Lamsi Takes It “Nice + Slow” to the Top of Beatport’s Bass / Club Chart [Q&A]

Lamsi and Saidah’s head-turning heater “Nice + Slow” doesn’t rush the room. It slides in low, locks into the groove, and starts pulling from every corner of the club: bass music, house, UK pressure, and Afro-diasporic rhythm all moving in one tight pocket. Released via Nervous Records, the track brings together two artists with deep ties to Amsterdam and London’s underground circuits. Lamsi’s percussive, rhythm-led production pulls from Surinamese tradition, Kawina rhythms, and UK club structures, while Saidah brings a raw, sensual vocal touch shaped by UKG, bassline, and late-night club instinct. The record is controlled but alive, heavy but smooth, and built to make any dance floor take notice.

The track has already done serious damage, shooting to #1 on Beatport’s Bass / Club genre page and giving Lamsi a major moment in a year defined by growth, travel, and international momentum. Below, the Amsterdam producer breaks down how “Nice + Slow” came together, why sharing unfinished music can open doors, and how he keeps cultural roots firmly planted while building tracks made for the floor.

How has your year been shaping up to this point?

This year’s been intense in the best way. A lot of growth, a lot of traveling, and really locking in on my sound. I’ve been building more internationally, especially between Amsterdam and London, and everything is starting to connect. It feels like all the groundwork I’ve been putting in is finally clicking into place.

“Nice + Slow” skyrocketed to #1 on Beatport’s Bass / Club genre page. What does that moment mean to you, and what do you think made the track connect so strongly?

That moment was crazy, I’m not gonna lie. Seeing it go #1 felt like confirmation that taking risks with your sound actually pays off. The track isn’t formula-based, it blends different worlds but I think that’s exactly why it connected. DJs could feel it, crowds reacted to it, and it had that balance of being familiar but still fresh. Also, I was already playing it out before it was finished, so it grew organically in the clubs.

The track brings together Amsterdam’s Afro-diasporic club sound and London’s UK underground energy. How did those two worlds come together to create this track?

That’s literally my reality. I’m based in the Southeast part of Amsterdam, rooted in Surinamese culture, but I’ve spent a lot of time in London, and that UK underground energy is a big influence on me. With this track, it wasn’t forced, it just naturally came together. The percussion leans into Afro-diasporic rhythms, while the bass and structure are very UK-inspired. It’s like both cities meeting in one record.

How did you and Saidah first connect, and what got both of you into the studio together?

I reached out to Saidah when I was still developing the track. Even when Nervous showed interest, I felt like it wasn’t finished yet. I knew it needed a vocal that could really carry the energy, and her voice just made sense. Once we got in the studio, it clicked instantly, a very natural process. She brought her own flavor to it, and that’s when the track really came alive.

How did you get linked up with Nervous Records for the release?

I actually previewed the track while it wasn’t even finished. No proper mix or master, nothing. It started getting attention, and Nervous reached out. They believed in it early, which was important. But even then, I still took time to finish it properly with Saidah before locking it in. It’s a good reminder that you don’t have to wait for perfection before sharing your music.

Your music pulls from Surinamese traditions, Kawina rhythms, UKG, and Caribbean speed garage. How do you balance those roots with making club-focused tracks?

For me, it’s not really about balancing, it’s just who I am. Those influences are part of my identity, so they naturally come through in the music. 

The key is translating them in a way that works in the club and on streaming platforms. I’m always thinking about energy, movement, and how a crowd will react, while still keeping those roots present. That’s what makes it feel authentic.

Following the massive success of this track, what comes next for Lamsi, and what are you most looking forward to this summer?

I’m building on this momentum for sure. More releases, more collaborations, and pushing the sound even further. I’m just excited to keep evolving and showing what this sound can become.