Kicking things off in style, Lord Finesse launches his brand-new imprint, The Art of Diggin’, with a 7″ that’s equal parts homage and heat. This debut 45 is a soulful tip of the cap to both A Tribe Called Quest and the legendary Blue Note Records—two pillars of sound that shaped Finesse’s musical DNA.

Side A, “Electric Sensation,” flips Ronnie Foster’s Mystic Brew—the same Blue Note gem Tribe famously used for “Electric Relaxation.” And the lineage runs deep: Ronnie Foster, a Blue Note recording artist since 1970, made his label debut as a sideman on Grant Green’s Alive!

Speaking of Grant Green, flip the record to “Down Around the Corner” and you’ll catch a clever nod to Down Here on the Ground, the very sample Tribe flipped for “Vibes and Stuff” on The Low End Theory. True to form, Finesse doesn’t just loop it—he breathes new life into these jazz staples with his masterful arrangement, bridging eras and crafting joints that resonate with crate diggers, golden era heads, and beat connoisseurs alike.

This isn’t just a tribute—it’s a statement. Essential wax for DJs, collectors, and anyone who respects the art of diggin’.