wipe the needle: hornsey ride ep
Vibrant waves in Wipe The Needle's latest EP, Hornsey Ride, released on Boogie Cafe Records. The UK-based producer is building an impressive discography, having release on renowned labels like Defected and Local Talk. As per usual, his latest offering brings fresh and eclectic funky textures, presenting three exceptional tracks of broken beat goodness, featuring his trademark rhythms. Two outstanding vocal collabs, by Ed Ramsey and Stand Smith, add a extra layer of emotion to the record, rounding up an energetic release.
The EP's title track, “Hornsey Rise”, takes us on a mesmerizing journey through a broken beat landscape, adorned with trippy synth stabs and infectious percussion. As the track unfolds, it effortlessly transitions from dancefloor bruk to nu jazz, showcasing Wipe The Needle's distinctive and cultured approach to music production. “Just to Say”, featuring the vocals of emerging star Ed Ramsey, is a testament to the artist's ability to seamlessly blend soulful elements with broken beat grooves, creating a sonic experience that is both captivating and uplifting, while “Hip Hop - Peace & Love” grooves on soaring pianos, strings, and a captivating rap verse from New York-based MC, Stan Smith. Complemented by the instrumental versions, Hornsey Ride showcases the producer’s versatility and mastery across genres, offering a dynamic EP that is available on vinyl. Courtesy of Boogie Cafe Records.