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Exotica XL

by Sim Nagai

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  • Cassette + Digital Album

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    Premium Ferric Tape
    Solid Orange Shell
    2-Panel J-Card - Printed Full Color Both Sides
    Full Colour Off set Printed Cassette Labels - Gloss
    Clear Norelco Cases
    Shrink Wrapped

    - Orders shipped from US to US & Canada are Tracked. Orders shipped from UK to UK & Greece are Tracked. All other orders ARE NOT TRACKED.
    - Name & Address must be in English Only.
    - Orders are not split into multiple packages due to the high costs of shipping. Please keep this in mind when purchasing pre-order items as you may want to place multiple orders to get specific releases faster. If your order contains more than one item the order will NOT ship until ALL items are in stock.
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    Includes unlimited streaming of Exotica XL via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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    ships out within 3 days
    edition of 150 
    Purchasable with gift card

      $10 USD or more 

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

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    Full Colour Offset Printing
    Eco Wallet with Spine
    4 Panel Inside Opening Gatefold
    Aqueous Semigloss
    Glass Mastered Discs
    Shrink Wrapped

    - Orders shipped from US to US & Canada are Tracked. Orders shipped from UK to UK & Greece are Tracked. All other orders ARE NOT TRACKED.
    - Name & Address must be in English Only.
    - Orders are not split into multiple packages due to the high costs of shipping. Please keep this in mind when purchasing pre-order items as you may want to place multiple orders to get specific releases faster. If your order contains more than one item the order will NOT ship until ALL items are in stock.
    - More info about shipping and rates: shop.coldbusted.org/policies

    Includes unlimited streaming of Exotica XL via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ... more
    ships out within 3 days
    edition of 200 
    Purchasable with gift card

      $10 USD or more 

     

  • Limited Edition 12 Inch Yellow Colored Vinyl
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Also available direct:
    coldb.us/exoticaxl

    This release is now sold out in the US and ships only from the UK

    12" Yellow Colored Vinyl (140g)
    Full Color Labels
    Polyethylene Inner Sleeve
    12" Premium 3mm Spined Sleeves 350gsm
    12" Square Insert with Sleeve Artwork
    Cold Busted Sticker Included Inside Jacket
    Sealed in a Polywrap (Permanent/Tamper Proof) Sleeve

    Records are packed between the Spined Sleeve and the Polywrap to avoid seam splits

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

    Please make sure your Name & Address is listed in English Only as required by our Fulfillment Center. If not it will be cancelled.

    Orders are not split into multiple packages due to the high costs of shipping. Please keep this in mind when purchasing pre-order items as you may want to place multiple orders to get specific releases faster. If your order contains more than one item the order will NOT ship until ALL items are in stock. More info about shipping and rates: shop.coldbusted.org/policies

    Includes unlimited streaming of Exotica XL via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ... more

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  • Limited Edition 12 Inch Vinyl Test Pressing
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Please buy to enjoy, not to sell on Discogs. Don't Pay The Flippers!

    Only 5 of these exist. 4 are for sale since we need to keep 1 copy to approve the pressing

    Test Pressings are in stock and Ship From the US.
    See 'shipping out on or around' date below.

    Black Vinyl
    Cold Busted Green & Orange Test Pressings Labels
    White Jacket with no hole
    Sticker on Front
    Gold Numbered Sticker on Back
    Hand Numbered on Vinyl
    Includes 6" x 2" Cold Busted 'Stereo At Its Best...' Sticker
    All inside a Clear Resealable Record Bag
    5 Copies

    Please make sure your Name & Address is listed in English Only as required by our Fulfillment Center. If not it will be cancelled.

    Orders are not split into multiple packages due to the high costs of shipping. Please keep this in mind when purchasing pre-order items as you may want to place multiple orders to get specific releases faster. If your order contains more than one item the order will NOT ship until ALL items are in stock. More info about shipping and rates: shop.coldbusted.org/policies

    Includes unlimited streaming of Exotica XL via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ... more

    Sold Out

  • Limited Edition 12 Inch Vinyl
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Also available direct:
    coldb.us/exoticaxl

    12" Black Vinyl (140g)
    Full Color Labels
    Polylined White Unprinted Innersleeves
    12" Premium 3mm Spined Sleeves 350gsm
    Cold Busted Sticker Included Inside Jacket
    Sealed in a Polywrap (Permanent/Tamper Proof) Sleeve

    Records are packed between the Spined Sleeve and the Polywrap to avoid seam splits

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

    Please make sure your Name & Address is listed in English Only as required by our Fulfillment Center. If not it will be cancelled.

    Orders are not split into multiple packages due to the high costs of shipping. Please keep this in mind when purchasing pre-order items as you may want to place multiple orders to get specific releases faster. If your order contains more than one item the order will NOT ship until ALL items are in stock. More info about shipping and rates: shop.coldbusted.org/policies

    Includes unlimited streaming of Exotica XL via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ... more

    Sold Out

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The Island 04:05
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Tropics 02:32
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Toucan 03:54
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Dragon Fruit 02:34
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Takayama 03:07
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Corals 02:48
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Summer Song 02:13

about

Sim Nagai specializes in imagined journeys to faraway places. The Belgian beat-maker finds inspiration from where he’s traveled as well as those places he’s yet to visit. Sim finds a connection with the ‘50s music genre of ‘exotica,’ a vintage flavor which aimed to sonically transport its listeners to distant locales. Sim takes on a similar mission with his debut album on Cold Busted, Exotica XL. Its 13 tracks convey rhythmic excursions to leisurely destinations — where palm trees shimmer in the wind and colorful birds fill the sky. Sim’s solid hip hop beat foundations accompany these visions, resulting in a distinctive style to be enjoyed by heads around the world.

The album opens with a familiar chord melody in “The Island” as waves gently crash in the sound-field. Guitars, birdcalls, and subdued drums channel a lazy day on the beach. There’s also the tougher rhythms of “Tropics,” featuring rousing strings and expressive atmospheres that’ll liven things up poolside. “Douglas Firs” proudly wears an inspiration from Twin Peaks on its sleeve, and “Toucan” seamlessly drops Asian-adjacent elements into its melodic stew. Things get jazzy and old school with the NYC-inspired “Body & Soul,” and “Takayama” brings out intricate drum patterns and synth work from Sim’s arsenal. With many more cuts and sounds to discover, Exotica XL is a first-class ticket to sunnier vibes.

credits

released April 9, 2021

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
Photos by Koen Demuynck
Executive Producer, Derrick Daisey
All works registered with Some Cutz Up (ASCAP)

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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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