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Animix One Hundred & Forty Seven: Nathan Kofi

I Am That I Am

Radio Shows | NTS | Rinse France | Kiosk | The Lot | Intergalactic FM | Future Intel | Refuge WW |

This last year has been difficult for most of us. As if we were all locked-in into the same shitty VR game. Besides the repercussion of the pandemic, a bunch of personal conflicts came to the surface these last months and also significantly impacted my music preference and thus my music experience.  

Since club culture has basically ceased to exist, it made way to explore untouched and previously touched music genres and artists. This 1-hour mix for Refuge WorldWide reflects all of the above. A sonic journey through pain, suffering, ups and downs, but primarily an hour filled with a renewed fresh breath of air that was long overdue. So enjoy a different face of mine xxx Nathan Kofi

Tracklist:
A Curious End - Ishi Vu
6PM Breakfast - Mister Water Wet & Monkey20
Wild Woods - Tomu DJ
To Nocturnal Fellows - Yolabmi
Grace - The Soft Pink Truth
Nico - Waves - One Song
Acostados - DJ Pyton
Guide You - Toni - True Beauty
Boxes - Moses Sumney
La Luz Blue18 - Ishi Vu
Let all the poisons that lurk in the mud seep out - Kelsey Lu, Yves Tumor, Kelly Moran, Moses Boyd.
No Longer - Happa
Slim94 - DJ Haydn
Deeper and Deeper - Coco Bryce
Lonely Hearts Club - Dreamcast 
Life Lessons from Amber Mama - Tobe Nwigwe
Life's A Funny Place (Heaven Verse) - Mister Water Wet & Monkey20
Wiil Age - Eureka!
Gathering - Healion
Tranquil Lust Mommy - Maara
The Nile - A Guy Called Gerald
7038634357 - Sugar Armor
Lord You're Holy Ballin' - Kanye West Sunday Service

Refuge WorldWide – Nathan Kofi – May 15th

The limiter is a bit harsh at some points, sorry bout that.

Doka Studio Sit Down Session #30 w/ Sandrien & Nathan Kofi

3-hour Studio Sit Down Session at Doka Amsterdam – 12.09.2020

keyeke – Morphosis [DLTAPE01]

Dekmantel and Patta join forces once more for another collaboration. Since 2015, the two homegrown Amsterdam imprints have collaborated on a very special release highlighting local talent. Following up on the success of the 2020 compilation, this year’s edition has a mirrored impetus, presenting a choice selection of our favourite established artists and up-and-comers based in The Netherlands. Available on a limited 150 cassette tape and digital release, the album arrives in tandem with unique merchandise items – two Patta x Dekmantel t-shirts and a hooded sweater.

For the 2021 instalment, eight purveyors and shapers of the Dutch scene have each whipped up an exclusive contribution. Launching things off, there’s De Lichting associate and Kommune founder Nathan Kofi with ‘Omdu,’ a sunburst take on classic deep house. Next up are familiar fixtures of Holland’s club-circuit, Jasmín – who dives into the world of production via 'Purl Stich Knitting' – and Cinnaman's esoteric 'Duck.' Famed for her hardware live sets, Rotterdam's Alberta Balsam offers up 'Pyramids,' a centrifuge of warbling 303 basslines and icy-sharp refrains. Flipping over to the B-side, you can find, amongst other earth-shattering tracks from Naone and Nadia Struiwigh, Garage Noord resident DJ Corridor’s 'Never,' a euphoric blend of delicate, watery melodies and flexed breakbeat. Before Mary Lake dispatches 'Back From Crete,' the hyper-glitched out melody infused with wiggy, shuddering bass.

A mixtape dedicated to club basements, dusky summer festival evenings and crowded house parties – in sum, a love note to all that we've missed in the past 18 months. While impossible to collapse into a single, definable sound, the cassette is flooded by the unmistakable flavour of dance fervour. Amping up the energy to insurmountable levels, navigating kaleidoscopic twists and turns – take it as a promise of everything that’s to come in 2022.

