Fat Tony – "Gambling Man (Mariachi Remix)" [Official Music Video]

“Gambling Man (Mariachi Remix)” is a bonus track from Fat Tony’s album Exotica, out now on Carpark Records.

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Previously only available to Exotica scratch-off ticket holders, a la Willy Wonka’s golden ticket, Fat Tony has shared the mariachi edition of “Gambling Man,” the rap-fiction tale of a man named Johnny, who’s trying to win big, but can’t seem to get it right. Fat Tony enlisted Tucson-based mariachi band, Mariachi Luz de Luna, for a lush traditional sound. Finger-plucked harp, guitarrón, and vihuela lay the foundation for Tony’s spoken narrative in step with the trumpet’s melody and soaring violins. The band also makes an appearance in the official music video.

Of “Gambling Man” (Mariachi Remix) Tony shares, “I recorded [Mariachi Luz de Luna] after bandleader Ruben Moreno transcribed the original song into musical notation and rehearsed the band for weeks. Exotica album producer GLDNEYE meticulously arranged, mixed, and mastered the song. We set out to make a remix that tastefully incorporates traditional mariachi music with our song. By choice, we avoided novelty or a “fusion” sound of genres, instead, we led with respect.”

Written by Fat Tony and GLDNEYE
Composed by GLDNEYE
Performed by Fat Tony and Mariachi Luz de Luna
Produced and Arranged by GLDNEYE
Mixed and Mastered by GLDNEYE

CREDITS:
Directed by Fat Tony
Cinematography by Mylkweed

CAST:
Tony: Fat Tony
Los Mariachis: Mariachi Luz de Luna
Johnny: Paul Johnston
Johnny’s Wife: Marjorie Schiller