The phrase "" typically refers to the digital distribution—both official and unofficial—of the landmark second studio album by the duo The Foreign Exchange .
The album's digital presence, often sought out via "zip file" searches by fans of independent soul, centers on its cohesive, moody narrative about the complexities of adult relationships. The Foreign Exchange Leave It All Behind Zip File
Released on October 7, 2008, Leave It All Behind marked a tectonic shift for the group, transitioning from the transatlantic hip-hop of their debut, Connected , toward a lush, synth-driven sound. The Evolution of a Transatlantic Partnership The phrase "" typically refers to the digital
The Foreign Exchange is composed of North Carolina rapper/singer (of Little Brother) and Dutch producer Nicolay . Their partnership famously began on the Okayplayer message boards, where they exchanged files across the ocean without ever meeting in person during the creation of their first album. The Evolution of a Transatlantic Partnership The Foreign