A very limited amount of tape cassettes are available only with each merchandise item from this year's Patta x Dekmantel collection (1 per person, first come first served). Digital copies can be pre-ordered only via our Bandcamp, streaming will be available on August 6.

Buy via Bandcamp

Omdu [DKMNTL x PATTA]

keyeke – Message From Enyo

My contribution to the SoHaSo ambient compilation:
SOMEWHERE V.

"Drift off; and dream on dreamer".

Releases December 16, 2021 on limited Cassette.

https://sohaso.bandcamp.com/album/somewhere-v

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keyeke – Ambia [SoHaSo]

Aah, we’re so hyped to tell you that Amsterdam-based DJ/producer and De Lichting member Nathan Kofi (fka Nathan Surreal) made the newest United Identities podcast where he gives us a masterclass in eclecticism by seamlessly blending music by Archie Shepp, Mykki Blanco, Nikki Nair and many others. 

Tracklist:
Miss Kittin & The Hacker – Kittin Intro
SIR E.U – Ion wanna do it right now [prod. TOOTH CHOIR] 
Jon Doppler – Computational Flan
Archie Shepp – Song For Mozambique
Mark Pritchard – Heavy As Stone
Persian – Drift
D Base – Dreaming
Bizarre – Any Day
Mykki Blanco – Fuck Your Choices
Nicola Cruz – Se Pone Caliente
Rhyw – Bee Stings
Nikki Nair – Lemma [forthcoming]
Year Unknown – Timer
Nikki Nair – XXX [forthcoming]
Joy Orbison – red velve7
Banbwoi – Eskimo
Manmade Deejay – Pane
Teams – Isolation
HVL – Hola Drive
Rubio – A Minute Of Your Helltouch
Galcher Lustwerk – Bansby
Jb Rose – Wake Up (King Britt Underwater Scuba Mix) 
Two Shell – End Of The Party
Nathan Kofi – Candy Girl [forthcoming]

Nathan Kofi - United Identities Podcast 019

My contribution to the new compilation ‘DLUA’ is published as of now. All proceeds of this compilation will go to marginalised and vulnerable communities hit by the war in Ukraine. Enjoy the music and help the people in need 🇺🇦.

Fundraiser: Coalition To Support Black People In Ukraine.

Nathan Kofi - Pacemaker [DLUA]

Gepresenteerd door: Vincent Reinders & Veronica van Hoogdalem

Vincent Reinders en Veronica van Hoogdalem presenteren iedere zondagavond van 22:00 tot 01:00 uur ‘Wat Anders’, een genre-overstijgend programma met veel aandacht voor beatsculture.





3FM Playlist:

G.E.O. Corp - Holodrum 
Arakjo - Earth (Ebende Remix)
OCB - RS3 
Nathan Kofi - Words of Affirmation
Deuteron - Tribe One
Interplanetary Criminal & DJ Cosworth - Untitled B
Pariah - Frogspawn
Nathan Kofi - My Heart Will Go On
Deetron - In Main
Inland - Acidalia
Nathan Kofi - Omdu
Nathan Kofi - Candy Girl
HVL - Orphin Spill
Skin on Skin - sos rescue 001 b1
Arkajo - Truth
Pearson Sound - Alien Mode
Nathan Kofi - A feeling of ikigai
Dr.Motte and Westbam - Sunshine (DJOKO Break Mix)

Nathan Kofi – npo 3FM x Omroep Zwart – "Wat Anders!" 30.10.2022

Remix I made for the legendary Santonio Echols. Known from "Reese & Santonio".

https://www.deejay.de/Santonio_Echols_Thirty_Two_EP_SHFIMPR005_Vinyl__936489

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Santonio Echols – The Burner (Nathan's Reshape Mix)

Guest mix for Oroko Radio, Ghana (Accra), by Nathan Kofi 
– 24.04.2023

Oroko Radio – Guest mix by Nathan Kofi – 24.04.2023

My contribution to De Lichting's 'drie-nul-drie' vinyl compilation.

