Comb Versions - Rip

Comb Versions – Rip | Street Soul, Funk & Electro 7 Inch Vinyl

Cat No: ITTY10
Label: I Travel to You
Genre: Soul, Funk, Electro
Spec: Picture Sleeve
Disc Colour: Black
Format: 7 Inch Vinyl

Description:

For the landmark tenth release on I Travel to You, Comb Versions delivers 'Rip', two lovingly crafted reinterpretations of a seminal 1983 post-punk classic, rebuilt through the lens of Street Soul, Funk and Electro. Presented on 7 inch vinyl, the release combines soulful vocals, crisp drum machine rhythms, rubbery basslines and touches of the unmistakable Roland TB-303.

The release sees Henry Comb put his own spin on Orange Juice's 'Rip It Up', the influential 1983 track famous for bringing the sound of the TB-303 into the charts years before the machine became synonymous with acid house. Rather than simply recreating the original, Comb gives it extra rhythmic weight while retaining the hooks and character that made the track so distinctive.

On the A-side, 'Rip (Juicy Mix)' takes a warm Street Soul-inspired approach, pairing soulful female vocals with a popping DX bassline and crisp 808 drums. Teasing curls of 303 weave through the arrangement, while the track's iconic saxophone solo adds an extra layer of funk and familiarity. The result is bright, soulful and packed with groove.

The flip heads somewhere deeper with 'Rip (After Hours Dub)'. Instrumentation is stripped back in favour of breaks, an M1 bassline, squelchy touches of 303 and a repeated male vocal refrain. Low-slung and hypnotic, it's a serious head-nodder that transforms the source material into a tougher late-night dub while maintaining the soulful character of the A-side.

The record has already received DJ support from Shy One, Macca, Jaye Ward and Secretsundaze, making this another strong addition to the Norwich-based I Travel to You catalogue.

Perfect for DJs and collectors into Street Soul vinyl, Electro, funk, 80s-inspired electronic music, edits and leftfield 7 inch records. With two contrasting versions combining classic songwriting with drum machines, basslines and flashes of acid, 'Rip' is a fitting release to mark ITTY's tenth instalment.

Tracklist:

A1 - Rip (Juicy Mix)
B1 - Rip (After Hours Dub)

Why Buy This Vinyl?

• The landmark 10th release from Norwich imprint I Travel to You, featuring two distinctive interpretations from Comb Versions.
• A fresh reworking of Orange Juice's 1983 classic 'Rip It Up', a track closely associated with the early use of the legendary Roland TB-303.
• The Juicy Mix blends Street Soul-inspired vocals with DX bass, crisp 808 drums, saxophone and teasing touches of 303.
• The After Hours Dub strips things back with breaks, M1 bass and squelchy acid touches for a deeper, low-slung alternative.
• Supported by Shy One, Macca, Jaye Ward and Secretsundaze — ideal for collectors of Soul, Funk, Electro and underground 7 inch vinyl.