Entries in The Foreign Exchange (18)

Monday
Nov152010

Brilliant video for the first single off The Foreign Exchange’s 3rd album, Authenticity.

Brilliant video for the first single off The Foreign Exchange’s 3rd album, Authenticity.

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Monday
Oct182010

Authenticity

Now it’s been a while since I’ve done a review like this; however that was always going to change when my favourite group/duo in the world released a new album. Since forming in 2004, Phonte & Nicolay have taken the Hip-Hop/R&B world by storm and released (what I believe to be) 3 of the greatest albums of the 21st Century. I wanted to do a review as soon as I had heard the album, but there is so much to take in when listening to a Foreign Exchange album that I decided to listen to it for week or so and let it digest properly.

The Last Fall starts off in the same key as their two previous intro tracks and automatically gives you that special feeling which only a Foreign Exchange project can. Nicolay’s unique production style once again outshines that of any other producer in the world, creating the most beautiful and thoughtful sounding music I’ve heard since Leave It All Behind in 2008. Although that was released during October, it had a Winter feel to it - Connected was the perfect Summer album and Authenticity epitomises everything that Autumn is about. I’m intrigued to see if their next effort is going to be the Spring edition, which will complete the most perfect series of music ever made. I hope this will be the case anyway.

Although I couldn’t personally rank their 3 albums in order; I feel as though Phonte’s writing and vocals are better than ever on Authenticity. Since hearing The Listening back in 2003 it’s been simply amazing to see him grow as an artist and the transition of him going from a rapper that sings to a singer that raps. He is the only artist in the world that would make it into my top 10 rappers of all time and my top 10 singers of all time, which says a lot about how important his music is to me and the amount of natural talent he possesses. For example; All Roads and Laughing At Your Plans are lyrically two of the best tracks I’ve heard for years. Music from the soul is hard to find these days; yet ‘Te and Nic seem to find it an effortless task to make every track a heartfelt masterpiece.

I know some people miss him rapping, but Phonte has found his musical soul mate in Nicolay and together they have a chemistry that allows them to make music which is years ahead of it’s time. I know not many people buy albums these days; however independent music like this should be supported and with a price tag of £5.99, there is no reason to illegally download the best album of 2010. Below are all the necessary links you need. If you need any more convincing then you can download The Very Best of The Foreign Exchange that I put together for FREE.

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Phonte
Nicolay

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Thursday
Oct072010

Make Me A Fool

After the first listen, here is one of my favourite tracks from The Foreign Exchange’s new album, Authenticity. Make Me A Fool features FE family member Median and the incredibly talented Jesse Boykins III. The album is spectacular, but I won’t go into any detail, because there will be a review coming very soon.

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Thursday
Sep022010

Maybe She'll Dream Of You

Probably the best thing I’ve heard since Leave It All Behind. Absolutely incredible. Pushing the boundaries, as always.

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Monday
Aug232010

Authenticity

New cover and tracklisting for The Foreign Exchange’s new album, Authenticity, which will be out on October 12th.

“I think every band reaches that point when they come into their own and find a sound that is distinctively theirs. The title refers to me and Nic’s journey to find our own unique space within this vast musical landscape. The biggest challenge as a musician is to find that ‘thing’ that makes you who you are. But I think we’re getting there, and we’re finding our way more and more with each record.”

1. The Last Fall
2. Authenticity
3. Eyes To The Sky
4. All Roads
5. Fight For Love
6. Maybe She’ll Dream Of Me
7. Don’t Wait (Feat. Darien Brockington)T
8. Make Me A Fool (Feat. Jesse Boykins III & Median)
9. Everything Must Go
10. Laughing At Your Plans (Feat. Chantae Cann)
11. This City Ain’t The Same Without You (Feat. YahZarah)

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Tuesday
Jul062010

Huge line-up.Huge video.Huge song.Groove on.

Huge line-up.
Huge video.
Huge song.

Groove on.

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Tuesday
Jun292010

This Could Be The Night (Feat. Eric Roberson, Darien Brockington & Big Pooh)

One of my favourite Producers.
Two of my favourite Soul men.
One of my favourite Rappers.

The Foreign Exchange don’t make average music.

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Friday
Jun182010

Zo! - Greatest Weapon Of All Time (Feat. Sy Smith)

Cannot WAIT for this album.

Love The Foreign Exchange and love Zo!

“The official single for Zo’s ‘SunStorm’ album doesn’t drop for a few more weeks, but we at +FE Music decided to give a little something to hold you over until then. Here’s “Greatest Weapon Of All Time” featuring our good friend Sy Smith, also taken from the ‘SunStorm’ LP which drops 7/27. Thank you for listening, and enjoy!”

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