The Foreign Exchange embrace the beauty of life once again as they spread love within progressive Soul for 2017 and beyond. Hear what the Dutch Master Nicolay is up to these days with the  Hide&Seek compilation plus hear a special mix by DJ Rahsaan.


In this very special episode, Nicolay shares:

- The group's truly unique story and unorthodox rise in the independent hip-hop ranks
- How they've been able to navigate and thrive within the independent scene
- How streaming models are treating independent artists - and their future outlook
- His views on the album format - is it extinct, or just evolving?
- Deezer's recent announcement of hi-fi audio and if that could be a key differentiator
- Taylor Swift's recent questionable money grab toward her fans

All this and more - PLUS, Hisham gets to share with Nicolay his favorite tracks of his and why they've meant so much to him over the years.

DJ Rahsaan's mix Playlist:

DJ Kimmiewah
Otis Brown III - I Am Your Song
Michael Kiwanuka - Black Man In A White World
Mykia Jovan - 16 Shots
Miles Davis, Robert Glasper, Illa J - They Can't Hold Me Down
Jesse Fischer, Chris Turner - Electric Ladyland
Courtney Pine feat. Omar - Butterfly
Raquel Rodriguez - Don't Be Afraid
Jamila Woods - Heaven
Fujimoto Tetsuro - Down
Grace - Love Me Or Leave Me
Harvey Mason - If I Ever Loose This Heaven
Jerome Thomas - Chasing Paper
Spycc, High Hoo - Other Lover

Nicolay Interview
The Foreign Exchange - Shelter

DJ Rahsaan
Rufus feat. Chaka Kahn - Stop On By
Dennis Edwards - Don't Look Any Further
Prince - Strange Relationship
Stevie Wonder - As
Gap Band - Outstanding