Equator Hotline, by Sim Nagai

Equator Hotline

by Sim Nagai

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Mastered & Lacquers Cut by Misjah@24Mastering
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Records are packed between the Spined Sleeve and the Polywrap to avoid seam splits

Mastered & Lacquers Cut by Misjah@24Mastering
Pressed at Mobineko

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- Include Phone Number
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2-Panel J-Card - Printed Full Color Both Sides
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Clear Norelco Cases
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1.	Flute Resort 02:48	buy track
2.	Animal Lithographs 02:56	buy track
3.	Rainbow Finch 02:59	buy track
4.	Floating Through The Delta 02:48	buy track
5.	Gentle Breeze 03:06	buy track
6.	Catching Waves 02:33	buy track
7.	Deep In The Rainforest 03:46	buy track
8.	Adeus 02:52	buy track
9.	Oceanic Whitetips 01:50	buy track
10.	Our Happy Place 02:59	buy track
11.	Post From Hawaii 02:48	buy track
12.	Golden Hour 02:59	buy track
13.	Baobab Jam 02:57	buy track

about

Sim Nagai loves traveling. Whether these are actual travels to beachy coasts and mountain vistas, or imagined through wishlists and dreams, travel is an inspiration for the Belgian producer's musical activities. Sim's latest album, Equator Hotline, is no different, featuring exotica-fueled beatscapes and transportive vibes. Titles like "Post from Hawaii," "Flute Resort," and "Oceanic Whitetips" are clues to where Sim's head is — but Equator Hotline is also a big step forward from previous releases. The tracks showcase an extra depth, and Sim's knack for lush instrumentation is beautifully amplified throughout the album's thirteen selections. Equator Hotline is like a sonic upgrade on your next flight to parts unknown.

Cuts like "Gentle Breeze" are Equator Hotline's bread and butter — on that tune, a sweet vibraphone line glides over a chilled rhythm track as magical bell trees and avian nature sounds tip-toe in the stereo field. It's introspective and calming, transmitting the feel of a lazy getaway. "Catching Waves" also gives the listener something to daydream about — reassuring chords on spacious keys complement a cool hi-hat line and expressive flourishes. The equator itself is breached on "Deep in the Rainforest" as busy percussion playfully accompanies the downtempo drum beat. Electric pianos and bass guitar come together for a stirring melodic motif, giving an emotional spin on tropical climes.

Equator Hotline is a musical postcard sent from relaxing, sublime places.

credits

released March 24, 2023

Recorded in Belgium
Produced and Arranged by Sim Nagai
All songs written by S. Demuynck
Mastered & Lacquers Cut by Misjah@24Mastering
Manufactured by Mobineko
Design by Vitamin D
Photo by Koen Demuynck
Executive Producer, Derrick Daisey
All works registered with Some Cutz Up (ASCAP)

'FLUTE RESORT' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'SUMMER GIRL' (SHORT VERSION) AS PERFORMED BY SOUND EXPERIENCE.
WRITTEN BY MELVIN MILES.
PUBLISHED BY RESERVOIR 416.
COURTESY OF PHILLY GROOVE RECORDS (RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT).

'ANIMAL LITHOGRAPHS' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'TROPICANDO' AS PERFORMED BY 101 STRINGS ORCHESTRA & LES BAXTER.
WRITTEN BY LES BAXTER.
PUBLISHED BY BAX MUSIC.
COURTESY OF COUNTDOWN MEDIA.

'RAINBOW FINCH' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'AIN'T NO LIFE AFTER LOVE' AS PERFORMED BY KEISA BROWN.
WRITTEN BY FRED KNIGHT.
PUBLISHED BY KEY OF LIFE MUSIC & HARLEM MUSIC.
COURTESY OF AMHERST RECORDS.

'FLOATING THROUGH THE DELTA' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING '飛鶴 (HIZURU)' AS PERFORMED BY HIZURU.
WRITTEN BY RYOTA NOZAKI.
PUBLISHED BY MUSILOGUE CO LTD.
COURTESY OF MUSILOGUE.

'CATCHING WAVES' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'SHINE THE LIGHT' AS PERFORMED BY MAGENTA KEYS.
WRITTEN BY KLAS GRANSTRÖM.
COURTESY OF GRIND RECORDS.

'DEEP IN THE RAINFOREST' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'DAI DAI YA' AS PERFORMED BY BOB JAMES.
WRITTEN BY ROBERT M JAMES.
PUBLISHED BY BOBARY BOP MUSIC.
COURTESY OF TAPPAN ZEE RECORDS.

'ADEUS' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'FUI EU' AS PERFORMED BY RÔMULO FRÓES.
WRITTEN BY ROMULO FRÓES DE CARVALHO, GUILHERME HELD & EDUARDO JOSE CLIMACHAUSKA.
PUBLISHED BY ALTERNETMUSIC.
COURTESY OF YB MUSIC.

'OCEANIC WHITETIPS' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'COOL BREEZE' AS PERFORMED BY JADE STONE & LUV.
WRITTEN BY RONNIE PATTON & DEBORAH BROWN.
PUBLISHED BY PSYCHEDELIC SORCERY MUSIC.
COURTESY OF SUBLIMINAL SOUNDS.

'OUR HAPPY PLACE' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'SPECTRAL STEPS' AS PERFORMED BY JEFFREY ALAN.
WRITTEN BY JEFFREY ALAN.
PUBLISHED BY CHESKY PRODUCTIONS.
COURTESY OF MANHATTAN PRODUCTION MUSIC.

'POST FROM HAWAII' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'KAHO'OLAWE' AS PERFORMED BY STEVE & TERESA.
WRITTEN BY STEPHEN MAII.
COURTESY OF ALOHA GOT SOUL.

'GOLDEN HOUR' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'SUNDOWNER' (RADIO EDIT) AS PERFORMED BY ALVIN DAVIS.
WRITTEN BY A DAVIS.
PUBLISHED BY HIDDEN MAN MUSIC.
COURTESY OF LASTMAN MUSIC.

'BAOBAB JAM' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'GUIDING STARS' AS PERFORMED BY ALIKA LYMAN GROUP.
WRITTEN BY ALIKA BRANCO LYMAN.
PUBLISHED BY A MILLION STARS & ALIKA LYMAN MUSIC.
COURTESY OF ALOHA GOT SOUL.

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Sim Nagai Brussels, Belgium

Brussels based beatmaker with a taste for exotic samples and summery sounds. Currently releasing on Cold Busted and S!x Music. 🇧🇪

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