As Nickelman, Yuki Kitano has been creating music for more than 15 years, making his own mark on the beat-tape and lo-fi scene. Originally from Osaka Japan, Nickelman’s solo talents have been developing alongside his long term musical collaborator FROGMAN. Sharing a passion for deep beats, the two artists have worked to build ‘Freemanz Production’, releasing a tidy discography of chillout and jazzy tracks which manage to slow down time as you hit play. This partnership was also behind Deepconstruction Records, a label out there to support contributions from the worlds of lo-fi, hip hop and rap.

Nickelman’s collection of solo music has also continued to expand, with 13 separate LP size offerings up on his Bandcamp. The tracks presented carry deep vibes, glowing synth bass and a hazy atmosphere that surrounds the listener.

The pace of production hasn’t slowed, and the most recent addition to the discography was added in early January of this year. That said we’re looking back a little further to 2019 with the music on display today. ‘Sweet Blunts’ was supported by the record label URBNET last June as part of Nickelman’s ‘Elements’ album, and the bpm sits between typical lo-fi and instrumental hip-hop, maintaining a warm vibe rather than a melted one.

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