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Nico Segal (born June 25, 1993) is a Grammy-winning trumpeter, composer, and producer from Chicago, Illinois. He first gained recognition as a member of Kids These Days, a genre-blending band that fused hip-hop, jazz, and rock before disbanding in 2013.

Following Kids These Days, Segal became a core member of The Social Experiment, the collective behind Surf (2015), an innovative fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and soul led by Chance the Rapper. He later co-founded Intellexual, a songwriting and production duo with Nate Fox, further showcasing his versatility in genre-bending compositions.

In 2023, Segal released his solo album, Tell The Ghost Welcome Home, a deeply personal and sonically rich project that blends jazz, electronic, and cinematic elements. The album reflects his evolving artistry and ability to craft immersive musical experiences.

Segal is also a co-founder of The JuJu Exchange, an experimental jazz ensemble pushing the boundaries between live instrumentation and electronic music. Over the years, he has collaborated with artists such as Chance the Rapper, Kanye West, Frank Ocean, J. Cole, and Resavoir, solidifying his reputation as one of Chicago’s most forward-thinking musicians.

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Nico Segal
Tell The Ghost Welcome Home
2023, File, WAV, Album, Alpha Pup Records
Nico Segal
The Band In My Garage
2013, File, MP3, Album, EP, Save Money
Nico Segal
Illasoul: Shades Of Blue
2012, 7xFile, MP3, Album, 320 + File, MP3, 160, Save Money,
Cola Boyy
Quit to Play Chess
2025, LP, Album, Record Makers
Joel Corry
Another Friday Night
2023, ,
Dance-pop/House/Tropical House
Chance The Rapper
Acid Rap
2019
Chewing
Pacific Ocean Blue
2018
Tune-Yards
I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life
2018, CD, ,
Indie Rock
Instrumentality
The Retro Pack
2018
Various
A Day In The Life: Impressions Of Pepper
2018, CD,
Cat Power
Wanderer
2018, Vinyl Clear,
Local Natives
Spotify Singles Vol. 002
2017, 7", Club, Ltd, Num, Loma Vista, ,
Indie Rock/Alternative Rock
Trevor Lawrence Jr.
Relationships
2017, CD, Album, Ropeadope Records,
Ed Sheeran
÷ (Divide)
2017, 2x Vinyl Gatefold 180g, ,
Pop Rock
Local Natives
I Saw You Close Your Eyes / The Only Heirs
2017
J. Cole
4 Your Eyez Only
2017, ,
Conscious/Jazzy Hip-Hop
Bleachers
Gone Now
2017, CD, ,
Alternative Rock/Pop Rock
Jessie Ware
Glasshouse
2017
Jamila Woods
Heavn
2017
Jessie Ware
Sam
2017,
Kanye West
The Life Of Pablo
2016, 20x File 320 kbps, ,
Pop Rap/Contemporary R&B/Experimental/Trap/Gospel
Neil Young + Promise Of The Real
Earth
2016, 2x CD,
Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment
Surf
2015, ,
Neo Soul
Mark Ronson
Uptown Special
2015, CD, ,
Funk/Soul
M & O
Adventure Soul
2014, Cass, Comp, Post/Pop Records
A-Villa
Carry On Tradition
2014
Octave Minds
Octave Minds
2014, ,
Modern Classical
Skrillex
Recess
2014, CD, ,
Dubstep/Electro/Ragga/Bass Music
Brian Fresco
Mafioso
2013, 13xFile, MP3, Mixtape, 320, Not On Label
The Blisters
Through You / Police
2013, 7", Single, Tra, dBpm Records
The Blisters
Finally Bored
2013
Caleb James
Ground Up
2012, File, MP3, Album, EP, Save Money
Chance The Rapper
10 Day
2012, 14x File 160 kbps,
Asher Roth
Pabst & Jazz
2011
Instrumentality
Back To School Pack
2010, 5xFile, MP3, EP, Not On Label (Instrumentality Self-Released),
Octane Ok
Face The Facts
CD, Album, Promo, Freedom Records (4),
Various
Musikexpress 06/19
2019, CD, Comp, Promo, Musikexpress
Save Money
SAVEMONEY
2014, 38xFile, MP3, Comp, Mixed, Mixtape, VBR, Not On Label,
Blended Babies Present: The O'My's!!*
Chicago Style
2012, 7xFile, MP3, 192 + File, MP3, 160, Not On Label
Kanye West
The Life Of Pablo
2020, CDr, ,
Pop Rap/Contemporary R&B/Trap/Gospel/Experimental
Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa
The Unreleased Collection Volume 3
2019, 2xLP, Mixtape, P/Unofficial, Smplr, Unofficial, Not On Label
Skrillex
Recess
2014, CD, ,
Dubstep/Electro/Ragga/Bass Music
Chance The Rapper
10 Day
2012