As the debut release on , "Cerca De Mi" established the label's "Elements of Life" sound—a fusion of jazz, Latin, and soul with house music foundations. It remains a staple of Louie Vega's Dance Ritual sets and a defining moment in the early 2000s soulful house movement. Cerca De Mi Remixes | Louie Vega feat Raul Midon - Lovemonk
The track is celebrated for its blend of soulful house rhythms and Raúl Midón's distinct vocal style. Major versions include:
A deeper club version associated with New York's iconic Shelter party.
A set of remixes released later (around 2006) on the Lovemonk label , including the Contigo Mix and Dub . Cultural Significance
"Cerca De Mi" (VR001) is a seminal house track by featuring vocalist Raúl Midón , released in 2003 on Vega Records . It stands as the first catalog release (VR001) for the label, marking the launch of Louie Vega’s independent imprint following his tenure with Masters At Work. Release Details Artist: Louie Vega Featuring Raúl Midón Title: Cerca De Mi Label: Vega Records Catalog Number: VR001 Release Year: 2003 Genres: Electronic, House, Deep House, Latin House Production & Personnel Producers: Louie Vega and Albert "Sterling" Menendez Vocals/Featured Artist: Raúl Midón Drum Programming: Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez Mix Engineer: Steve Barkan Notable Mixes & Versions
Frequently featured on compilations like Elements of Life .
A heavier, house-focused interpretation by Louie Vega's longtime partner.