The Hustler

Willie Coln and Hctor Lavoe deliver a defining slice of late-60s salsa on The Hustler, a cornerstone album released by Fania Records. Originally issued in 1968, the record helped shape the salsa sound with bold horn arrangements and Lavoe’s charismatic vocal delivery, with standout tracks like The Hustler and Que Lo. The 2019 Craft Recordings reissue brings this classic back to new generations, preserving the original’s fiery energy. A landmark in Latin music, The Hustler captures Coln and Lavoe in their gritty, golden-era prime.