No one can categorize the tunes that Phonte Coleman and Nicolay put out to the public. Their scene is them and no one else. They’ve created their own lane and that is why when they make music, you know it’s real. “We really just make music for one reason and that is because we really do love making music,” Nicolay begins.
The story of the duo is this simple. From humble beginnings, there were online exchanges through a hip hop message board from the U.S. and Europe. Several opportunities that showed and proved on both sides of the ocean and finally many tracks that really set it off between the two birthed a duo that were connected from the start.
In the past, Foreign Exchange has discussed several subjects dealing with industry that show they’re knowledge of self and environment. As the state of music changes, especially hip hop, they recognize that even though their independent pool may get bigger than ever, music is still the best its’ ever been.
“Television has stopped playing videos all together so independent artists have opportunity to reach fans a different way via internet, Facebook, and Twitter. Right now is the best time ever for music because people that do it from their heart more than ever have a chance to break through,” Nicolay says.
They are an example of good music getting to the masses and they are taking more with them this year. In 2010, the whole Foreign Exchange Music are going to the Grammys as a family. The duo believes so heavily in their team’s talents.
“Phonte and I have started our imprint. Foreign Exchange Music is specific to be able to release people we tour with, affiliated artists. The first project that will be out in spring is Yahzahrah’s new album. She sings in our live band and we both have collaborated with her for many years. Also, Zo! plays in our live band. We’re releasing his new record, Sunstorm, this summer,” Nicolay informs. He goes on to express how it takes more than a friendship to believe and release an album.
“They’ve been apart of the FE experience for over a year now. We feel that it’s only right to return some of that and after our success pursue success for them as well. We feel that their talents are so considerable and their material is so worthwhile we wanna make sure that we put ourselves behind that and that we try to promote it and market it as best as we can.”
Nicolay’s work with the Foreign Exchange is quite special to him, and as he is quite the production king, his masterpieces outside of Phonte are extremely diverse and admirable.
“I just did the Vikter Duplaix[Electric Love] remix. I really liked how that came out. Really like working with him. I really always like working with Sy Smith. She’s an incredible talent. I recently did a remix for Roy Ayers[Funk In The Hole], which was a big opportunity.”
Nicolay’s musical versatility stretches across the sea, where he understands the differences and similarities in European take on music versus the U.S. “What big over here is more than likely big over there as well. In Europe, there’s more room for stuff that’s against the norm. In general the music appreciation is different. In terms of good music, there’s always great music coming from both sides of the sea,” and Nicolay’s work is included, in that it is mainly created with live instruments without samples.
On Friday, Nicolay is ready to perform in one of his favorite cities and 3rd FE’s biggest market. Atlantans are set to experience his work in a setting that is so deep and powerful, yet loving at the same time. It’s a very intense experience. People that know our albums know that our music is very passionate. When we’re live, we amplify that with the band: Yahzarah, DBrock, Zo!, and Phonte. Especially in Atlanta.”
Reach out to Nicolay and his team at their official website and Twitter.
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No one can categorize the tunes that Phonte Coleman and Nicolay put out to the public. Their scene is them and no one else. They’ve created their own lane and that is why when they make music, you know it’s real. “We really just make music for one reason and that is because we really do love making music,” Nicolay begins.
The story of the duo is this simple. From humble beginnings, there were online exchanges through a hip hop message board from the U.S. and Europe. Several opportunities that showed and proved on both sides of the ocean and finally many tracks that really set it off between the two birthed a duo that were connected from the start.
In the past, Foreign Exchange has discussed several subjects dealing with industry that show they’re knowledge of self and environment. As the state of music changes, especially hip hop, they recognize that even though their independent pool may get bigger than ever, music is still the best its’ ever been.
“Television has stopped playing videos all together so independent artists have opportunity to reach fans a different way via internet, Facebook, and Twitter. Right now is the best time ever for music because people that do it from their heart more than ever have a chance to break through,” Nicolay says.
They are an example of good music getting to the masses and they are taking more with them this year. In 2010, the whole Foreign Exchange Music are going to the Grammys as a family. The duo believes so heavily in their team’s talents.
“Phonte and I have started our imprint. Foreign Exchange Music is specific to be able to release people we tour with, affiliated artists. The first project that will be out in spring is Yahzahrah’s new album. She sings in our live band and we both have collaborated with her for many years. Also, Zo! plays in our live band. We’re releasing his new record, Sunstorm, this summer,” Nicolay informs. He goes on to express how it takes more than a friendship to believe and release an album.
“They’ve been apart of the FE experience for over a year now. We feel that it’s only right to return some of that and after our success pursue success for them as well. We feel that their talents are so considerable and their material is so worthwhile we wanna make sure that we put ourselves behind that and that we try to promote it and market it as best as we can.”
Nicolay’s work with the Foreign Exchange is quite special to him, and as he is quite the production king, his masterpieces outside of Phonte are extremely diverse and admirable.
“I just did the Vikter Duplaix[Electric Love] remix. I really liked how that came out. Really like working with him. I really always like working with Sy Smith. She’s an incredible talent. I recently did a remix for Roy Ayers[Funk In The Hole], which was a big opportunity.”
Nicolay’s musical versatility stretches across the sea, where he understands the differences and similarities in European take on music versus the U.S. “What big over here is more than likely big over there as well. In Europe, there’s more room for stuff that’s against the norm. In general the music appreciation is different. In terms of good music, there’s always great music coming from both sides of the sea,” and Nicolay’s work is included, in that it is mainly created with live instruments without samples.
On Friday, Nicolay is ready to perform in one of his favorite cities and 3rd FE’s biggest market. Atlantans are set to experience his work in a setting that is so deep and powerful, yet loving at the same time. It’s a very intense experience. People that know our albums know that our music is very passionate. When we’re live, we amplify that with the band: Yahzarah, DBrock, Zo!, and Phonte. Especially in Atlanta.”
Reach out to Nicolay and his team at their official website and Twitter.
