DONÉT GIVE IN

A1. Don™t Give In (Street Soul Vocal Version) A2. Don™t Give In (Street Soul Instrumental Version) B1. Don™t Give In (Reggae Vocal Version) B2. Don™t Give In (Reggae Instrumental Version) Manchester™s balearic synth provocateur Ruf Dug teams up with Private Joy for a sizzling slice of laidback street soul - if the streets were lined with palm trees, that is. Ruffy admits to not having any recollection of making the beat, which adds to the sundrenched, day-dream quality. Modulated pads evaporate in the heat haze, while a synth saxophone riff dances on the breeze, all setting the scene for a tropically-tinged marimba and a piano solo that respectfully nods to Vladimir Cosma™s Sentimental Walk. When Gerd enquired about a possible vocal, Ruffy reached out to Private Joy, who sings like the fate of the track was entwined with her own, and it elevates the track to a whole other soulful level. In true ˜90s tradition, Ruffy delivers an alternate reggae mix for the flip, putting an off-beat bump to the track, while the instrumental versions shine a light on Ruffy™s pitch-perfect production, and provide plenty of ammunition for acapellas of all sorts.