Nicolay - The Foreign Exchange 'Connected' 20th Anniversary Pt 1

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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com https://www.theforeignexchangemusic.com/ In the second installment of Sean's conversation with Nicolay, the Foreign Exchange producer offers up a track-by-track commentary on the group's debut 'Connected,' which celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. Featuring exclusive stems and samples directly from Nicolay's archives. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Nicolay: Instagram | Twitter