Jugoe The Rustbelt EP

• Words: Tomas
• Label: Bastard Jazz
• XLR8R Rating: /10

An homage to America's dying industrial states (Ohio, Indiana, Michigan), Jugoe's latest EP on the always dope Brooklyn label Bastard Jazz is a far-reaching collection of uptempo and mid-tempo funk, boogie, and downtempo beats. Nicodemus and Zeb take a crack at "Gooseme," adding an NYC Afrobeat twist, while Beatphreak's animated mix of "90 West" will have the broken headz nodding. The rest of the EP is cool like Kool & the Gang's sure-fire funky beats.