Exotica XL, by Sim Nagai

Exotica XL

by Sim Nagai

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Digital is still dope. Wonderful album!!! Favorite track: Flight To Brazil.

tombelte played this on Brum Radio. love 'The Island' and 'Flight To Brazil'.

𝕍 𝕚 𝕣 𝕘 𝕠 ♕ 𝕍 𝕒 𝕟 𝕕 𝕒 𝕝 When the music is as good as the beer you know Belgium has some serious passion. 🇧🇪

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

Mastered & Lacquers Cut by Misjah@24Mastering
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1.	The Island 04:05	buy track
2.	If You Could See My Daydreams 03:13	buy track
3.	Douglas Firs 03:36 video	buy track
4.	Tropics 02:32	buy track
5.	Pacific Seashore 02:38	buy track
6.	Hiroshi Nagai Drawings 03:00	buy track
7.	Toucan 03:54	buy track
8.	Dragon Fruit 02:34	buy track
9.	Flight To Brazil 02:42 video	buy track
10.	Takayama 03:07	buy track
11.	Corals 02:48	buy track
12.	Body & Soul 02:47 video	buy track
13.	Summer Song 02:13	buy track

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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