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Grammy Week: Kiss-N-Grind Grammy Edition | Club 740, Los Angeles
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Grammy Week: The Foreign Exchange meets Lalah Hathaway
Posted by nicolaymusic on February 2, 2010 at 11:23 PM | Comments
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Grammy Week: The Foreign Exchange with The Roots at 6th Annual Roots Jam | Key Club, Hollywood
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Grammy Week: The Foreign Exchange meets Charlie Wilson of Gap Band
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Grammy Week: The Foreign Exchange meets Quincy Jones
Posted by nicolaymusic on January 31, 2010 at 12:44 PM | Comments
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Grammy Week: Luda & Roberta Flack Toast Music to their Years
Posted by nicolaymusic on January 30, 2010 at 12:38 PM | Comments
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT/CLOCKWISE: Phonte & Nicolay of The Foreign Exchange (5 years); June Kuramoto, Dan Kuramoto, Kimo Cornwell, Dean Cortez of Hiroshima (30 years), Roberta Flack (4 decades) and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges (10 years). PHOTO: Kathy Hutchins © Enfluence Group/Kathy Hutchins 2010
MULTIPLE GRAMMY® WINNERS LUDACRIS AND ROBERTA FLACK HOSTED MILESTONE GATHERING THAT TRULY WAS MUSIC TO THEIR YEARS
HOLLYWOOD, CA (JAN. 29, 2010) -- GRAMMY® winning superstars Ludacris and Roberta Flack met yesterday on the set of his top secret video shoot in Hollywood to gather a diverse group of music makers who, like themselves, were celebrating career milestones in 2010!
Joining Ludacris and Ms. Flack in Hollywood were current GRAMMY-nominated artists Hiroshima and The Foreign Exchange. Nominated for Best Pop Instrumental Album for the aptly titled "Legacy," genre- and culture-bending Hiroshima is celebrating its 30th year making music heard 'round the world. First time GRAMMY nominees The Foreign Exchange are celebrating their fifth collaborative year, as well as their nomination for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for "Daykeeper," the lead track from their latest CD "Leave It All Behind."
Celebrating the tenth anniversary of his major label debut, event co-host and three-time GRAMMY winner Ludacris gave everyone bottles of his new cognac "Conjure." His co-host Ms. Roberta Flack, who is performing on Sunday's GRAMMY kudofest with R&B superstar and multi-nominee Maxwell, led the group in raising a glass to all music makers and the milestones everyone should celebrate each and every day.
Ms. Flack's milestone? "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," which would go on to win the coveted GRAMMY Award for Record Of The Year, was released four decades ago. The single launched the legend's love affair with the Award as she has earned a total of four GRAMMYs thus far in her illustrious career.
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Grammy Week: The Foreign Exchange's Nomination Celebration in LA
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Grammy Week: The Foreign Exchange meets Jimmy Jam
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CentricTV: The Foreign Exchange On Grammy Nomination, Music And More
Posted by nicolaymusic on January 25, 2010 at 9:32 AM | Comments
| Writer Krysten Hughes
Publication CentricTV | Hands down, The Foreign Exchange was one of the most genius singer - producer collaborations to happen to urban music in the early 2000s. The trans-Atlantic duo, who first met on the popular online message board, Okayplayer, is categorized best as R&B meets contemporary electronic meets hip hop. The first ingredient is Nicolay, a Dutch producer from the Netherlands who hones in on his talent of concocting original composition. The second ingredient is Phonte, rapper slash singer, and one half of the acclaimed hip hop group Little Brother. The rest is history.
I first grew fond of The Foreign Exchange after hearing the 2004 debut album, Connected, which featured a host of appearances including Rapper Big Pooh (of Little Brother), YahZarah, Darien Brockington and Median. Tracks like "Nic's Groove", "Happiness" and "Be Alright" were on constant rotation. Now, six years and one album later, The Foreign Exchange are practicing their acceptance speech. Their sophomore album, Leave It All Behind, is nominated for a 2010 Grammy for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for the track "Daykeeper" which features one of my favorite jazzy soul sistas', Muhsinah. I was more than delighted to catch up with Nic and Phonte and talk to them about The Foreign Exchange, their exciting nomination, and what's in store for the future. |
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Update regarding our BBE releases
Posted by nicolaymusic on January 25, 2010 at 8:52 AM | Comments
You may have noticed that our BBE releases Connected (by The Foreign Exchange), City Lights Vol. 1.5 and Here are now officially out of print, and for a good reason: As of January 1st 2010, the rights to our BBE releases reverted back to us, the artists. The doors are now open for us to start using better and more fan-friendly ways of getting the music in our back-catalogue to you. In other words, great music for a great price, from the artists directly to the listener.
Hard copies of the aforementioned albums will be increasingly hard to find in stores and online until they will be completely sold out. We were able to obtain some of the very last copies for the Nicolay Music webstore. Please note that this is the very last of our BBE stock and once its gone... it's gone.
