Vico C Albums (26)
'En Vivo: El Original'
Release Date 8/8/2006
Tracks 13
Label Universal Latino
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What The Critics Say
There are few singers in modern merengue who are daring enough to stray from the well-beaten path. If one doesn't like a certain merenguero's vocal stylings, they're probably not going to like those of the next, either. Both in timbre and inflection, the style is pretty homogeneous. One of the few that does not fit inside the box, and his fans are grateful for it, is Toño Rosario. The dark, thick color of his voice sets him apart from the bright, brassy pack. Rosario's ornamentation is as smooth and rich as molasses, bringing to mind the crooners or bolero performers of yesteryear. In a world of barking trumpets, Rosario is a soulful tenor saxophone. Not only does Rosario distinguish himself as one of the D.R.'s easiest on the ears, but the arrangements on his 2004 release, Resistiré, are consistently well thought out and subtle. The horn lines throughout glide smoothly over the energetic rhythm section. Neither they nor their frontman seem in a hurry to prove something, which puts the listener at ease to enjoy the music. The compositions are plenty joyful and exuberant, but lacking the edgy, overly caffeinated quality so many contemporaries can't shake. It is no surprise this record was nominated for a Latin Grammy. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Six years after his big breakthrough album, Aquel Que Había Muerto, and a whopping 13 after his debut album, Vico C was an anomaly in the reggaeton and Latin rap world: a veteran. In an industry where even the biggest names and heavy charters have a scant three or four records to their credit, any artist like Vico C with 15 is one of two things, a relic or a legend. One listen to his 2004 release Desahogo with quickly prove one thing, he's no relic. The production, though stylistically current, is head and shoulders above any contemporaries for sophistication and invention. One of the great downfalls of the reggaeton genre is its tendency toward repetition, probably due to its youth. Vico C has variety and depth to spare. Super-clean, sharp reggaeton programming meets the East Coast dirt-sample on several tracks. This is much to the delight of Latino hip-hop fans who have grown tired of the kiddie-pool-deep production that currently rules the market. With hooks that show ingenuity and arrangements to match, Desahogo earned its 2004 Latin Grammy nomination. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez, All Music Guide
'15 Canciones Favoritas'
Release Date 6/17/2003
Tracks 15
Label RCA International
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'Tono en America'
Release Date 10/22/2002
Tracks 11
Label WEA International
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What The Critics Say
After a career of 15 years, Puerto Rican Vico-C (born Armando Lozada Cruz) delivers a collection of his greatest hits recorded live at Hato Rey's Luis Muñoz Marin Amphitheater. Vivo features "I Like/Baby Quiero Hacerlo," performed with Lissy Estrella, and the previously unreleased song "El Super Heroe," based on an imaginary hero who's coming to save the world. A comic book focused on that character has been included in the album. In addition, Vivo features a medley comprised of some of Vico-C's most popular hits: "El Filósofo," "La Calle," "En Coma," "Sin Pena," and "La Recta Final." ~ Drago Bonacich, All Music Guide
