New Vinyl 45: A-side OYOBI w/ Kaimán Jiménez 'El Trago' (The Bottle Gil Scott-Heron)

Out now, two fresh DJ-friendly Latin vinyl bombs on one 45 by Sydney trio OYOBI featuring two dancefloor-ready interpretations of GIL SCOTT-HERON's streetwise classic. Includes Spanish & English language versions. BUY FROM: www.groovescooter.com direct in Australia, from Juno in the UK and switched on record shops around the globe.

EARLY REVIEWS OF THE BOTTLE / EL TRAGO

“This is Massive” [DJ Craig Charles, BBC Radio 6]

”...We’re bowled over by this slice of true newness... a jubilant buzzer” [Juno, UK]

“Killer!” [DJ Dom Servini, JazzFM UK /WahWah 45s]

"Absolute party fire! Recommended HEAT!” [Dr Diggins, AU]

“Amazing” [Nickodemus NY, Wonderwheel/Turntables On The Hudson]

“Absolutely love this.” [Daz-i-kue, B.B. Boogie/Bugz In The Attic]

“Wow!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!!!!” [DJ Simon Hodge UK, Chakalaka Funk]

On the A-side, right-on politico-poet Gil Scott-Heron's streetwise tune gets a a SPANISH-language workout featuring Colombian-born vocalist KAIMÁN JIMÉNEZ (from the ARIA Nominated band Watussi and el Gran Mono Picó Sound System). On the B-side, completely different Latin rhythms with timbale roles, a punchy bass motif and NuYorican-style piano underscore Oyobi's second workout which rides a clubbier backbeat and features the original English lyrics delivered by sublime singer and longtime collaborator KAREN LEE ANDREWS. Vinyl 45 comes in sturdy white card sleeve & protective PVC wallet with bonus stickers. Stay tuned for the upcoming Zepherin Saint remix.

Both tracks are available only on limited-edition 7-inch vinyl. Vinyl purchase from Bandcamp includes full-quality downloads of both sides and stickers.