Ep.001: Nico & Vinz

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts221/v4/5f/3b/b4/5f3bb4a6-6a33-0b4d-14c4-0245f8a02fc5/mza_12479505486813234325.jpeg/600x600bb.jpg

The Weekly Beat with Matoma

Matoma

19 episodes

5 days ago

Follow Norwegian DJ, producer and legendarily wonderful human, Tom Lagergren a.k.a. Matoma, as he pulls back the curtain of his songwriting process with his collaborators to reveal the deep and diverse conversations had during a recording session. With the challenge of writing, recording and releasing a brand new song each and every week, The Weekly Beat with Matoma introduces you to not only a wide range of songwriters and musicians from around the world, but also the authentic human experiences that inspire their music. Each episode offers listeners unprecedented access to the creative process—from initial conversation to finished track—capturing the vulnerability, passion, and unexpected moments of connection that transform personal stories into universal melodies. The Weekly Beat with Matoma isn't just about making music; it's about what happens when artists open their hearts, share their truths, and collaborate to create something greater than themselves. Subscribe now to hear both the conversations that spark creativity and the stunning new tracks they inspire, released together every week.

Music Interviews

Music

RSS

All content for The Weekly Beat with Matoma is the property of Matoma and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Music Interviews

Music

https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/43651279/38ff85029cd02053.jpg

Ep.001: Nico & Vinz

The Weekly Beat with Matoma

1 hour 4 minutes 6 seconds

4 months ago

Ep.001: Nico & Vinz

In this debut episode of The Weekly Beat, Norwegian music producer and DJ Matoma sits down with internationally acclaimed duo Nico & Vinz for a deep and candid conversation about their journey in the music industry. The duo who met as teenagers in Norway reflect on their African heritage, their early days as rappers, and how their passion for music evolved into global stardom with the hit song "Am I Wrong". They discuss their experiences navigating the music business, from their initial struggles to their eventual signing with Atlantic Records. The conversation highlights their cultural influences, their creative process, and how they transitioned from rap to incorporating melodic elements into their music.

Beyond their career milestones, the discussion delves into the challenges of fame, including intense touring schedules, industry pressures, and the mental toll of success. Nico & Vinz open up about the moments they felt lost in the expectations of labels and how they reconnected with their artistic roots. They also touch on personal growth, the importance of staying true to oneself, and the power of meaningful friendships in overcoming the darker sides of the industry. With humor, honesty, and deep reflection, this episode provides an inspiring look into the realities of being an artist on a global stage.

The song we made "Love To The Universe" comes out Friday April 11th, listen here.

We're releasing a new episode and song EVERY SINGLE WEEK so be sure to subscribe and join this ambitious journey of music-making and storytelling!

Get ad-free episodes, production tutorials and exclusive stem packs by joining me on Patreon.

------------------------------------------------------------

Co-created by Matoma and Andrew Jackson.

Executive Producer Andrew Jackson.

Produced by Sara Laarej Berg and Maren Gjertsen.

Follow Nico & Vinz:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/nicoandvinz

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoandvinz

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnicoandvinz

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0awl5piYwO0CDTHEkCjUhn?si=gln0LAJVTM2lft54QVBJKg

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nico-vinz/793640807

Follow Matoma:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matoma

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matoma

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YXycRbyyAE0wozTk7QMEq?si=oErDAQhCSaCuGf2oVR-uqQ

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/matoma/915444636