Buy digi/vinyl

Acidic Rain (ft. E.M.)

(Digi-only) Bonus track contribution to De Lichting's "drie-nul-drie" vinyl compilation album.

Digi only

Acid Test (On Acid Mix) [digi-only bonus track]

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The Metropolitan Soul Museum helmed Kulture Galerie returns with Volume 2 of its various artist-focused release series. This new 5 tracks compilation showcases some of the finest Dutch and American sound, all brought together by London’s own MSM.

Amongst the collection there is an original composition from lauded American artist and Delsin regular John Beltran (+ a special ambient version of said track available exclusively on Bandcamo), and more from Böhm (030303), US’ best kept secret Tramic, De Lighting’s’ own Nathan Kofi & RDS and of course the label bosses Metropolitan Soul Museum themselves.

Nathan Kofi & RDS – Bankastraat [KGV002 – 12" Compilation]

Nathan Kofi At FBI Radio – Sunset With Deepa – Sydney Australia

Mattias El Mansouri – Tja Hej Salam
Arkajo – Sagan
Konstrukt – Christine Benz (Conforce remix)
Kaap – Sunray
Eversines – Separation
Ronin – Coming Over To You
Mark Du Mosch – Blessings
Kage – Meke
RDS – The Almighty
The Maghreban – Wrong Move
Paranoid Lonndon w/ Mutado Pintado – Suck A Dick (vocal)
LSDXOXO – FREAKQUECY
Byron Yeates – Sweat Ur Prayers
Decius – Gay Futures  
Byron Yeates – Sweat your prayers
Dust-e-1 – Hypomania
Ishi Vu - Metamorfos 
Suki & Sniper1 – Rhythm Export
Cleveland – Forest
Nathan (Kofi) Surreal – A Feeling of Ikigai
Dima Disk - Betty
Huerta – Traces

Shout out to @deepa-alam <3 thanks for the invite!

Nathan Kofi At FBI Radio – Sunset With Deepa – Sydney Australia

My contribution to De Lichting's DLAID fundraiser compilation:

De Lichting unites in a new musical venture to raise funds and aid those in dire situations caused by war and conflict. The proceeds will further support humanitarian aid for the following causes:

•⁠ ⁠Gaza
•⁠ ⁠DR Congo

If you’re able to support, please consider doing so. We will be donating 100% of the revenue from this album. For full transparency we researched and selected two organizations; ‘MAP & Mercy Corp’ to help the above mentioned causes respectively.

- Medical Aid for Palestinians (www.map.org.uk)
- Mercy Corp for DRC (www.mercycorps.org/where-we-work/democratic-republic-congo)

Support Here

Frequent Visitor [DLAID]

Amsterdam local @nathankofi up for #147. A very well respected member of the Amsterdam team and part of the legendary De School team, Nathan has a range of musical pursuits worth noting. 

We originally connected in 2019 when he invited me for my first ever radio show in Europe, a stream on Red Light Radio for his old radio show. He's also an important member of the lovely @delichting record label which has a suit of beautiful releases. His own dubby, dreamy productions have been showcased on the label & a range of others too! 

So happy to have you in the series - thanks Nathan! <3

My last set before leaving the country for an extend period of time. I would say this was absolutely one of my best dj memories of 2023, and one of my best sets ever. Simultaneously, it was also the most exhausting and mentally draining experience, closing Het Muzieklokaal during a weekender. But we closed it down with an electrifying collective energy. What a magic, emotion and electricity in the room.. Played 4,5 hours and did my best to take everyebody on a sonic journey transitioning from a steamy night into the morning sunrise - energy by night, vibes by morning. Even when I was getting a lil tired - after some hours in - It just took me a brief moment to see what was happening around me.. And seeing everybody “locked-in-groove” in a big circle around me, got me recharged instantly to keep that groove going. It was a special one.

