B. XL Middleton - The Fonk Is Unfadeable
Gangsta Rap, West Coast, G-Funk, Southern Rap, Midwest
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Libretto & BusCrates - Remixes (2020)
02. Eternal Ridin' (XL Middleton Remix Instrumental)
03. (When The) Music Is On (C.Scott Remix)
04. (When The) Music Is On (C.Scott Remix Instrumental)
Two new remixes from XL Middleton & C.Scott act as the final pieces of the puzzle for Libretto & Buscrates’ celebrated “Eternal Ridin” project.
XL Middleton’s rework of the title track from the LP transforms the song into an instant G-Funk & Hip-Hop anthem. The intersection of Libretto’s commanding lyrical presence atop the finest in Modern Funk production showcases an undeniable Los Angeles chemistry between the emcee & producer. With additional help from Moniquea on the chorus, XL’s Eternal Ridin' Remix sounds like it was tailor made for endless summer days.
Pittsburgh producer C.Scott takes “(When The) Music Is On” and amplifies its classic east coast vibes. While Buscrates’ original version took its musical inspiration from the legendary Gang Starr, C.Scott’s signature hard hitting drums and precise chops provide a remix very much in the Q-Tip & Large Professor production tradition. Libretto’s meditation on artistic relevance over C.Scott’s timeless & intricately layered boom-bap make a b-side winner that will undoubtedly find its home on a ton of Hip-Hop mix-shows & playlists.
With these two culminating remixes from their “Eternal Ridin” album, the new 7” single from Libretto & Buscrates perfectly captures their artistic vision of representing classic west and east coast rap music.
Released November 27, 2020
All Songs Mixed by the respective producers
Additional mixing on Eternal Ridin' Remix by HOT16 & Matt Nelkin
Mastered by Ryan Foster for Foster Mastering
Vinyl Lacquer cut by Adam Gonsalves for Telegraph Mastering
Vinyl Pressed at Gotta Groove Record Pressing
Art by Dan Kinto
XL Middleton - G-Funk Vibes Vol. 2 (2018)
Often written off as a forgettable chapter in hip hop’s past, G-Funk was an undeniable factor in cementing rap as a musical force to be reckoned with. It borrowed from Bernie Worrell’s synth lines and 70’s funk breaks as much as it did from sleeker 80’s boogie productions from Mtume, One Way, Zapp, and many others.
XL Middleton aims to bridge the gap between this and today’s modern funk with G-Funk Vibes Vol. 2, brought to you by MoFunk via XL's Cavi Sounds imprint.
The aim is to give you that same feeling you get from modern funk - sunshine and synthesizers via selections culled from XL’s personal vinyl stash. The tracks range from overlooked major label remixes to obscure private pressings. It’s the perfect soundtrack for a sunny Sunday afternoon and a cold brew - or just imagining you have both.
Lunatick - Caught Up N Figuration (1996)
01. In Da Doe
02. Steppin' Whit My Weapon
03. Figuration
04. Blood On My Clothes
05. The Dream
06. Red Alert
07. Punk Ass B's (128 kbps)
08. U Hate Me
09. (818) To (909)
10. Out Da Doe
MC Padlock - Gotsta Com Up A.S.A.P (1993)
01. 7 Digit Mac
02. Move That Thang
03. Booty Patrol
04. Rodney King "The System Failed Us"
05. Chucky's Back
06. I Throw My Thang Like-A-Boomerang
07. Gotsta Com Up
08. Body Snatcher
09. Interracial Love
10. Take Precaustion
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