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Catching Up With the Traveling Man: An Interview With Oddisee

Oddisee Catching Up With the Traveling Man: An Interview With Oddisee

Just like any other genre of music, hip-hop has a passing of the torch from one generation to the next every now and then. While some proclaim that hip-hop is dead, there is a generation of emcees, producers and DJs who believe that hip-hop is still very much alive. At the forefront of this new generation is rapper/producer Oddisee, who by now needs no introduction.

The resident DMV artist gives hip-hop a soulful touch while maintaining a hard, neck-breaking thump. Coming off of Diamond District’s outrageously successful In The Ruff, Oddisee is poised for an all-out takeover. We got to catch up with him (no easy feat – he really is a traveling man) for some questions. Read on as Oddisee details his Odd Seasons EPs, thoughts on DMV hip-hop, and more.

Download: DJ K.O. – “Wut I Do” [mp3]

LOASAM02.3 Single Web 300x300 Download: DJ K.O.   Wut I Do [mp3]“Wut I Do” is the 3rd single off DJ K.O.’s EP, Living Out A State of Mind Vol. 2, which showcases East on the mic over a raw/gritty/bass heavy Analogic beat.  Keeping with the traditional formatting of the vinyl days, we’ve got a “B-Side” to liberate for this new Digital 12″. “Run & Gun” again features East on the mic with Analogic on the boards. This time around they enlist Finale & Chaundon to let the masses know who’s out to be mentioned amongst the best in the game. As if all this isn’t enough, we’ve even got a B-Side remix by Analogic.

Back on November 10, 2009, DJ K.O. embarked on a year long campaign to release 12 EP’s in 12 months. If you happened to miss Living Out A State of Mind Vol. 1 or Vol. 2, feel free to head on over to Elementality Productions right now to check it out!! Can’t forget to shout out the homie Objektiv One on the artwork.

Download: DJ K.O. – “Wut I Do”

Top 10 Hip-Hop Albums of 2009

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“It would be great if albums like this became the prototype for future Hip Hop releases in taste, quality, and execution.” – Kkon-El

Concert Review: Audible Treats CMJ Showcase


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Here are the pictures from the Audible Treats CMJ Showcase, featuring Souls of Mischief, Tanya Morgan, Trinity, Kam Moye, Oddisee, Finale, Jern Eye and TruthLive. Special shouts to Keelay for holding it down for like 90% of the artists on the turntables! Another thanks to Michelle from Audible for putting on such a dope event.

Video: Finale – “The Senator”

Download: Vandalyzm & Finale – Watch Niggas (Dear Moleskine Freestyle)

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The homie Vandalyzm just hit me with his latest freestyle featuring Detroit native Finale. Over a Just Blaze instrumental, the two emcees definitely bring it lyrically. Give the freestyle a listen and let us know what you think.

Download: Vandalyzm & Finale – Watch Niggas (Dear Moleskine Freestyle)

Looking Back at 2009′s First Half

tanyamorganbrooklynati 1021x1024 Looking Back at 2009s First HalfIt’s July. The year is halfway over, so I figured it’s time to take a look back at the memorable albums that have dropped so far in 2009. Just as a warning, I will be leaving several, if not many, records off this list that you might argue are worth mentioning. Well, if you feel that way, I urge you to leave a comment and try to convince me. There is also the chance that I might forget one or two records that I enjoyed, but simply could not remember as I wrote this.

Album Review: Tiye Phoenix – Half Woman/Half Amazin’ (2009)

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Rating: 4 out of 5 Potholes