Especially being surprised by my mother who showed up at 05:30 to join the closing ritual with us. Can you imagine.. People standing on speakers, club still packed, people giving there last, mommy on the side-line taking all the clout with her moves, smiling sweating exposed bodies ecstaticly moving in a collective manner. Just wow.

Het Weekend – Sunday – Nathan Kofi, Closing Set at De School

It is on dark and sweaty dance floors that we get inspired, connect and leave our differences away to live in the present. With this compilation of music pressed in two parts and written by a set of artists from very diverse horizons, it is Polychrome’s perspective on the rave that we want to share. One where sound and light are the only points of reference, opening the space for liberating experiences.

The dance floor is also a space of self-reflection. The A-side is catered by two artists from one of our favorite collectives, De Lichting. With “A Reflection”, RDS opens up and shares a beautifully crafted house gem, providing for a soft and introspective yet groovy “eyes closed” dance. Nathan Kofi takes on the A2 with his unique deep house sound, layering sweet and cinematic synth sounds over an Afro-induced drum sequencing, creating a warm sonic envelope. On the B-side, James Free mixes acid synthesis, roaring bass line, and breaks to create a progressive and subtly melodic dance floor track, one that leaves you positively triggered. With the final track of the record, Rotterdam’s Mata Disk offers a glowing light over polyrhythms and very electronic noises, offering this body of work a deserved radiating curtain close.
credits
released September 6, 2024

Produced by Rein de Sauvage Nolting, Nathan Kofi, Cooper Fraser and Julian Determan
Mastering by Analogcut
Visual Direction by Gerard Musquera aka geri

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Panolicum [polychrome audio]

© De Lichting, 2024

De Lichting Presents: Nathan Kofi’s Debut Album I Am That I Am – A Personal Odyssey.

Tracklist

WOLKEN (04:00) *
EGO (05:04) *
OKAERI (06:05)
DJAI (05:45)
WEKŪ (06:31)
EFUA (04:25) *
* Indicates corresponding visualizer.

Following RDS's E-mutations, De Lichting ventures into a new chapter with their latest releases, transitioning from a focus on collective synergy to intimate, individual storytelling from its core artists.

Nathan Kofi’s upcoming debut album I Am That I Am stands as the next sonic statement from the De Lichting—a personal odyssey reflecting growth, deep introspection, and identity. The album takes listeners on a personal journey through time. Each track, crafted over several years, reflects a dynamic evolution, passing through multiple phases of growth and experimentation. This carefully curated collection connects the dots between past and present, weaving together a cohesive sonic experience.

Inspired by Peter Tosh’s iconic 1977 anthem, Kofi’s album title embodies a powerful declaration of self-identity, independence, and inner strength, embracing the spirit of individuality as both a message and a movement. The album explores Kofi’s internal struggle between taking responsibility and evading it—a paradox, which can be interpreted from either perspective.

The six-track album sees Kofi navigating new creative territory. WOLKEN stands out with its fusion of Dutch lyrics and a hip-house-leaning ambient foundation, effortlessly bridging introspective soundscapes with minimalistic drum paterns. Meanwhile, EGO and EFUA dive deeper into IDM-inspired textures and broken beats, evoking ’90s-era nostalgia with layers that nod to artists like Plaid. These three tracks are further elevated by one-minute visualizers created by Djoa Lekatompessy (Hittegolf Studio), which feel more like evocative short films, enhancing the multi-sensory storytelling and adding depth to the album’s themes.

The remaining tracks, OKAERI, DJAI, and WEKŪ, invite listeners straight to the dance floor, propelled by a steady four-to-the-floor pulse. These tracks highlight Kofi’s knack for crafting emotionally resonant house anthems, drawing dancers inward while syncing their external body movements to the pulse of 909 drums, the Deluge Synthstrom, and lush LEM Bit Crumar pads.

