A deeper club version associated with New York's iconic Shelter party.
A heavier, house-focused interpretation by Louie Vega's longtime partner. VR001 Louie Vega Feat. Raul Midon "Cerca De Mi"
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
A set of remixes released later (around 2006) on the Lovemonk label , including the Contigo Mix and Dub . Cultural Significance Major versions include: A set of remixes released
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
"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 .