Fania Records Reissues Ralfi Pagan’s Self-Titled Debut
The Latin soul classic will be released during Fania’s 60th anniversary year.
Fania Records will reissue Ralfi Pagan’s self-titled debut in October. This elegant reissue will be pressed on 180-gram vinyl and (AAA) lacquers cut from the original masters, making it a must-have for audiophiles. The reissue will be housed in a classic tip-on jacket, and comes as part of Fania’s 60th anniversary celebrations.
Originally released in 1969, Ralfi Pagan is a Latin soul classic. It features songs like “Who Is The Girl For Me,” and “Don’t Stop Now.” It also includes Spanish-language songs like “No Soy De Ti,” and “El Hijo de Mamá.”
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A gifted songwriter, Pagan is considered one of the most beloved Latin artists of the 20th century. Pagan is known for his sweet falsetto, and has a style reminiscent of artists like Curtis Mayfield and Hector Lavoe.
He had a short but storied career, releasing five studio albums over the course of a decade. This first album, Ralfi Pagan, was produced by Kenny Vance and was originally issued in Spanish, then reissued with four English songs. In 1972, the Nuyorican singer-songwriter released With Love, which generated the hit single “Make It With You,” a cover originally written by David Gates and originally recorded by the pop-rock group Bread. The song landed him a spot on the TV show Soul Train, which made him one of the first Latin artists to appear on the show.
