Album Review: Oddisee – Traveling Man (2010)

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Potholes

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So this winter’s not been treating you too well? Cheer up. Oddisee comes back with his third installment in his Odd Seasons series, this time with Odd Winter. Aimed to fit the mood of the season, this album, full of gorgeous instrumentals and full tracks is just what you need to cure those winter blues. Features include XO, Tranqill, Stik Figa, and Homeboy Sandman. Give it a spin and leave us your thoughts! Props to Put Me On It for hosting.

Download: Oddisee – Odd Winter

Ridiculously creative duo Georgia Anne Muldrow and Declaime are prepping a vinyl-only EP, Heaven or Hell, that will serve as the precursor to their Someothaship album. And to celebrate that EP release, we present a new single from Someothaship. “Get Up” features two great guest spots in Prince Po and yU as well as cuts from DJ Clear amongst the madness created by Georgia and Declaime. We also have a “GoGo” remix from none other than Oddisee. Get to clickin’ and, if you aren’t yet, get familiar with two of hip-hop/soul/R&B’s finest artists.

Download: Georgia Anne Muldrow & Declaime – “Get Up” [Right Click Save-As]

Download: Georgia Anne Muldrow & Declaime – “Get Up” (GoGo Oddisee Remix) [Right Click Save-As]

Pardon my lateness, but this album deserves a post. Coming from XO, one third of the esteemed Diamond District, this is something you will want to feast your ears on. Featuring some fantastic production from AB, Oddisee, and Soulful, you already know you have a handful of guaranteed bangers ahead of you. I am really starting to feel spoiled over here with all this wonderful free music coming out of the DMV. Definitely the home of one of the more exciting movements in hip-hop. Give this album a spin and share some thoughts…

Download: XO – ONE.ONE.TEN

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URB and Potholes favorites/homies Keelay & Zaire linked up to present this new free EP from Khizman. This marks his first solo effort after years of working with producer Nottz and the Incredible DMP. The 10-track The Trophy Winner features beats from Kee & Zee, Nottz, and several others with guest spots from the likes of Skyzoo and Slo Mo. Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And hit the jump for the full track listing/artwork.

Download: Khizman – The Trophy Winner

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You know how we all love Muhsinah over here, so along with the excitement of a new solo single, we also get word that December 1st holds the release date to her album, The Oscillations: Triangle! Muhsinah handles the majority of the production, but we also get to hear production from Potholes favorites like Flying Lotus, Exile, Mike Slott, and Oddisee. Along with “That Day”, also peep the fresh teaser for the LP…

Download: Muhsinah – “That Day” prod. Oddisee [Right Click Save-As]

The homies over at Audible Treats just sent over this cut that introduced the world to Diamond District on Oddisee’s album Foot In The Door. This marked the first time yU, X.O., and Oddisee joined forces on a track and who could have known it would pave the way for one of the best albums we’ve heard in years? Seriously, if you haven’t heard In The Ruff, you have some explaining to do. Peep the track and hit the jump for a bonus freestyle video.

Download: Diamond District – “Gully” [Right Click and Save-As]

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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.

Not sure why I didn’t see this one coming, but the fine people over at Put Me On It just posted another seasonal installment from one of our favorite producers, Oddisee. We posted his take on the summer a few months ago and now PMOI offers up his free fall album titled Odd Autumn. If his summer project was any indication, this is sure to be a must download. I for one can’t wait to hear what Oddisee has cooked up, especially considering how on-fire he’s been this past year.

Download: Oddisee – Odd Autumn

You know how much we love Diamond District over here! To celebrate the release of their retail LP, In The Ruff (October 27), DJ Buddy presents to you, the Diamond Exchange Mixtape. This 12-song tape includes upcoming tracks from the album, as well as some cuts from the group member’s solo work. Give it a download, a listen and let us know what you think in the comments section below…

Download: Diamond District & DJ Buddy – Diamond Exchange