Quantic & Nickodemus is the collaboration between British producer Will Holland (Quantic) and Colombian DJ Nicolás Losada (Nickodemus). They met in Bogotá in the mid-2000s, drawn together by a shared interest in traditional Colombian music. Their work blends those rhythms with electronic production, creating a sound that's both rooted and modern.
Their 2008 debut album, 'Tradition in Transition,' set the tone by fusing tropical rhythms with electronic beats. They followed it with projects like 'Look Around the Corner' in 2011, which featured Colombian singer Nidia Góngora and leaned into cumbia influences, and 'Curao' in 2015, which explored Colombian folktales with the Orquesta de Cumbia Moderna.
One of their best-known tracks is 'Mi Swing Es Tropical,' featuring Tempo & The Candela Allstars, which appeared on their 2019 album of the same name. Their music is less about raw traditionalism and more about creating a vibrant, accessible interpretation of the genres they love.
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