In 2019 Swedish music magazine
Synth.nu referred to the Confessions EP as "instrumental, electronic music created with hardware and a lot of heart". In 2014, The Guardian listed the single "Dying in Africa" (a collaboration with Johan Tuvesson form
Karl x Johan) as one of
10 best dance tracks out of Scandinavia. In 2013 NY lifestyle magazine
Fader referred to Nicolas Makelberge as "Probably the planet's most underrated producer". In 2011, the follow-up record to
Dying in Africa,
The Unforgettable Planet, mostly an instrumental album was once again nominated at independent music makers awards,
Manifestgalan in Sweden. 2011
Le Monde mentions Nicolas Makelberge as ”An obsession and well worth a listen” In 2006, Makelberge's album
Dying in Africa was nominated for the
P3 Guld at Swedish national radio awards and
Manifestgalan in the category of
pop music.
Sonic Magazine listed
Dying in Africa as one of the best of 2006. Makelberge previously released records on
Rico and
Emotion. ==References==