london’s ghost writerz are back with a banger! following a slew of releases on tru thoughts and a recent mixtape -welcome to ghost town- heating up the streets, jimmy screech and sleepy time ghost return with a big splash on nice up! records. based around a familiar reggae riddim, the track tells the tale of jimmy’s foundation in soundsystem culture, starting in the 80s and name-checking legends such as shabba ranks, yellowman, smiley culture along the way. as the riddim flips we shift forward a generation, 90s dancehall and rap dominate, giving props to hip hop royalty such as busta rhymes and 2pac, then finally firing off a huge jungle climax, dripping in enough amen breaks to set the dancefloor alight whilst giving a little history of the musical heritage behind ghost writerz.

*shapes: wires* is the latest in tru thoughts series of essential label compilationsput together by a&r and co-owner robert luis. encompassing the best of the brighton based labels eclectic and international current roster, as well as some classic cuts and an exclusive track for good measure. the 13 track double vinyl comes with a download card with all 30 tracks that feature on the cd.