We'd like to thank BBE for helping us get started, and we wish them all the best in the future. Stay tuned for more updates soon, and thank you for your support!
Hard copies of the aforementioned albums will be increasingly hard to find in stores and online until they will be completely sold out. We were able to obtain some of the very last copies for the Nicolay Music webstore. Please note that this is the very last of our BBE stock and once its gone... it's gone.
We'd like to thank BBE for helping us get started, and we wish them all the best in the future. Stay tuned for more updates soon, and thank you for your support!
Events : Shows
Feb 14, 2010: +FE Music Valentine's Day Show | Cat's Cradle, Carrboro
Posted by nicolaymusic on January 23, 2010 at 3:07 PM | Comments
Come and celebrate Valentine's Day with The Foreign Exchange, Yahzarah, Darien Brockington, Zo! & The ELs!
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Jan 30, 2010: 2nd Annual Pre-Grammy Awards Brunch | W Hollywood, Hollywood
Posted by nicolaymusic on January 23, 2010 at 10:45 AM | Comments
KCRW and MojaMoja present the 2nd Annual Pre-Grammy Brunch hosted by Garth Trinidad raising awareness for Oxfam. Featuring intimate performances by international and urban alternative artists The Foreign Exchange, Little Dragon, Nneka, Alice Smith & Quetzal Guerrero!
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Events : Shows
Jan 29, 2010: KiSs-N-Grind | The Grammy Edition featuring 2010 Grammy Nominees Eric Roberson, The Foreign Exchange, Robert Glasper & Bilal | Club 740, Los Angeles
Posted by nicolaymusic on January 23, 2010 at 10:10 AM | Comments
Featuring 2010 Grammy Nominees Eric Roberson, The Foreign Exchange, Robert Glasper & Bilal, plus special guests LIVE on stage!
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Jan 27, 2010: The Foreign Exchange's Official Nomination Celebration | Elevate Lounge, Los Angeles
Posted by nicolaymusic on January 23, 2010 at 7:58 AM | Comments
Hosted by Phonte | DJ Sets by Nicolay, Anthony Valadez and DJ Destoyer | FREE with RSVP!
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Music : Remixes
The Colossus (Bonus Track Version)
Posted by nicolaymusic on January 19, 2010 at 7:58 AM | Comments
Artist RJD2 Title The Colossus Release date January 19, 2010 Label RJ's Electrical Connections Format MP3 Buy now: MP3 | Summary Games You Can Win feat. Kenna (Nicolay Remix) |
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Three Blind I 2009 End of The Year Awards for The Foreign Exchange!
Posted by nicolaymusic on January 7, 2010 at 8:57 AM | Comments
The Foreign Exchange swept the Blind I 2009 End of The Year Awards, winning three of the four categories in which they were nominated: Album Of The Year (Leave It All Behind, with 40% of the vote), Best Collaboration (Daykeeper feat. Muhsinah, with 28% of the vote) and Song Of The Year (Daykeeper feat. Muhsinah, with 35% of the vote). Thank you to everyone that voted!
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Nicolay shares Grammy glitter with holiday gift remix of Vikter Duplaix's Electric Love
Posted by nicolaymusic on December 24, 2009 at 9:53 AM | Comments
Grammy® nominated producer Nicolay, fresh on the heels of his nomination in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance category celebrates the Holidays with Vikter Duplaix with a remix of Duplaix's new single "Electric Love."
The Netherlands raised / North Carolina based Nicolay, one-half of the artistic collective known as The Foreign Exchange, was nominated this year by The Recording Academy in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance category. The Los Angeles based Duplaix, who hails from Philadelphia, is known in international circles as a Producer/Artist and DJ who earned Grammy® recognition in the same category in 2008.
As a celebration of the holidays, Vikter Duplaix and Nicolay are teaming up to offer the remix for free beginning Christmas day exclusively at VikterDuplaix.com.
"I have been a fan of Vikter's work for many years now, and I am thrilled that we've finally had an opportunity to work together." Nicolay shared recently from his adopted home in Wilmington, NC. "I hope this remix is only the beginning."
"It was important to me to share some holiday spirit with those who have supported me and my music throughout my career," stated Duplaix. "Gifting Nicolay's interpretation of my new single "Electric Love" will hopefully expose even more people to his tremendous talent."
Check out the remix below or download your FREE copy exclusively at VikterDuplaix.com.
The Netherlands raised / North Carolina based Nicolay, one-half of the artistic collective known as The Foreign Exchange, was nominated this year by The Recording Academy in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance category. The Los Angeles based Duplaix, who hails from Philadelphia, is known in international circles as a Producer/Artist and DJ who earned Grammy® recognition in the same category in 2008.
As a celebration of the holidays, Vikter Duplaix and Nicolay are teaming up to offer the remix for free beginning Christmas day exclusively at VikterDuplaix.com.
