Hydra (Edit) / Sweet Green Fields (Edit)

Description

Grover Washington Jr, Hydra. This jazz classic finds its first time on 45. Released in 1975 with arrangement and keys by Bob James it’s no surprise to hear an infectious head nod groove under GWJ’s sublime sax licks. The drums have been sampled over 100 times from ATCQ to Biggie, but most will recognise the bass hook obviously sampled by Black Moon for their underground hip hop classic “How Many MC’s”. Seals & Crofts, Sweet Green Fields. Never before on 45, the Californian soft rock duos’ album cut can easily slip by most diggers. The familiar staccato bassline will have your neck snapping, while a proggy folky riff floats over head. A slightly extended DJ friendly intro showcases the bass and drum hook sampled for Busta Rhymes’ 1997 hit “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See”.