Tuesday, September 15, 2009

OPEN YOUR MIND CASE 14: Nicolay

City Lights Vol. 2: Shibuya is the newest venture between Little Brother’s, Tiggalo (Phonte) and Dutch producer, Nicolay; collectively known as The Foreign Exchange. Though it [City Lights Vol. 2: Shibuya] does not contain any lyrics as in rapping or crooning from Phonte, it does however feature vocals he wrote. The album’s title comes from one of Tokyo’s twenty-three wards, Shibuya. While Shibuya is a hub for young people (trendy fashion outlets and nightlife), the city also includes monuments or historic areas that are suggestive of Japan’s storied past. After visiting Japan, Nicolay rejuvenated by the sights and sounds of this busy metropolis, aimed to capture this feeling through his music; the outcome is nothing short of exquisite. Nicolay is successful at juxtaposing if you will sounds that are reflective of the moods garnered from different settings; take for example the somber sounds of Meiji Shrine versus the hectic bustle of Shibuya Station. Similarly the Carlitta Durand assisted (one of the newest additions to The Foreign Exchange Music imprint) house influenced Saturday Night is sure to gear listeners for the club….Cést Noir anyone?

Not only is City Lights Vol. 2 loaded with winning instrumentals, it is also a well conceptualized project for mature ears that is indicative of Phonte’s song-writing prowess as well as Nicolay’s dexterity on the boards.


TURN OFF THE RADIO!

Nicolay - Meiji Shrine

Nicolay - Shibuya Station

Nicolay feat. Carlitta Durand - Lose Your Way



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