The Roots / Roy Ayers
Proceed II Vinyl 12" (Deadstock)

I shall... proceed! Deadstock 1995 copies of The Roots x Roy Ayers collab. This single came out after the original Proceed single as a part of the Red Hot and Blue compilation. Released on the Impulse Jazz label, the Red and Hot Blue series teamed up hip-hop acts with well-known jazz musicians. In this case, the collaboration features Roy Ayers on the vibes, a formidable compliment to the live Roots sound. The 12" features Proceed II, IV, and V. II is the original Roy Ayers version, IV is AJ Shine's remix, and V is Da Beatminerz remix. Instrumentals for IV and V.

• original copies
• music label: GRP 1995

reviewed by the mgmnt 10/2015