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The Balance feat. Fab 5 Freddy

by Vex Ruffin

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Josh Lundquist Has that rawness that everything on Stones Throw has, with Vex Ruffin's vulnerable but also about to cut loose vibes. Best of all Fab 5 Freddy's voice sounds like a twisted version of Wildchild but with even more wisdom

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Vex Ruffin and legendary Fab 5 Freddy have teamed up to create new track “The Balance.”

Vocal, instrumental, and remixes (by Peaking Lights and CX Kidtronic) on a new 12-inch single.

This is Fab 5 Freddy's first musical project since “Change the Beat,” 30 years ago. Fab hopped onto Vex’s track after an intro from his friend Ben Marlowe, the director/animator of Vex’s new video.

Fab 5 Freddy says, “I liked the way this idea organically developed and I began to see my involvement as a sort of art performance piece. The track reminded me of cool dance records that downtown NY DJ’s played back then in the 80’s at places like The Mudd Club, The Garage, Area, Danceteria and Nells where I hung out so I put myself in that mindset when working on my lyrics for this song.”

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released September 6, 2016

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Vex Ruffin Chino, California

On paper Vex Ruffin’s music is simple: an untrained punk musician who uses a few basic instruments in uncomplicated ways, he calls the style ‘minimalist.’ Although it may not seem like it upon first listen, Vex’s music is rooted in sampling and hip hop beat-making culture. The SP 303 sampler provides the drums and other sounds, a purchase inspired by Madlib. ... more

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