The Phuturistix mix of "State Of The Mental" capitalizes on the broken Latin percussion rhythm of the original and delivers a smooth and slightly less frenetic interpretation that brings the songs heavy bass line groove to the forefront. The major vocal and percussive elements are maintained from the original as a vocal scat, instead of a wild synth solo, punctuates the songs climax and brings it to a close.

1. State Of The Mental (Phuturistix club mix)
2. State Of The Mental (Phuturistix radio edit)
3. State Of The Mental (Maddslinky remix)
4. Traveling (Domu remix)

The Maddslinky dub remix of "State of The Mental" is far more minimal than the original, with Maddslinky dropping a bendy, bass line funk over darker percussion that's stripped out the Latin style and replaced it with a futuristic tension. The vocals are cut-up and sparse but work very well with the style of the mix.

Domu take "Traveling" and turn its bouncing, soulful groove into a futuristic dub that rides on a broken afro beat and some fat, funky bass. Although Capital A's rap is missing from this version, Bembe Segue's voice, although chopped and cut, still keeps it sweet.

Both tracks are taken from the full length album "Tide's Arising".

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