He wasn't there for the tequila. He was there for the sound. The Hunt for the Rhythm

"I downloaded the whole album this morning," Mateo said, holding up the device. "The bit depth is high. You can hear every slap of the wood." The Lesson

The "chicoteado" style—that aggressive, slapping bass technique—was the heartbeat of every party in his hometown. He needed that specific MP3 to practice his own fingerwork. The Connection