BABE RUTH
The Mexican
King Groove
Format: limited 7"
Cat: 456001
Released: 04 Oct 24
Genre: Rock
Review
When British prog rock band Babe Ruth recorded 'The Mexican' - a low-slung funk-rock workout that came complete with weighty bass and killer drum breaks - they could have had no idea of the impact it would have during the block party phase of hip-hop's evolution (or, for that matter, that Jellybean Benitez would record a Latin hip-hop cover in the early 80s). It's the track's significance within hip-hop that inspired these revisions from break-digger Mister Mushi. Both of the producer's 'Special Edit' versions - vocal on the A-side, instrumental on the flip - make the most of the track's prototype hip-hop breaks, restless bassline and Latin-tinged fuck-rock guitar licks. They're basically the breaker-friendly revisions the dancers want and need.
Tracklist
Side 1
1.
"The Mexican" (Mister Mushi Special edit - vocal)
5:20
Side 2
1.
"The Mexican" (Mister Mushi Special edit - instrumental)
5:16