Vanguard Streetart & Various - Vanguard Streetart (Various Artists)

The early days of the iconic Bristol Sound are captured in a new album including an exclusive re-release of the very first track from Massive Attack and tracks from Smith & Mighty, Purple Penguin and more.The curated tracks are also linked in that all were originally released with bespoke original covers from legendary Bristol street artists, including Banksy and Will Barras, tying it's release toVanguard's current exhibition Bristol Street Art: The Evolution of a Global Movement at M Shed, Bristol, running until October.Compiled by DJ Boca 45 (Scott Hendy), Vanguard brings together the seminal tracks that defined the rebellious era which saw the birth of the Bristol Sound for the first time. Featured tracks include an exclusive re-release of Any Love - the first ever track by Massive Attack released on Massive Attack Records in 1988, Smith & Mighty's breakout hit Walk On, Purple Penguin's downtempo classic Memphis and other trip hop classics. The LP celebrates the globally recognised Bristol Sound whose experimental breakbeat rhythms and influence still dominate the scene today. Along with classic tracks from the '90's into the '00's and beyond, the album uncovers lesser known cuts by some of Bristol's pioneering musicians such as One Cut and West Country hip hop's finest Aspects.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Smith ; Mighty Ft Jackie Jackson "Walk on.."
2. Boca 45 "Wild Style Skit"
3. Massive Attack Ft Daddy Gee ; Carlton "Any Love"
4. 3PM "Better Late Than Never"
5. RPM "2000"
6. One Cut "Horn Tune"
7. Boca 45 "Walls on Fire Skit"
8. Sir Beanz Obe Ft Fog Scratch Leg Aka Junior Disprol

Disc: 2

1. Purple Penguin "Memphis"
2. Numskullz "I'm Alive"
3. One Cut "Zombie Bomb Fire"
4. Aspects "Chinese Burns"
5. Atari Safari "Play This One for Them"
6. Hundred Strong "Sword Lies Broken" Ft Taskforce
7. Boca 45 Ft Stephanie McKay "Parking Space"