vs Lowrider

This is number three of the vs series picks. Lowrider music. A music style from the United States (mostly the west coast, California), associated with car culture, featuring a deep, rhythmic bassline and a slow, sultry feel. Lots of doo wop and oldies. I was loosely associated (frequent guest DJ) on a program called Radio Aztlan that had three components which the middle section was probably closest to Lowrider. The first section was Mexican rancheras, conjuntos etc and the last section was freestyle. I usually guested on the first two sections. Escucha. All three are incorporated a little in Lowrider, the first also in Texas Soul (coming up), but mostly the middle. Lots of dedications! (BTW, if you like the band War, check out this site - I got to post there.)

vs Lowrider

01 Billy Stewart - Sitting In The Park

02 Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'

03 El Chicano - Sabor A Mi

04 Selena - La Carcacha

05 Ruben And The Jets - Dedicated To The One I Love

06 Santo & Johnny - Sleepwalk

07 Los Lobos - Cumbia Raza (English Version)

08 L.E.D. - Ridin' Low

09 Dicky Doo & The Don'ts - Click-Clack

10 Rene & Rene - Lo Mucho Que Te Quiero

11 Tower Of Power - You're Still A Young Man

12 Dr. Loco's Rockin' Jalapeño Band - Chile Pie

13 The Penguins - Earth Angel

14 Marvin & Johnny - Cherry Pie

15 Blue Magic - Sideshow

16 The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her

17 War - Low Rider

18 Ritchie Valens - La Bamba

Origin: Southwest United States, particularly among Chicano communities, 1970s–1980s.
Tempo: Mid-tempo, often with a strong bassline.
Dance Style: Smooth, low, and slow, often associated with car culture.
Musical Influences: Funk, soul, Latin jazz, and doo-wop. Often features orchestral arrangements and romantic themes.
Cultural Context: Closely tied to lowrider car culture and Chicano pride. The music often evokes nostalgia and romance (not directly covered in context, but inferred from general knowledge). Also has ties to prison culture.