Lord Finesse: Signature Sevens Vol 1. (2x7")

I've waited over ten years for the instrumental to one of Xtra P's greatest creations (second only to The Funk Mode?). The wait is finally over as Lord Finesse's Signature Sevens Vol. 1 features (now called the Large Pro Remix rather than the Xtra P Session mix) the Isn't He Something Remix instrumental!!

YES!!

All those years of anticipation could have never been fulfilled realistically and this is certainly the case here. The original version of this remix was first featured on the Crates to the Files LP (released back in 97, recorded in '92) and the important thing to notice is that it was 'a session mix'. The recording quality wasn't great - pretty much bootleg standard - but OH LORDY did it sound good!!

It had a real dirty, grimy quality and the crashing bell sound that Xtra P used to beef up the snare had my speakers screaming for mercy at the time! This version has been re-mastered by K-Def and while it stills sounds fucking incredible (Did anyone sound better than Finesse in '92?) it seems to have lost a little of that 'basement tape' feel that made the OG version so memorable.

Here is the OG Version:

The other 7" contains Hands In The Air, Mouth Shut. This and its instrumental are both incredible. Classic Showbiz Production and funky Lord Finesse rhymes.

 

You can pick up all the Signature Seven Vols here.

Cliff Martinez & Various: Drive Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2xLP, Pink Vinyl)

Ever since seeing the movie I have wanted to get the soundtrack on vinyl. Well it's been worth the wait as now it's available in a glorious 2x LP Pink Vinyl package from Invada Records.

It also comes in a gate fold cover complete with imagery from the film. At £20 this is a freaking bargain!

As well as the excellent Cliff Martinez OST you also get the amazing 'Nightcall' from Kavinsky & Lovefoxx and
College's essential 'A Real Hero (featuring Electric Youth)' plus all the other electro-bangers that feature in the movie and are linked below.

Mondo  have also announced they will be issue the vinyl edition of "Drive" in the U.S. in June. Tyler Stout is signed up to do the artwork so I may have buy a second copy of this...Damn.