Working Together Ep

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Cat No: TRU368

Release Date: 13 April 2019

Label: Tru Thoughts

Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 5060609660642

Genres: R&B Jazz

Description
Exclusively for Record Store Day, New Orleans' Hot 8 Brass Band present a limited edition pressing of "Working Together EP" on transparent blue vinyl. The release sees label mates Wrongtom, J-Felix, Magic Drum Orchestra and Animanz remix previous singles "Love Will Tear Us Apart" and "On The Spot". The record also features "Working Together", taken from the Grammy-nominated band's fifth LP, 'On The Spot'.

Following a festive appearance Live at Maida Vale for Lauren Laverne (BBC 6 Music) and a raucous 'Hot 8 New Year' offering on Jools Holland's New Year's Eve Hootenanny, Hot 8 Brass Band kicked off 2019 with the release of their widely acclaimed "Take Cover" EP - receiving support from across the BBC, Rolling Stone, John Kennedy (Radio X), Tony Minvielle (Jazz FM) amongst others - and successful European Take Cover 2019 tour.

In Wrongtom's reworking of "Love Will Tear Us Apart" he smooths out the funk from the original, replacing it with a softer dubby-groove that accentuates the signature horn solos. Taking a different approach, J-Felix embraces a hip hop feel, with added subs and additional guitar parts recorded by the multi-instrumentalist and producer himself. "I love getting a Hot 8 remix" J-Felix adds, "so many authentic and tasty parts to mess with".

"On The Spot", highlighting a rich blend of horns and cheers, the title track references the moment of brilliance in a New Orleans parade when the band stops to take a break but keeps noodling with their instruments for the crowd. Founding Magic Drum Orchestra member Glyn "Bigga" Bush brings his signature infectious, layered beats and a touch of samba to the track, while new Tru Thoughts singing Animanz go for a deeper electronic 120bpm reworking, bringing Hot 8 into the world of house.

The EP also features previous single, "Working Together". In true Hot 8 style, this track pairs hard-hitting, heart-on-sleeve sentiment with party-fuelling beats, hooks and grooves.
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