Wonderland

ON REPEAT: NIMINO – “I ONLY SMOKE WHEN I DRINK”

His new single is making a splash across the internet, but what inspired the track? Here’s what the London-based producer and DJ has On Repeat.

Pitched somewhere between UKG and house—with a fair chunk of hip hop influence floating around—London-based producer and DJ nimino has found a sonic sweet spot that is building him a reputation as a leading name in the movement. He’s got an EP, “Creek”, on the way, and recently shared a teaser cut from the project. “I Only Smoke When I Drink” has seen the beatsmith reach a wider audience across the internet, with its anthemic and dynamic approach capturing the attention of electronic fans across the globe. Below, he takes us through the tracks that inspired the viral hit.

Listen to “I Only Smoke When I Drink”…

nimino’s On Repeat…

Duskus – “I Can See”

Someone try tell me why I wouldn’t put a Duskus tune in here and I’ll patiently try my best to understand.

Ones ft. Kehina – “changes”

Two criminally underrated artists creating diamonds.

Kllo – “Last Yearn”

First tune I heard from these guys and I wasn’t blown away at first but after a couple listens this one started driving some real raw emotion. Then had this whole album on repeat for years, deep love for everything these guys do.

HNNY – “I Let Go”

Rare to find a tune that sets the tone in any room, doesn’t ask for attention but kinda just aligns everything.

Tourist – “Violet”

Just a soft careful rhythm from the big man but this tune gives me more euphoria than any massive club banger ever could. The outro when it’s just the chords aaaaaaah.

KOAN Sound ft. Asa – “Fuego”

I’d dream of having sound design like these guys but I set more realistic goals.

The Pharcyde – “Oh Shit”

This is really the only kinda rap I listen to regularly – grew up on these guys and I feel it’s where a lot of the swing comes from in my tunes.

Ross from Friends – “Life In A Mind”

I remember catching them play this at Brixton Electric a couple years back and I didn’t rate it that highly out of his tunes until I saw this build up take place in person. Half the crowd on shoulders.

Sad Night Dynamite – “Smoke Hole”