http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8902802&rws=%2Fnicolay%2Fmusic-videos.rssDutch-born Nicolay emerged in the mid-'00s as the producer half of underground duo Foreign Exchange, which also included Little Brother lyricist Phonte. His work drew from the boom-bap revival that began with 9th Wonder, but was lusher in sound than that of most producers toiling in the niche, conveying a decidedly romantic streak. It was no surprise that his sound soon opened up on 2008's <I>Time: Line</I>, a collaboration with rapper Kay. He continued to evolve with Foreign Exchange's sophomore album, <I>Leave It All Behind<I>, which pointed towards '80s R&B. - Sam ChennaultInstrumental Rap/Hip-Hopen720Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:51:07 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8902802&rws=%2Fnicolay%2Fmusic-videos.rss Dutch-born Nicolay emerged in the mid-'00s as the producer half of underground duo Foreign Exchange, which also included Little Brother lyricist Phonte. His work drew from the boom-bap revival that began with 9th Wonder, but was lusher in sound than that of most producers toiling in the niche, conveying a decidedly romantic streak. It was no surprise that his sound soon opened up on 2008's <I>Time: Line</I>, a collaboration with rapper Kay. He continued to evolve with Foreign Exchange's sophomore album, <I>Leave It All Behind<I>, which pointed towards '80s R&B. - Sam Chennault