IT TAKES TWO — Friss – Slowmotion Royalties (7")

It Takes Two – Friss – Slowmotion Royalties ITT006 arrives on It Takes Two as a 7-inch vinyl that continues the label’s habit of delivering DJ-focused edits at a breezy 90 BPM. The duo, formed by Deejay Irie and Friss in 2020, returns after a string of sold-out 45s with a fresh take on a ’90s hip-hop staple, framed for the current dancefloor. Within the It Takes Two catalogue, this release follows the 2025 7-inch outings Friss – Save a Friend (ITT004) and Friss – You know how I feel (ITT005). Both earlier records established the label’s penchant for concise, sample-rich edits, and Slowmotion Royalties builds on that foundation while introducing a new source material. Side A opens with “Friss – Slowmotion Royalties”, a reworking of a classic hip-hop track that retains the original sample but re-contextualises it for a house-leaning groove. The edit’s structure offers DJs a ready-made hook and a clean intro that can be mixed straight into a set. On the flip, “Friss – Slowmotion Royalties (Instrumental)” strips away the vocal element, leaving a spacious backdrop that highlights the rhythmic swing and invites layering. The final cut, “Also Known as Pella”, provides the isolated acapella, giving producers and selectors a raw vocal tool for live remixing or on-the-fly mash-ups. For collectors and turntablists, the record supplies the essential components of a classic DJ toolkit: a full-track edit, its instrumental counterpart, and a vocal stem. The A-side’s familiar sample offers instant recognition on the floor, while the instrumental and acapella give room for creative manipulation, making the 7-inch a practical addition to any crate that values flexibility. The 90 BPM tempo sits comfortably between hip-hop and house tempos, allowing seamless transitions in both genres. From a vinyl perspective, the release is pressed as a standard 7-inch record, matching the format of its recent siblings on the It Takes Two imprint. The compact size reinforces the label’s focus on delivering succinct, DJ-ready edits without excess. It Takes Two – Friss – Slowmotion Royalties, ITT006, 7-inch vinyl, three tracks. Tracklist: A1. Friss – Slowmotion Royalties B1. Friss – Slowmotion Royalties (Instrumental) B2. It Takes Two – Also Known as Pella