Konstantinos Karakolis
Konstantinos Karakolis
Marking his sophomore album, following his 1999 project Ape Sounds, Japanese streetwear icon, DJ and producer Nigo has returned with I Know NIGO!, a star-studded project that is taking the world by storm. Nigo is mostly known within the fashion world as the creator of A Bathing Ape, currently working as the creative director for Kenzo.
I Know NIGO! features guest performances from the likes of Tyler, The Creator, A$ap Rocky, Gunna, Pop Smoke, Kid Cudi and many more, on top of an impressive lineup of immersive productions. Here are some of our favourite producers who contributed towards achieving the album’s incredibly fresh sound.
Production credits on “Arya”
A multi-platinum producer, Westen Weiss is best known for his co-production on Meek Mill and Drake’s “Going Bad,” while he has produced for likes of NAV, Ty Dolla $ign, Camila Cabello, Trippie Redd, Nicki Minaj and many more. Additionally, he has worked with widely celebrated producers such as Wheezy, London on da Track, Tay Keith and Blake Slatkin.
Production credits on “Heavy”
One of the most celebrated producers with the UK’s drill scene, AXL Beats has played a monumental role in bringing the drill sound to the masses. He is mostly known for his extensive work with Pop Smoke before his untimely passing, as well as Drake’s 2020 single “War.” Additionally, he has worked alongside the likes of Fivio Foreign, Sheff G, PNV Jay and 22Gz.
Production credits on “Heavy”
Brotherly production duo CuBeatz have cemented themselves as one of Europe’s most celebrated production names within hip-hop, widely known for their soulful samples that they craft from scratch. They have worked with everyone, from Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Eminem and 21 Savage, to Drake, Migos, Kodak Black and Meek Mill.
Production credits on “Arya”
One of SZA’s closest producers, Carter Lang co-produced 10 singles off her acclaimed 2017 debut album Ctrl. Additionally he has worked with the likes of Post Malone, Chance The Rapper, Rihanna, Roddy Ricch, Lil Nas X and many more.
The full list of producers who worked on I Know NIGO! includes A$ap Rocky, AXL Beats, BoogzDaBeast, Brandon Finessing, Carter Lang, CuBeatz, Hector Delgado, HozayBeats, Kanye West, Luca Starz, Pharrell Williams, ReddoeBeats, ThaMyind, The Neptunes, Tyler, The Creator and Westen Weiss.