I’ve got a soft spot for sample based music that’s heavily infused with swing, funk, and jazz. Which is why I pretty much creamed myself when the Electro Swing vol. 2 compilation hit my ears. Contrary to what the title would have you believe, electro swing isn’t really a genre in and of itself. Rather, the only defining feature is a heavy reliance on swing and jive samples from the early twentieth century. So while there is a unifying theme throughout, a somewhat diverse range of genres are represented: hip-hop, house, instrumentals, and straight remixes. The album definitely has its lulls at times, and in my opinion doesn’t flow as nicely as the original compilation, but there are still some real gems here that I plan to be playing out over the next couple of months.

Wax Tailor ft. ASM – Say Yes
Benny Berigan – Snake Charmer
Parov Stelar – Catgroove