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S2 E6 • Carlito's Way (1993) with Jake Whiston
S2 E6 • Carlito’s Way (1993)
"He's got a good future if he can live past next week."
In this episode, Dave and Tom are joined by their good pal, and hotshot editor from “The Media” - Jake Whiston, together they will be diving headfirst into the Carlito's Way soundtrack — a 90s gangster film wrapped in a disco fever dream.
Join the trio as they unpack the sultry sounds of Spanish Harlem, where bongos echo like gunshots and Jellybean Benitez spins tracks so smooth they could talk their way out of a Rico charge. From the soulful croon of "You Are So Beautiful" (with it’s cartoon duck accompaniment) to the funky Disco strut of "Rock the Boat" we explore how this soundtrack is less a “criminal enterprise” and more of a “dancefloor felony.”
Plus, we try to uncover the secrets behind “Jellybean” Benitez’s ubiquity, and we fill our bongo tally while discussing their role in the realm of cinematic tension.
So pour yourself a rum and coke, loosen that top button (or more if you’re feeling dangerous), and get ready to boogie your way through betrayal, redemption, and a whole lot of Disco.
Join us as we get ready to spill our beans all over the dancefloor.
Bonus Content:
Crunchie Breakdancing Advert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7tD0n-dhH0
Rozalla on Top of the Pops -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMFw___akOg
Chatback Advert (0891 50 50 50!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1S5BvsTNSQ
Buena Vista Social Club (Album)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5qcOy8sMqROZ0VEfK8LJZt?si=1ddf1479bb5e4e25
Angie Stone - Wish I didn't Miss You
https://open.spotify.com/track/3tZm76otWH20xzJC7icHCk?si=e94bd93f276a476b
Steely Dan - Do It Again https://open.spotify.com/track/2LXISHBkx8FyoxCBkckh19?si=cc7334672cbb43dc
B.T. Express - Do it (‘Til You’re Satisfied)
https://open.spotify.com/track/4lnQfs7AmQm6dqCaNMDJLr?si=97d76324274c4f27
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By Silver Screen Sound MachineS2 E6 • Carlito’s Way (1993)
"He's got a good future if he can live past next week."
In this episode, Dave and Tom are joined by their good pal, and hotshot editor from “The Media” - Jake Whiston, together they will be diving headfirst into the Carlito's Way soundtrack — a 90s gangster film wrapped in a disco fever dream.
Join the trio as they unpack the sultry sounds of Spanish Harlem, where bongos echo like gunshots and Jellybean Benitez spins tracks so smooth they could talk their way out of a Rico charge. From the soulful croon of "You Are So Beautiful" (with it’s cartoon duck accompaniment) to the funky Disco strut of "Rock the Boat" we explore how this soundtrack is less a “criminal enterprise” and more of a “dancefloor felony.”
Plus, we try to uncover the secrets behind “Jellybean” Benitez’s ubiquity, and we fill our bongo tally while discussing their role in the realm of cinematic tension.
So pour yourself a rum and coke, loosen that top button (or more if you’re feeling dangerous), and get ready to boogie your way through betrayal, redemption, and a whole lot of Disco.
Join us as we get ready to spill our beans all over the dancefloor.
Bonus Content:
Crunchie Breakdancing Advert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7tD0n-dhH0
Rozalla on Top of the Pops -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMFw___akOg
Chatback Advert (0891 50 50 50!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1S5BvsTNSQ
Buena Vista Social Club (Album)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5qcOy8sMqROZ0VEfK8LJZt?si=1ddf1479bb5e4e25
Angie Stone - Wish I didn't Miss You
https://open.spotify.com/track/3tZm76otWH20xzJC7icHCk?si=e94bd93f276a476b
Steely Dan - Do It Again https://open.spotify.com/track/2LXISHBkx8FyoxCBkckh19?si=cc7334672cbb43dc
B.T. Express - Do it (‘Til You’re Satisfied)
https://open.spotify.com/track/4lnQfs7AmQm6dqCaNMDJLr?si=97d76324274c4f27