Dutch producer, writer, and artist Goldkimono releases his magnetic new single “What I Got,” via Camp Kimono Records ahead of his debut album and headlining tour.
Music captured Goldkimono, aka Tienus Konijnenburg’s, imagination from before he can remember. His mom tells the story of the first time his family visited their neighbor’s house who owned a piano. At three years old, Tienus headed straight for the instrument totally enamoured with curiosity and when the woman of the house passed away her husband gifted the piano to Tienus and his family and he began classical piano lessons at age five. Switching gears upon hearing Freddy Mercury from a friend’s tape deck. “I rebelled against classical music which took me to blues and blues improvisation. I followed my joy.” Inspired by acts like Queen and later Wutang Clan, groups who created entire worlds within a single song.
Tienus is Inspired by unity and the need for more of it, which makes the Goldkimono project driven by his desire to spread positive intention. “It goes further than music. Music is the vehicle. We share everything, we share the air, the trees, the same molecules, the same atoms, we are all connected,” says Tienus. “Behind every piece of music is a person and an intention. To me it’s all about grabbing that intention and my own personal experience and using my vehicle to uplift people. The frequency of that intention will come through the speakers. I want to be in service of that – in service to people through music.”
Goldkimono (credits include Tai Verdes “AOK” and Kygo “Firestone”) was inspired by his time living in Venice Beach, California, and “What I Got” sounds just like the slow break of a SoCal wave at golden hour. The irresistible hook swims carefree through a warm, 90s hip hop meets reggae influenced beat while its lyrical earworm feels like the peace and love version of a middle finger to the conditions of societal pressures. “What I Got” is about believing in yourself,” says Goldkimono. “Living your own truth. And accepting yourself in times where other people may not. To keep strong and rooted in your own journey and direction. Even if it’s the road less traveled, or less approved. “What I Got” is about the strength to sing your own song. The one that plays inside your heart. Instead of conforming to the melodies of other people’s expectations.” A tailor made soundtrack for the free spirited, “What I Got It” is sure to bring good vibrations all spring and summer.
Goldkimono is set to release his 14-track debut album ‘The Legend of Goldkimono’ on April 15, which includes “To Tomorrow,” Goldkimono’s RIAA Certified Gold top 20 charting debut single produced by Crada (Drake, Kid Cudi, Kendrick Lamar), as well as “Electric Swing” that was prominently featured in the #1 Netflix film ‘Army Of Thieves.’
Stream and download “What I Got” here:
/// Pre-save ‘The Legend of Goldkimono’ album here.
‘THE LEGEND OF GOLDKIMONO’ 2022 NL ALBUM TOUR
April 28 Rotown Rotterdam
April 29 Paradiso Amsterdam – Extra Show
April 30 Paradiso Amsterdam – SOLD OUT
May 5 Bevrijdingsfestival Nijmegen
July 5 Simplon Groningen / Simplon Groningen
August 5 Paradox Tilburg
/// Tickets available here.
