UNO Stereo’s Beat Tape Innerludes Inspired By Kaytranada, Knxwledge

Major Label Debut Out Today (Warner Music)

Multi-platinum, ARIA-award winning producer UNO Stereo today drops his debut major label release, a compelling collection of beats and collaborations dubbed ‘Innerludes’, available to stream and download now: https://unostereo.lnk.to/innerludes

Following his lauded production work behind the scenes with a multitude of hip-hop and R&B music’s biggest names including Khalid, Wale, Wiley, Kaiit, Denzel Curry and more, UNO Stereo delivers a typically stylish and richly textured set on Innerludes, spearheaded by the instant energy of lead track PLAYIN. UNO’s curatorial nature is on full display with Innerludes, as he deftly weaves chopped up vocal samples from close collaborators into beats featuring his rare taste in classic hip-hop, traditional soul, neo-soul standards and a modern electronica, held together by sharp attention to detail and impeccable sound design.

“’Innerludes’ is what happens when I get the freedom to create music that sounds like what i imagined in my head 20 years ago as a kid tryna make beats after school. Because each song is kinda like an ode to my idols, i think the tape sounds strangely nostalgic but at the same time distinctly unfamiliar. Maybe it was the product of being in lockdown but the little vocal chops that i scattered throughout each song became the soundtrack to how I felt this year. The artists who i collaborated with, I’m proud to say are all Australian artists that are my homies. And I’m just a straight up fan of their art regardless, so it’s an honour to be in their company. The exciting thing about Innerludes to me is, it’s organically become the perfect segue into the next phase of music i have planned for later this year.”

As one of Australia’s most agile producers, UNO forgoes glossy productions in favour of bright textured grooves and local emerging talent. On “Vinny’s Interlude” frequent collaborator 18YOMAN provides the hazy, melancholic soundscape, as Jordan Dennisbrings his syrupy lilt to the piano-laden beat on “Keynote Interlude”. Meanwhile, Majerle’s vocoder-treated vocals melt into the melody of “On My Mind”, and the magnetic funk of “Need 2 Say” heralds Ojikae’s powdery alto. UNO’s trademark innovative use of percussion keeps the dreamy collection upbeat, with primarily instrumental tracks “PLAYIN” and “Purple Tape” featuring as standouts.

Even without company, UNO reveals multifaceted tracks, with the kind of chopped up samples and crisp production that have cemented him as one of Australia’s best kept production secrets.

INNERLUDES TRACK LISTING

1. PLAYIN

2. Vinny’s Interlude feat. 18YOMAN

3. Purple Tape

4. Keynote Interlude feat. Jordan Dennis

5. On My Mind feat. MAJERLE

6. Need 2 Say feat. Ojikae

ABOUT UNO STEREO

UNO Stereo, aka Nic Martin, is a Platinum selling, ARIA Award winning and APRA Award nominated record producer, songwriter and artist based in Melbourne, Australia. His unique perspective on classic hip-hop, neo soul, R&B and electronica, combined with his diversity and trained technical skills, have earned the beat-maker much acclaim.

In the past couple of years alone, UNO earned production credits on Cold Blooded from Khalid’s Grammy nominated, certified double Platinum album American Teen, Over It for UK grime legend Wiley, Washington DC rapper Wale’s 2019 release Debbie and electronic legend Destructo’s new anthem BANDZ with Kevin Gates, Denzel Curry & Yo Gotti. UNO most recently won an ARIA for his co-writing and co-production on Miss Shiney from Melbourne neo-soul heroine Kaiit.

Throughout this time, UNO has sporadically dropped his own releases to much acclaim, including watching his internet adored single GOT U climb over two million combined streams and maintaining a remarkable Soundcloud presence with a stellar output of edits and remixes.

Beginning his career earning Platinum plaques on records from Timomatic and Justice Crew and producing for Jay Sean and Busta Rhymes, UNO quickly made his way onto projects with some of Australia’s rap elite. Nic’s signature sound can be heard on singles and albums from 360 (Vintage Modern & Utopia), Seth Sentry (ARIA Award winning album Strange New Past), Bliss n Eso (Platinum single ‘Moments’), Illy, Horrorshow, Tuka, Urthboy and Drapht, plus lending his beats to a new generation in B-Wise, Chillinit, Baro and more.