“Lo Que Dice Justi” stands as one of the most enduring recordings from Wayne Gorbea’s Salsa Picante, where New York salsa dura meets Puerto Rican phrasing. The arrangement drives on trombones, montuno piano, and guaguancó percussion, before the coro answers with the chant “Alo, alo”, a refrain interlaced with shout-outs to the Bronx, Manhattan, and the track’s composer Justi. This coro–soneo exchange grounds the song in barrio pride while keeping the rhythm aimed squarely at the dancefloor.

Gorbea, a Bronx-born bandleader of Puerto Rican descent, established Salsa Picante in the 1970s and kept the harder edge of salsa alive through decades when softer trends took over. His recordings — from Cogele El Gusto to Saboreando Salsa Dura en el Bronx — remain staples for dancers who favour brass-driven intensity and Afro-Cuban rhythmic depth.

Originally released on World Music Network back in 2007, “Lo Que Dice Justi” has moved far beyond collector circles. With more than 4.2 million streams and ongoing traction on TikTok and YouTube, the track has become a modern salsa classic, carried forward by new generations of dancers worldwide.

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