'I know I’m rushing, just a little bit too fast'. Those lyrics may sound familiar but the source, ‘Special’ by Sir James probably isn’t; just the fourth release on Strictly Rhythm it was little noticed at the time. But the quality of the accapella, handily included on the vinyl, didn’t escape attention altogether.
During the sampling frenzy of the ‘90s every single line of ‘Special’, verse and chorus alike, was duly plundered, most famously contributing that vocal hook to Bump’s ‘I’m Rushing’. Bingo Players, fresh from their successful Strictly releases with Chocolate Puma (‘Touch Me’ & ‘Disco Electrique’), apply James’ enduring vocal magic to their stripped down, jagged beats for a brace of mixes that are for once officially endorsed and approved.
The Bingo Players remix of Sir James 'Special' is out now on Strictly Rhythm - click to listen & buy
