- LP
- Recommended
- Back In
Charlie Chimi
Disco Chimi
Club Coco - Cat No: CC 002
- updated:2026-05-03
I’ve finally managed to upload this release, which had been consistently sold out before I could even feature it. This is the highly anticipated second release from the label “Club Coco,” launched by DJ and selector Coco Maria and named after her own party. This is the latest release from Dominican-raised Cuban artist Charles Garmendia, under the alias Charlie Chimi, who was also featured on the first compilation. It’s a stimulating Latin fusion sound, rich in humor and wit, and vibrantly colorful.
Track List

This is the debut album by Charles Garmendia—who plays percussion for the Zamrock band WITCH and the psychedelic funk band L'Eclair, and is also active around the world as a visual artist and live performer—released under the name Charlie Chimi. The project’s name is derived from the “chimi,” a famous street burger from the Dominican Republic. Gathering a diverse international lineup of members known as the “Chimis,” the group delivers dizzyingly theatrical live performances. Centered around Afro-Cuban rhythms, funk basslines, and playful Spanish-language lyrics, the album features 13 tracks produced and recorded in Havana. Packed with a wealth of unique sonic ingredients, it exudes an irrepressible, eclectic charm. It’s at the cutting edge of Latin music—percussive, chaotic, yet lighthearted and fast-paced. Coco Maria’s impeccable artistic vision shines through. Includes a 4-page insert featuring liner notes and original artwork. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)