I Am That I Am Releases: December 6th.

Nathan Kofi – I Am That I Am

I had the honour of preparing a mix for @thebeat3fm The Beat by @Justinverkijk, following the release of my album 'I Am That I Am' back in December. Kudos to Vincent Reinders (@venz22) for stepping in while Justin enjoyed some well-deserved rest. Thank you both for the opportunity.

Tracklist: 
Nathan Kofi for The Beat, 3FM (ntr)

1. Fp-Oner – Platinum Soul
2. Nathan Kofi – Weku [De Lichting]
3. Stevan Tang – Potential Light
4. Picture – Forskudt
5. D-Base – Dreaming
6. M5 – Celestival Highways
7. Leod – Untitled 01
8. John Thomas – No Consideration
9. Huerco S – Plonk IV
10. Nathan Kofi – Djai [De Lichting]
11. Nathan Kofi – Wolken [De Lichting]
12. Circadian Rhythms – Systematic Soul
13. RDS - Underwater (Dream Mix)
14. Shielding – Dunsta
15. Floorplan – Envy
16. Stonemaker – FlashFunk
17. Luuk van Dijk - Get My Luv
18. Aphrodisiac – Song Of The Siren (Mediterranean Mix)
19. Nathan Kofi – Efua [De Lichting]
20. Nathan Kofi – Ego [De Lichting]

Nathan Kofi for The Beat by Justin Verkijk – 3FM (ntr)

Last month I played at Shelter in Amsterdam for my second time alongside DJ Bone and Josh Wink. Here's the recording, enjoy.

More on Nathan at: 
www.facebook.com/nathansurreal

Nathan Surreal at Shelter Amsterdam w/ DJ Bone & Josh Wink - 17.06.2017

The A3 of 'De Lichting - Éën compilation'.

Order the 2 x 12'' at: www.delichting.com

Distributed by Bordello A Parigi

https://delichting.bandcamp.com/releases

Nathan Surreal  - Eprex 4000 [De Lichting Één]

A1: A Change of Heart (Original mix)
A2: Hanakotoba (Original mix)
B1: Where Were We (Original mix)
B2: Where Were We (Lord of the Isles remix)

Nathan Surreal returns with another EP for Biologic Records. ’A Change Of Heart’ is due for digital-only release on June 29th.

‘A Change Of Heart’ is a cathartic peak time workout full of radiant vocal bursts and ricocheting hits. ‘Kanakotoba’ is a blissful ambient stepper full of dubby echoes and crisp percussion. For his remix of ‘Where Were We’, Lord Of The Isles brandishes warm, expansive pads amongst sharp broken beats.

On the same day as this EP, the label will also release a vinyl-only EP featuring a joint effort from Nathan Surreal and Herzel, with further remixes by Marquis Hawkes and Lord Of The Isles.

▪️Spotify: http://bit.ly/A-Change-Of-Heart-EP
▪️Vinyl: http://bit.ly/BIO34-Bandcamp
▪️Premiere: http://bit.ly/ResidentAdvisor-Premiere

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A Change Of Heart EP - BIO34 + Lord of the Isles remix

https://nativeresponse.bandcamp.com/album/nr004-v-a

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Nathan Surreal - A Low Hum [Native Response 004]

Release Date: 12th October

Bandcamp: https://nightdefinedrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/chaotic-behaviour-ep
djshop: https://bit.ly/2zQPzrO
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Phonica: https://bit.ly/2OzCQSA
Discogs: https://bit.ly/2yeBvX6

Artist: As Far As I know
Title: Chaotic Behaviour EP
Label: Night Defined Recordings
Cat.No.: NDWAX006
Format: 12 inch EP, 180g, hand-stamped
Distribution: vinyl-distribution.com / Wrong Hands

Description:
“As Far As I Know” is the new project by electronic music veteran Eduardo De La Calle. Under this new moniker, Eduardo is exploring the roots of Detroit electro whilst sticking to his signature sound of trippy melodies and rhythms, which we were able to experience through so many quality releases over the last decades. This first EP by As Far As I Know, which also includes a collaboration with Nathan Surreal on B2 (Fact Speak Itself), takes us on a trip back to the future and deep into the realm of sci-fi related electro, IDM, and techno. Pressed on 180g hand-stamped quality wax.

