The Foreign Exchange Leave It All Behind Zip File 'link'
The Foreign Exchange — "Leave It All Behind" Zip File
- The Foreign Exchange is a musical duo consisting of Dutch producer/DJ Nicolay and American rapper/singer Phonte (formerly of Little Brother).
- Leave It All Behind is their debut album, originally released in 2004. It’s known for blending soul, hip-hop, and electronic elements, recorded entirely over the internet before that was common.
- The album became a landmark in independent soul/hip-hop, featuring tracks like “Raw Life,” “Nic’s Groove,” and “Be Alright.”
So, what inspired The Foreign Exchange to create "Leave It All Behind"? In interviews, Phonte and Discharge have cited a range of influences, from hip-hop legends like A Tribe Called Quest and The Wu-Tang Clan to indie rock bands like The National and Interpol. However, the EP's themes are decidedly personal, reflecting the artists' own experiences with love, loss, and transformation.