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The Foreign Exchange
The Foreign Exchange started in 2002 as a collaboration between Nicolay, a classically trained pianist, and Phonte Coleman, a rapper. Their debut album...
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Authenticity
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Brave New World
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Happiness
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All Or Nothing
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All That You Are
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Be Alright
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Call
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Come Around
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Daykeeper feat. Muhsinah
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Eyes To The Sky
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Fight For Love
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House Of Cards
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Hustle, Hustle
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I Wanna Know
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If She Breaks Your Heart
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Laughing at Your Plans (feat. Chantae Cann)
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The Foreign Exchange started in 2002 as a collaboration between Nicolay, a classically trained pianist, and Phonte Coleman, a rapper. Their debut album 'Connected' came out in 2004, mixing jazz, hip-hop, soul, and electronic sounds in a way that felt fresh at the time. They followed it with records like 'Leave It All Behind' in 2008 and 'Authenticity' in 2010, which gave them a song like 'Take Off The Blues'.
Phonte's lyrics often carried a sharp, observational quality, while Nicolay handled most of the production and instrumental work. Their music didn't fit neatly into one genre, which became part of their appeal. The track 'Come Around' shows how they could balance Phonte's vocal delivery with Nicolay's layered arrangements.
They kept releasing albums through the 2010s, including 'Love in Flying Colors' in 2013. The group's sound evolved across these records, but stayed rooted in that initial blend of live instrumentation and electronic touches. Songs like 'Hustle, Hustle' and 'Call' reflect different sides of their approach, from more upbeat tracks to slower, moodier pieces.
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