An interesting release from XXXY, exhibiting style that I typically do not associate with the London-based producer. You might have missed this one looking through online retailers, Juno filed this one under ‘Breakbeat.’ (?)
The releases title track ‘You Gotta Do You’ is a slowly evolving acid house track, heavy on Roland samples and a jacking clap-snare pattern on top of ambling filtered 303. The highlight for me however is the b-side of the release ‘Open Your Eyes,’ channeling the percussive sounds of Chicago with the distorted grime basslines more reminiscent of producers like Big$hot. Although citing these influences the track hardly falls into the realm of formulaic; XXXY manages to push the track into jungle territory by wedging in the classic Amen break. By juxtaposing grime bass with classic jungle era breaks and atmospheres is a refreshing interpretation.
The two-track release, available digitally and on vinyl is available now. Previews available beneath the fold.
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