Introducing the first UK single to be released by the extremely talented ALEX CUBA BAND . Fronted by ALEXIS PUENTIS , the band is made up of the sons of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club musicians and they are joined on this track by 2 times Grammy Award winner, pianist CHUCHO VALDES . Founder of one of Cuba's top jazz groups, Irakere , and more recently Crisol , VALDES has worked alongside some of the greatest international jazz artists. Vocals on the track are provided by ALEXIS & Canadian singer / songwriter RON SEXSMITH . Acknowledged as a cult international success, RON has released 8 albums since 1991, including the majestic, " Cobblestone Runway ", to critical acclaim from reviewers and fellow performers such as Paul McCartney & Elvis Costello. "LO MISMO QUE YO " is the first track off the ALEX CUBA BAND's forthcoming album, " HUMO DE TOBACO