{"product_id":"sim-nagai-equator-hotline","title":"Sim Nagai - Equator Hotline","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"395\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/coldbusted.disco.ac\/e\/p\/12154684?download=false\u0026amp;s=xDlDqm4RAJXrykv-29jNTNhrVtI%3AYsrrnzEq\u0026amp;artwork=false\u0026amp;color=%2300B5FD\u0026amp;theme=white\" class=\"disco-embed\" name=\"disco-playlist-12154684\" id=\"disco-playlist-12154684\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/40kisU4OZCe2aVzEmglPgB?si=RTMk2awjRtqvxz74B26kNQ\" title=\"Spotify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSpotify\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/album\/1658072966\" title=\"Apple Music\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eApple Music\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/4tQgUXYeUkQQxxXzaGjx0m\" title=\"Busted Beats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBusted Beats\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSim Nagai loves traveling. Whether these are actual travels to beachy coasts and mountain vistas, or imagined through wishlists and dreams, travel is an inspiration for the Belgian producer's musical activities. Sim's latest album, Equator Hotline, is no different, featuring exotica-fueled beatscapes and transportive vibes. Titles like \"Post from Hawaii,\" \"Flute Resort,\" and \"Oceanic Whitetips\" are clues to where Sim's head is — but Equator Hotline is also a big step forward from previous releases. The tracks showcase an extra depth, and Sim's knack for lush instrumentation is beautifully amplified throughout the album's thirteen selections. Equator Hotline is like a sonic upgrade on your next flight to parts unknown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCuts like \"Gentle Breeze\" are Equator Hotline's bread and butter — on that tune, a sweet vibraphone line glides over a chilled rhythm track as magical bell trees and avian nature sounds tip-toe in the stereo field. It's introspective and calming, transmitting the feel of a lazy getaway. \"Catching Waves\" also gives the listener something to daydream about — reassuring chords on spacious keys complement a cool hi-hat line and expressive flourishes. The equator itself is breached on \"Deep in the Rainforest\" as busy percussion playfully accompanies the downtempo drum beat. Electric pianos and bass guitar come together for a stirring melodic motif, giving an emotional spin on tropical climes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEquator Hotline is a musical postcard sent from relaxing, sublime places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Sim Nagai - Flute Resort (2:48)\u003cbr\u003e2. Sim Nagai - Animal Lithographs (2:56)\u003cbr\u003e3. Sim Nagai - Rainbow Finch (2:59)\u003cbr\u003e4. Sim Nagai - Floating Through The Delta (2:48)\u003cbr\u003e5. Sim Nagai - Gentle Breeze (3:06)\u003cbr\u003e6. Sim Nagai - Catching Waves (2:33)\u003cbr\u003e7. Sim Nagai - Deep In The Rainforest (3:46)\u003cbr\u003e8. Sim Nagai - Adeus (2:52)\u003cbr\u003e9. Sim Nagai - Oceanic Whitetips (1:50)\u003cbr\u003e10. Sim Nagai - Our Happy Place (2:59)\u003cbr\u003e11. Sim Nagai - Post From Hawaii (2:48)\u003cbr\u003e12. Sim Nagai - Golden Hour (2:59)\u003cbr\u003e13. Sim Nagai - Baobab Jam (2:57)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded in Belgium\u003cbr\u003eProduced and Arranged by Sim Nagai\u003cbr\u003eAll songs written by S. Demuynck\u003cbr\u003eMastered \u0026amp; Lacquers Cut by Misjah@24Mastering\u003cbr\u003eManufactured by Mobineko\u003cbr\u003eDesign by Vitamin D\u003cbr\u003ePhoto by Koen Demuynck\u003cbr\u003eExecutive Producer, Derrick Daisey\u003cbr\u003eAll works registered with Some Cutz Up (ASCAP)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'FLUTE RESORT' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'SUMMER GIRL' (SHORT VERSION) AS PERFORMED BY SOUND EXPERIENCE.\u003cbr\u003eWRITTEN BY MELVIN MILES.\u003cbr\u003ePUBLISHED BY RESERVOIR 416.