The Pad has been long overdue for a new piece of Ambrosia. The latest section comes from The Foreign Exchange with their sophomore album "Leave It All Behind". This emcee/producer duo is Phonte and Nicolay who originally hail from North Carolina and The Netherlands respectively. I would describe this album as an "instant classic". Phonte fully debuts his singing skills over Nicolay's mellow electro-soul rhythms while still showcasing roots as a rapper. The Foreign Exchange branched out on this album beyond the hip-hop heavy debut "Connected" to re-invent their selves as a group. Featuring collaborations with Muhsinah, Yazarah and Darien Brockington, this work truly achieved perfection status. Although every track is Amborsia, my personal favorites are Daykeeper ft. Muhsinah, Take Off The Blues ft. Darien Brockington and If This Is Love Ft. Yazarah.
01. Daykeeper feat. Muhsinah
02. Take Off The Blues feat. Darien Brockington
03. All Or Nothing/Coming Home To You feat. Darien Brockington
04. I Wanna Know
05. House Of Cards feat. Muhsinah
06. Sweeter Than You
07. Valediction
08. If She Breaks Your Heart feat. YahZarah
09. If This Is Love feat. YahZarah
10. Something To Behold feat. Muhsinah & Darien Brockington
11. Leave It All Behind
The Foreign Exchange Website
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