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Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Sitting In My Room With My Smoking Jacket On

Goodie Mob and The Roots performed on Jimmy Fallon last week. It was extra funky. [OKP]It may be too early for bedroom eyes, Phonte, but it's all good. [FYBM]We're late on this K-Swiss ad that features the ever-smooth Jose James....

ill Mami  |  11/16/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

First Spin

Focus And Phonte Stay Grinding Through This 'Recession'

Producer extraordinaire Focus and the forever multitasking Phonte bring you the tragic tale of a baller whose budget takes a fatal blow from dainty, manicured hands. "Recession" is the first single from Focus' Avant Garde Project, scheduled to drop next...

Fave  |  11/11/2009 at 6:00 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Free Music, Reviews

'Just Visiting Too' With Zo! & Friends

Between teaching music to inner-city youth in DC and touring as part of Foreign Exchange, Zo! has been working diligently in the lab on his own projects. While putting the finishing touches on his Sunstorm LP (scheduled to drop Summer...

Fave  |  11/03/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

The Interwebs

Soulcial Media

The strength of music dwells in its ability to connect us to the memories that shape our lives. The bond between our souls and the song is often enhanced when connecting with the song makers. Our desire to affix ourselves...

Fave  |  10/02/2009 at 5:30 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

East Coast Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

The Foreign Exchange is taking a little break from touring for a hot minute, but when they crank it back up again in a few weeks we got you covered with free tickets. Which means that Bouncers in Baltimore, New...

Butta  |  09/30/2009 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Reviews

Nicolay Shines On 'City Lights Vol. 2: Shibuya'

The Foreign Exchange is a musical reflection of the global glue adhering our spirits together. What started as two musicians swapping files over the internet, Nicolay and Phonte have transformed their passion for music into an international movement, while bringing...

Fave  |  09/24/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

On The Road With The Foreign Exchange

Trust me, I know that all of the members of Foreign Exchange didn't grow up together. And it would be a totally "foreign" concept to think that they get along all the time. But still, seeing the videos of them...

Harlem  |  09/18/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Nicolay's 'City Lights Vol. 2: Shibuya' Available Online Now, But Beware Of iTunes

Today is a day in which to rejoice, Nicolay fans! City Lights Vol. 2: Shibuya is now available online a week prior to the hard copy release date of next Tuesday, September 15th. Advance word is that this is...

Butta  |  09/08/2009 at 11:30 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

West Coast Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

I know it seems like other parts of the country have been having all of the giveaway fun, but we haven't forgotten about you, West Coast Bouncers! To prove that, we've teamed up with our partners in crime The Foreign...

Butta  |  09/07/2009 at 6:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Phonte & Eric Roberson Honor, Channel Michael Jackson In London

This past weekend at the Jazz Cafe in UK, music lovers were treated to a two-night concert in celebration of Michael Jackson's birthday. It's no secret that the Jazz Cafe stays doing it right, but they upped the ante...

Butta  |  08/31/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Cleveland Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

Cleveland Bouncers, you're up next to get some sweet flavor in your ear from The Foreign Exchange, and we're you're number one spot to snag some free tickets. We're giving away three tickets for FE lovers to see Phonte, Nicolay,...

Butta  |  08/06/2009 at 5:00 PM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Indianapolis Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

Once again SoulBounce and The Foreign Exchange got the hook up for FE fans. This time the group is taking the show to Indianapolis, and we are your free ticket connection. We're giving away three individual tickets to see...

Butta  |  08/05/2009 at 5:00 PM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DC & Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To The Summer Spirit Festival!

SoulBounce and The Foreign Exchange are back at it! As exclusive concert ticket partners with FE, we're proud to present a giveaway from our family to the home team to see Nicolay, Phonte, YahZarah, Darien Brockington, Zo! and The...

Butta  |  07/30/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Art & Soul

'M3: MC's, Mics & Metaphors' Gives Visual Insight Into the Master of Ceremonies

Hip Hop has always been a blend of different disciplines. It is a culture rooted in music but elaborated in a variety of ways, including the visual. And arguably the most visible figure in Hip Hop is the MC. In...

Ro  |  07/23/2009 at 2:30 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

First Spin

DJ Spinna Gives Us A 'Sonic Smash' With 'New York'

After taking some time to flex his skill in other genres of music DJ Spinna has re-immersed himself in Hip Hop. And he's pulled out all the stops on his new album Sonic Smash, which is available today. He's employed...

Ro  |  07/21/2009 at 4:00 PM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Carlitta Durand & Zo! To Release Projects On Official FE Music Imprint

Shibuya and "Purple Flip" are just the beginning, folks. Nicolay and Phonte have confirmed that The Foreign Exchange has expanded from an act to full-fledged imprint and plans to release albums by Carlitta Durand and Zo! This is something we've...

nOvaMatic  |  07/21/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

First Spin, Releases

'Take A Trip' With Phonte As Marc Mac Goes 'In Between The Lines'

Those of you familiar with UK-based 4Hero are already up on Marc Mac. His latest release, In Between The Lines, veers away from the duo's electronic-influenced output to bring us an EP rooted in soulful Hip-Hop. One track already gaining ground...

nOvaMatic  |  07/15/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

First Spin

The Foreign Exchange & Friends Got That 'Purple' Stuff

 It would seem that Nicolay and Phonte of the Foreign Exchange know absolutely nothing about taking a break, since they manage to drop bonus after bonus with every blink of the eye. Today's gem harkens back to Prince's most purple...

nOvaMatic  |  07/10/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

The Interwebs

Phonte On MJ: 'Don't Let Them Talk About Our Brother'

Ever since I read Phonte's tweet that he was in the "process of writing a piece on the defense of Michael Jackson's legacy," I have been waiting with baited breath to read his opinions on the matter. Truth be told,...

ill Mami  |  06/30/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (15)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Turn My Swag On' Never Sounded So Soulful!

Leave it to Phonte. At a recent Foreign Exchange show in Toronto, he took his already entertaining member introductions to the next level. With the band in full, although relaxed, swing, he offers "With this kinda Neo-Soul shit, you can take...

nOvaMatic  |  06/19/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink