ninguem: right time ep
Francisco Espregueira
The Lisbon underground is very capable of surprises, and the latest comes from producer Ninguem. Following a string of deep, atmospheric releases, he returns with the Right Time EP, a deeply personal project that drops via his own imprint, Arodama Music. The story behind this release is as organic as it gets. A few years before the world locked down, Ninguem reached out to vocalist Nádia (LEIDE) over Instagram after recognizing her from a bar in Bairro Alto. What started as a rustic home recording session—complete with a sock used as a pop filter—eventually evolved into the lush, soulful vocal takes that anchor the record's title track today.
Beyond the rich, dusty originals, the Right Time EP is heavily bolstered by a carefully selected crew of remixers. Ninguem tapped into his local network, bringing in talents like Dupplo, Kelson, and Pedro Khan to completely deconstruct the source material. Kelson, a longtime friend currently riding a wave of momentum, delivers a bold, unexpected rework that gives the simple lyrics an entirely new narrative weight. Meanwhile, Pedro Khan brings his complex, journey-driven energy to the table, and Dupplo rounds out the package with a mature, consistent sonic response. Ninguem ensures this independent release has a rock-solid foundation, setting the stage for Arodama Records to become a platform for underground Portuguese talent. Available in the main music streaming platforms.