Chaotic Behaviour EP

As Far As I Know - Fact Speak Itself (feat. Nathan Surreal)

My track "Hunched Back" on Eduardo De La Calle's Analog Solutions.

https://clone.nl/digital/item4043813.html

Hunched Back [Analog Solutions]

@Noodsradio @EduardoDeLaCalle

For the third episode of "nonverbal cues", Nathan Surreal invites the Spanish techno veteran and icon, Eduardo De La Calle. Across an impressive two-decade career, under an array of aliases – the Madrid-based DJ/producer has worked with many of the most important labels of modern times such as: Planet-E, International Deejay Gigolo, TURBO, Hivern Discs, Mule Musiq, and Semantica to name a few. Get locked for a special one!

More info: https://noodsradio.com/residents/non-verbal-cues-w-nathan-surreal

Nonverbal Cues #03 — Eduardo De La Calle (29.05.19, Noods Radio)

Mixed by @kaapofficial @noodsradio @delichting

For the fifth (#5) episode of Nonverbal Cues, I've invited my home town crew @DeLichting. The show's spectrum covers 100% DL material; a sonic journey into uncharted territories, released tunes, work in progress, and new experiments. 

Artists on cc: @0rds0, @borisacket, @eversines, @humanspacemachine, @queniv, @kaapofficial, @nathansurreal.

Nonverbal Cues #05 — De Lichting (18.09.19, Noods Radio)

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Nathan Surreal @ The Lot Radio 10 - 23 - 2019

My contribution to De Lichting 'Drie' Album compilation.

A Feeling of Ikigai [De Lichting Drie]

https://aex-series.bandcamp.com/album/x010

On the 10th disc it's another collection of familiar faces. ESHU's Tetelepta is up first with his dusty deep-house floater followed by De Lichting affiliate Human Space Machine jamming his way through melancholic melodies. Nathan Surreal makes his debut on AEX, with recent outings on Analogue Solutions and Biologic Recordings he here brings his bright and powerful grooves to a place that feels like home right in the middle of his De Lichting friends. On the b-side Kaap shows his love for traditional dub-techno once more with a stretched out and carefully crafted dub excursion. A wonky beat trip by Denote wraps things up on this versatile and sparkling slab of vinyl.

Nathan Surreal - Trunk [ÆX 010]

Nonverbal Cues #10 — @eversines + @0RDS0 (19.02.20, Noods Radio)

Nonverbal Cues #10 — eversines + RDS (19.02.20, Noods Radio)

NVC Radio #15 – Nathan Kofi invites 'De Lichting affiliate'-and team-mate Human Space Machine, who dives "head-first" into the deep with his selection of dubby and motor city-inspired electronics.

Nonverbal Cues #15 — Human Space Machine(15.08.20, Noods Radio)

RA Review: https://www.residentadvisor.net/reviews/25262

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Nathan Kofi – Reyoh [De Lichting]

Live recording of Nathan Kofi @ the Future Intel headquarters in The Hague. Streaming live on Facebook and futureintelradio.com every Thursday and Friday — from 20:00 till 23:00.

Nathan Kofi ╚═ Future Intel ═╗  10 16 2020

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Takeover United Identities : Nathan Kofi - 05 Décembre 2020

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part of @delichting records, de school amsterdam

bookings: tim@rhythmicculture.com

releases on: de lichting, dekmantel, analog solutions, aex (indigo area), biologic, kms, sohaso, motech records.

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