\u003cbr\u003eCOURTESY OF PHILLY GROOVE RECORDS (RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'ANIMAL LITHOGRAPHS' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'TROPICANDO' AS PERFORMED BY 101 STRINGS ORCHESTRA \u0026amp; LES BAXTER.\u003cbr\u003eWRITTEN BY LES BAXTER.\u003cbr\u003ePUBLISHED BY BAX MUSIC.\u003cbr\u003eCOURTESY OF COUNTDOWN MEDIA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'RAINBOW FINCH' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'AIN'T NO LIFE AFTER LOVE' AS PERFORMED BY KEISA BROWN.\u003cbr\u003eWRITTEN BY FRED KNIGHT.\u003cbr\u003ePUBLISHED BY KEY OF LIFE MUSIC \u0026amp; HARLEM MUSIC.\u003cbr\u003eCOURTESY OF AMHERST RECORDS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'FLOATING THROUGH THE DELTA' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING '飛鶴 (HIZURU)' AS PERFORMED BY HIZURU.\u003cbr\u003eWRITTEN BY RYOTA NOZAKI.\u003cbr\u003ePUBLISHED BY MUSILOGUE CO LTD.\u003cbr\u003eCOURTESY OF MUSILOGUE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'CATCHING WAVES' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'SHINE THE LIGHT' AS PERFORMED BY MAGENTA KEYS.\u003cbr\u003eWRITTEN BY KLAS GRANSTRÖM.\u003cbr\u003eCOURTESY OF GRIND RECORDS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'DEEP IN THE RAINFOREST' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'DAI DAI YA' AS PERFORMED BY BOB JAMES.\u003cbr\u003eWRITTEN BY ROBERT M JAMES.\u003cbr\u003ePUBLISHED BY BOBARY BOP MUSIC.\u003cbr\u003eCOURTESY OF TAPPAN ZEE RECORDS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'ADEUS' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'FUI EU' AS PERFORMED BY RÔMULO FRÓES.\u003cbr\u003eWRITTEN BY ROMULO FRÓES DE CARVALHO, GUILHERME HELD \u0026amp; EDUARDO JOSE CLIMACHAUSKA.\u003cbr\u003ePUBLISHED BY ALTERNETMUSIC.\u003cbr\u003eCOURTESY OF YB MUSIC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'OCEANIC WHITETIPS' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'COOL BREEZE' AS PERFORMED BY JADE STONE \u0026amp; LUV.\u003cbr\u003eWRITTEN BY RONNIE PATTON \u0026amp; DEBORAH BROWN.\u003cbr\u003ePUBLISHED BY PSYCHEDELIC SORCERY MUSIC.\u003cbr\u003eCOURTESY OF SUBLIMINAL SOUNDS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'OUR HAPPY PLACE' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'SPECTRAL STEPS' AS PERFORMED BY JEFFREY ALAN.\u003cbr\u003eWRITTEN BY JEFFREY ALAN.\u003cbr\u003ePUBLISHED BY CHESKY PRODUCTIONS.\u003cbr\u003eCOURTESY OF MANHATTAN PRODUCTION MUSIC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'POST FROM HAWAII' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'KAHO'OLAWE' AS PERFORMED BY STEVE \u0026amp; TERESA.\u003cbr\u003eWRITTEN BY STEPHEN MAII.\u003cbr\u003eCOURTESY OF ALOHA GOT SOUL.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'GOLDEN HOUR' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'SUNDOWNER' (RADIO EDIT) AS PERFORMED BY ALVIN DAVIS.\u003cbr\u003eWRITTEN BY A DAVIS.\u003cbr\u003ePUBLISHED BY HIDDEN MAN MUSIC.\u003cbr\u003eCOURTESY OF LASTMAN MUSIC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'BAOBAB JAM' CONTAINS A SAMPLE OF THE RECORDING 'GUIDING STARS' AS PERFORMED BY ALIKA LYMAN GROUP.\u003cbr\u003eWRITTEN BY ALIKA BRANCO LYMAN.\u003cbr\u003ePUBLISHED BY A MILLION STARS \u0026amp; ALIKA LYMAN MUSIC.\u003cbr\u003eCOURTESY OF ALOHA GOT SOUL.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Songs Above Made Possible by Tracklib\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cold Busted","offers":[{"title":"Limited Edition 12 Inch Vinyl","offer_id":40467708182589,"sku":"BUSTEDINCHES151","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Limited Edition Cassette","offer_id":40467708215357,"sku":"BUSTED231CS","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Limited Edition 12 Inch Vinyl Test Pressing","offer_id":40557719126077,"sku":"BUSTEDINCHES151TP","price":52.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1864\/9485\/products\/sim-nagai-equator-hotline-989358.jpg?v=1679697257","url":"https:\/\/coldbusted.org\/en-eu\/products\/sim-nagai-equator-hotline","provider":"COLD BUSTED","version":"1.0","type":"link"}