VA - 10/10 (2023)

Celebrating 10 years pushing real 140, Sector 7 Sounds presents an eight-deep compilation which shouts for where Boofy’s label has been, where it’s at and where it’s heading in the future. Split between original tracks from close-quarters crew and up and comers, and remixes of classics from the label’s archives, 10/10 distils the label’s fundamentals in a double 12” drop loaded with system-ready weight and invention in every bar.

Rather than a vanity vehicle for his own output, Boofy set up Sector 7 in 2013 with artwork and some early beats provided by long-time sparring partner Lemzly Dale. The mission was to build out a label which pushed the sounds Boofy was drawn to in the club, pivoting around 140 and dubstep-influences but crucially always shot through with flair and spark rather than trying to retread old ground. That mission holds true 10 years in, with frequent flyers like Jook and Drone flanked by memorable, ear-snagging turns from the likes of Hi5 Ghost, Kahn & Neek and Commodo.

The distinctive qualities of all the tracks on 10/10 is the result of a purposeful drive by Boofy to present standout moments. As 140 has matured over time, Sector 7 remains committed to offering more than just faithful genre studies. Every selection, assembled with care over a two-year period, is a reflection of Boofy’s impassioned approach as a DJ. In widening the scope for the remix disc, he’s making clear he wants the label to grow without losing touch with the sonic foundations they first started building on. Sharp-eared heads already knew Sector 7 was a must-check for the freshest 140 styles, and their faith has been justified ten-fold on this expertly executed collection.