This came out in 1999 – or at least that’s when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
From Russia with groove: Here comes Andre Gurov, the Soviet-born, London-raised DJ who goes by the handle Vadim.
But in his musical world, USSR apparently stands for Unusual Sounds and Smooth Rhythms. And on his playfully relaxed debut disc, both are as plentiful as snowcones in Siberia in February. The former come courtesy of a perfect balance between quirky spoken-word samples and tasty raps from several talented vocalists; the latter are supplied solely by Vadim, whose scratches flutter like hummingbirds over midtempo hip-hop beats and simple melodies. Together, they create a new Russian revolution.
