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Tuesday, October 07, 2008
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Foreign Exchange- Leave It All Behind on iTunes NOW
Current mood:  giddy
You can now purchase and download the digital version of " Leave It All Behind" worldwide through the digital retailer of your choice! We have listed the links to some of the most widely platforms used below for your convenience. More plaforms worldwide will follow shortly so make sure you check our website regularly for the latest information and links. Also, remember that the 2CD digipak version including all of the instrumentals will be in stores next week, Monday October 13th (United Kingdom) Tuesday October 14th (USA/Canada) and Friday October 17th (rest of Europe). The limited edition 2LP gatefold version will drop late November. Again, thanks for your interest. We're very excited about the release of our second album and hope you are too!
Peace,
The Foreign Exchange (Phonte and Nicolay)
6:39 PM
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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Phonte and Nicolay interview on The Real Frequency
Get an inside peek at the creative process behind LIAB right here:
http://therealfrequency.podbus.com/blog/2008/09/22/foreign-exchange-nic-and-tay-interview/
Enjoy!
Peace,
Phonte
3:13 AM
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
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Phonte interview w/DJ Hyphen
Family,
I sat down to chop it up with my man DJ Hyphen last week at Rock the Bells.
We discussed the future of LB, Gordon Gartrell Radio, and of course, the new Foreign Exchange album.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/187456482714ebd1/
Enjoy!
Peace,
Phonte
9:17 AM
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FE-LIAB-The Sampler
Available for download now in the media player, or from here:
http://www.theforeignexchangemusic.com/LIAB_sampler.zip
Thanks for listening
Peace,
Phontigallo
1:05 AM
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
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Gordon Gartrell Radio- Episode 9 (The Birth Control Edition)
In this week's edition, Phonte discusses the trials and tribulations of parenthood and explains why you really don't wanna know how many sexual partners your s/o has had.
www.gordongartrellradio.com
Enjoy!
Tay
8:24 PM
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Tuesday, September 02, 2008
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Gordon Gartrell Radio- Episode 8 (The Grandpa John Edition)
This week Phonte discusses how Sarah Palin has officially ethered John McCain, the failure of the American education system, and uncovers a lost duet between Keith Sweat and Aaron Hall. www.gordongartrellradio.com
Peace,
Tigallo
9:19 PM
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Monday, September 01, 2008
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Leave It All Behind (tracklisting/artwork/release dates)
Four years after the release of their critically acclaimed debut "Connected," The Foreign Exchange returns with their sophomore set, "Leave It All Behind."
Consisting of singer/songwriter Phonte and producer Nicolay, The Foreign Exchange came together via the online hip-hop community Okayplayer.com in 2002. After trading files through Instant Messenger for over a year, Nicolay (living in his native Holland at the time) and Phonte (a Raleigh, NC resident) completed their debut album before they ever met each other in person. The album, "Connected," was released in 2004 to positive reviews, and was praised by legendary DJ's such as Jazzy Jeff, King Britt, and DJ Spinna for its inventive mix of hip-hop, R&B, and electronica.
"Leave It All Behind" finds The Foreign Exchange much closer in geography (Nicolay has since become a resident of Wilmington, NC), but located much further from their hip-hop origins. The duo's second full-length is a dark, multilayered affair that features Phonte showcasing his abilities as an exceptional lead and harmony vocalist, while Nicolay extends his musical palette to include sprinklings of jazz, downtempo, and house. The lush, Darien Brockington-assisted "Take Off the Blues" picks up where Connected's sleeper hit "Come Around" left off, while the complex polyrhythms and dreamy synthesizers of "Sweeter Than You" are described by Phonte as "swing jazz for the next century." Marc Mac (of legendary UK production team 4hero), also contributes a string arrangement to the duo's glorious cover of Stevie Wonder's oft-forgotten 1991 gem, "If She Breaks Your Heart."
In addition to appearances from longtime FE affiliates Darien Brockington and Yahzarah, the album also features guest shots from producer/keyboardist Zo! and vocalist Muhsinah.
Tracklisting:
01. Daykeeper
02. Take Off The Blues
03. All Or Nothing/Coming Home To You
04. I Wanna Know
05. House Of Cards
06. Sweeter Than You
07. Valediction
08. If She Breaks Your Heart
09. If This Is Love
10. Something To Behold
11. Leave It All Behind
Albumcover:
Link to the artwork (high resolution)
(Right click and 'save as').
Release dates:
DIGITAL ALBUM:
-Streetdate: OCTOBER 7 2008
CD ALBUM:
-Specially priced double disc digipak incl. the album on disc one and the full instrumental version of the album on disc two. The instrumentals are exclusive to the CD release!
-Streetdate: OCTOBER 10 (EUROPE), OCTOBER 14 (US) 2008
VINYL ALBUM:
-Limited to 1000 individually numbered pieces with gatefold artwork
-Includes two bonus remixes not available anywhere else
-Streetdate: TBA
Stay tuned for frequent updates, news and downloads on the official Foreign Exchange website.
Thank you for listening!
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Monday, August 25, 2008
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Friday, August 22, 2008
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Phonte and DJ Flash talk early 90’s R&B
Check out me and DJ Flash cuttin the fool to the classic sounds of Jodeci, Boyz II Men, and Shai:
http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A262715
Enjoy!
Peace,
Tay
1:14 AM
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