oki-ni: WEARECOLD by Rimar

Men’s online fashion retailer oki-ni presents the latest act in their esteemed mix series. This time showcasing the talented young Brooklynite producer by the name of Rimar. He brings forth a smooth sound that slides between R&B, ’70s funk, and flawless beats that bring to mind the best of late ’90s hip-hop. For his mix, Rimar has drawn from a range of influences to create a beautiful downtempo mood, with a sharp contemporary sound but also a haunting nostalgic quality. It really is a case of a mix coming together to become more than the sum of its parts. The young talent has this to say about his mix:

“I curated a set of tracks that define my current music tastes and really play into a specific mood. I looked for the consistencies that I found appealing between various genres – a droning bass, loud synths, chilling samples – and mixed them together, exposing how these songs coming from completely different approaches can speak similarly to express a singular emotion. It’s an eclectic set of songs, derived from friends and some of my favorite blogs.