Vex Ruffin's definitive full-length statement featuring a guest appearance from hip-hop legend Fab 5 Freddy.
Fab 5 Freddy's feature is his first musical project since "Change the Beat," 30 years ago. Fab hopped onto Vex's track after an intro from his friend Ben Marlowe, the director/animator of Vex's new video.
Fab 5 Freddy says, "I liked the way this idea organically developed and I began to see my involvement as a sort of art performance piece. The track reminded me of cool dance records that downtown NY DJ's played back then in the 80's at places like The Mudd Club, The Garage, Area, Danceteria and Nells where I hung out so I put myself in that mindset when working on my lyrics for this song."
On paper Vex Ruffin’s music is simple: an untrained punk musician who uses a few basic instruments in uncomplicated ways, he calls the style ‘minimalist.’ Although it may not seem like it upon first listen, Vex’s music is rooted in sampling and hip hop beat-making culture. The SP 303 sampler provides the drums and other sounds, a purchase inspired by Madlib.
| 1 | –Vex Ruffin | Intro |
| 2 | –Vex Ruffin | 3 AM |
| 3 | –Vex Ruffin | The World |
| 4 | –Vex Ruffin, Fab 5 Freddy | The Balance |
| 5 | –Vex Ruffin | The Calling |
| 6 | –Vex Ruffin | Own Lane |
| 7 | –Vex Ruffin | Head Hurts |
| 8 | –Vex Ruffin | Front |
| 9 | –Vex Ruffin | Off Track |
| 10 | –Vex Ruffin | Let You Down |
| 11 | –Vex Ruffin | Goes Through |
| 12 | –Vex Ruffin | Conveyor |