"I have been a fan of Vikter's work for many years now, and I am thrilled that we've finally had an opportunity to work together." Nicolay shared recently from his adopted home in Wilmington, NC. "I hope this remix is only the beginning."
"It was important to me to share some holiday spirit with those who have supported me and my music throughout my career," stated Duplaix. "Gifting Nicolay's interpretation of my new single "Electric Love" will hopefully expose even more people to his tremendous talent."
Check out the remix below or download your FREE copy exclusively at VikterDuplaix.com.
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Vote for The Foreign Exchange in Blind I For The Kids' 2009 End Of The Year Awards
Posted by nicolaymusic on December 24, 2009 at 8:51 AM | Comments
The Foreign Exchange is nominated for Album Of The Year (Leave It All Behind), Best Collaboration and Song Of The Year (the Grammy nominated single ''Daykeeper'' with Muhsinah), and Best Video (''I Wanna Know'', directed by Matt Koza) in Blind I For The Kids' 2009 End Of The Year Awards. The polls close New Years Eve, and you can vote as many times as you like. The results will be published on New Years Day.
Click here to vote for The Foreign Exchange in Blind I For The Kids' 2009 End Of The Year Awards
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AllMusic's Favorite Electronic Albums of 2009 includes City Lights Vol. 2: Shibuya!
Posted by nicolaymusic on December 24, 2009 at 5:36 AM | Comments
A big thanks to AllMusic for including City Lights Vol. 2: Shibuya among their Favorite Electronic Albums of 2009! To check out their entire selection, click here.
Press : Interviews/Features
Okayplayer: ''The Foreign Exchange: Leaving The Old Behind''
Posted by nicolaymusic on December 24, 2009 at 5:24 AM | Comments
| Writer Rap
Publication Okayplayer | Call me crazy but I used to think artists sat around awaiting Grammy nomination announcements the way NCAA teams gather to await March Madness Tourney selections. I had concocted this preposterous mental scenario that included the artist and their closest family and friends huddled in the living room or studio awaiting the announcement. Although it's a major deal that some artist pursue throughout their entire career to no avail, Phonte Coleman found the peace of mind to sleep when most of the world was anxiously awaiting the 2010 selections.
Nominated for "Daykeeper" off their latest project Leave It All Behind, Foreign Exchange, comprised of Nicolay and Phonte (Little Brother) feels the love. The group that came to existence via the Okayplayer message boards has received warm reception from domestic and international crowds. The overall success of this album in and outside of their "traditional" fan base has been somewhat surreal. Compared to Connected, Leave It All Behind is a more soulful R&B inspired album. Criticized by some for being too R&B, Foreign Exchange remains unaffected by these negative observations and continue to make music they can trust and believe in. Based in North Carolina, Foreign Exchange do not have the luxury of large marketing budgets from record labels. Their growth is organic, authentic, and honest. Fresh off of probably one of the busiest weeks phone call wise, Foreign Exchange took a little time to discuss their most recent project and its success with the medium that can be credited with being the actual birthplace of the now Grammy nominated group. |
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Older entries
The Indiestry Magazine: ''Nicolay: Never Losing His Way'' in: Interviews/FeaturesWWAY TV3: ''Two Port City musicians hoping for Grammy awards'' in: Video
SOBO Magazine: ''Connecting with The Foreign Exchange'' in: Interviews/Features
SoulTracks picks Leave It All Behind among their Best CDs of 2009! in: News
The Foreign Exchange on their Grammy nomination in: Video
Star News: ''Wilmington producer Nicolay relishes Grammy nomination'' in: Interviews/Features
SoulTracks reviews City Lights Vol. 2: Shibuya in: Reviews
February 12, 2010: The Foreign Exchange opening for Bilal Oliver | Center Stage, Atlanta in: Shows
Holiday Sale: 15% off everything in the Nicolay Music webstore! in: News
The Foreign Exchange earns Grammy nomination for ''Daykeeper''! in: News
The Foreign Exchange at Red Bull Soundclash, Raleigh NC | November 12, 2009 in: Video
The Foreign Exchange at Red Bull Soundclash, Raleigh | November 12, 2009 in: Photos
All Music Guide reviews City Lights Vol. 2: Shibuya in: Reviews
Unique74mag reviews City Lights Vol. 2: Shibuya in: Reviews
November 12, 2009 | The Foreign Exchange at Red Bull Soundclash Raleigh in: Shows
The Foreign Exchange at The 8x10, Baltimore | October 22, 2009 in: Video
Postcards From Shibuya #7: Meiji Shrine/The Inner Garden in: Postcards From Shibuya
...just visiting too EP by Zo! out now on The Foreign Exchange Music | FREE download in: News
Postcards From Shibuya #6: Omotesando in: Postcards From Shibuya
The Foreign Exchange at B.B. King's Blues Club, New York | October 23, 2009 in: Video
