Lucharé, released in 1995 on Karen Publishing Company, captures Mickey Taveras navigating the shifting currents of salsa and merengue with a confident hand. The album’s dozen tracks present a varied program, from the assertive title cut to the balada-inflected “A Jesús,” and a merengue take on “Tú Me Engañaste.” Taveras’s voice threads through these arrangements with a steady, unadorned clarity, underscoring the record’s commitment to rhythmic precision and melodic directness.Among these, “A Pesar del Tiempo” stands as a notable signal—its sustained groove and lyrical phrasing marking a moment where Taveras balances tradition and personal expression. The inclusion of bachata elements on “I Love You So Much” further widens the record’s lens, hinting at the diverse influences informing Taveras’s approach. With a modest following documented by over 16,000 listeners on Last.fm, Lucharé remains a tangible artifact of mid-’90s Caribbean dance music, valued by those attuned to its earnest and unpretentious pulse.

Lucharé, released in 1995 on Karen Publishing Company, captures Mickey Taveras navigating the shifting currents of salsa and merengue with a confident hand. The album’s dozen tracks present a varied program, from the assertive title cut to the balada-inflected “A Jesús,” and a merengue take on “Tú Me Engañaste.” Taveras’s voice threads through these arrangements with a steady, unadorned clarity, underscoring the record’s commitment to rhythmic precision and melodic directness.Among these, “A Pesar del Tiempo” stands as a notable signal—its sustained groove and lyrical phrasing marking a moment where Taveras balances tradition and personal expression. The inclusion of bachata elements on “I Love You So Much” further widens the record’s lens, hinting at the diverse influences informing Taveras’s approach. With a modest following documented by over 16,000 listeners on Last.fm, Lucharé remains a tangible artifact of mid-’90s Caribbean dance music, valued by those attuned to its earnest and unpretentious pulse.