Search - Grupo Mania :: 20th Anniversary

The New Kings of Merengue

Luis Hernandez | New York, New York, USA | 07/27/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"With the popularity of tropical Latin music (salsa, merengue,cumbias) in recent years, the creation of male groups have sprouted upall over the place. Groups such as Grupo Heavy, La Makina, and Zafra Negra are all products of this new musical revolution, however Grupo Mania have become thr most noticeable group due to their rhythms, youthfulness, and musical styles. The Puerto Rican group, which was nominated for Grammy award this year only to lose it to former bandmate-gone-solo, Elvis Crespo, have really revolutionize merengue into a more danceable musical style. Before Puerto Rican musicians dabbled in this musical style, the musical style in the Dominican Republic had little technology and small budgets to really expand music-wise. With its' advanced recording facilities and economic prosperity, Puerto Rico has almost become the capital of merengue music due to a large array of local celebrities. Grupo Mania has stood out as the leader of this new generation of stars. This album, which is a greatest hits compilation includes some of their greatest songs together for the first time. Songs like "Como Baila" will get you dancing, while others like "Linda Eh" and "Te Miro y Me Miras" will get you in a fective mood. Grupo Mania who lost their popular bandmate, Elvis Crespo, went he went off into a successful solo career, has moved on. With a new bandmate, a new album, and a new look, the group has reinvented themselves for the new century. Buy this album if you wish to hear great music with a new jack swing."

Hot, Hot, Caliente!

legandulla | Buffalo | 06/14/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Gotta get this Cd para una fiesta, todo se mueven. This Cd is hot for a party, everyone will be dancing toda la noche! Vamos Bailar!"