fania-subscribe-newsletter-lat Fania proudly announces a reissue of De ti depende (It’s Up to You), the 1976 sophomore solo outing from salsa icon, Héctor “El Cantante” Lavoe. Featuring such classic hits as “Periódico de ayer,” “Hacha y machete,” and “Vamos a reír un poco,” the bestselling title also marks Lavoe’s debut as a bandleader. Returning to vinyl for the first time in the US since the mid-’70s, De ti depende arrives September 27, 2024. Featuring all-analog mastering by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, the album is pressed on 180-gram vinyl and housed in an old-school-style tip-on jacket, replicating the LP’s original artwork. A 180-gram “Oro liquido (Liquid Gold)” color vinyl variant (limited to 300 copies), with a bundle option that includes a collectible T-shirt, is available for pre-order at Fania.com. Additionally, De ti depende will make its debut in 192/24 HD digital audio. By the mid-’70s, however, Colón had shifted his focus to production, allowing Lavoe the opportunity to break out on his own. Salsa was reaching its peak popularity in the US, making it the perfect moment for the singer to carve out a spot as one of the genre’s biggest stars. His acclaimed, 1975 solo debut, La voz, was met with critical and commercial success—thanks to such breakout hits as “Mi gente” and “El todopoderoso.” With a newfound confidence, Lavoe returned to the studio for his sophomore album, De ti depende (It’s Up to You). But this time, he held the title of bandleader. Embracing his new role, the singer reunited with members of Colón’s orchestra (including percussionists José Mangual Jr. and Milton Cardona, pianist “Professor” Joe Torres, and bassist Santi Gonzalez). Lavoe also sought out a varied selection of material that showcased his versatility as an interpreter. In addition to Afro-Caribbean rhythms, the singer chose several bolero themes, including the captivating “Tanto como ayer” and the lilting title track. Written by fellow New Yorker Miguel Angel Amadeo, “De ti depende” also features a standout cameo by the celebrated guitarist/cuatroist (and Lavoe’s frequent collaborator), Yomo Toro. Other highlights include Perucho Torcat’s “Vamos a reír un poco,” guaracha song “Mentira,” and the dramatic, Tite Curet Alonso-penned “Periódico de ayer,” which remains one of Lavoe’s biggest hits. The autobiographical “Hacha y machete,” meanwhile, finds the singer reflecting on his longtime musical partnership with Colón. Released in 1976, De ti depende (It’s Up to You) was an immediate bestseller, proving Lavoe’s prowess as a vocalist and leader, while securing his place as one of Latin music’s most talented artists. Today, it remains a classic title in the salsa canon. This reissue is also part of the Fania 60th anniversary year-long celebration honoring the iconic label’s enduring legacy and the birth of salsa music. Visit fania.com/fania-60th to learn more. #HéctorLavoe #DeTiDepende #Salsa #SalsaMusic #FaniaRecords #Fania60th *Sígue/Follow Fania Records* Facebook: https://found.ee/faniarecordsFB Instagram: https://found.ee/faniarecordsIG YouTube: https://found.ee/fania-subscribe-yt-lat Twitter: https://found.ee/faniarecordsTwitter TikTok: https://found.ee/faniarecordsTikTok Newsletter: https://found.ee/fania-subscribe-newsletter-lat