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

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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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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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

If you haven’t heard Diamond District’s In The Ruff yet, I have one question for you: How’s that rock you have been living under? I hope it’s cozy, because otherwise you have no excuse for not hearing this fantastic album. Well, if you somehow missed out on the trio’s stellar LP, here’s your late-pass. Snarkiness aside, the DMV group has decided to release its debut effort in retail stores – both physical and digital – later this month. And to tease you all, here’s one of the album’s finer cuts, “I Mean Business”, as it appears on the final version of In The Ruff.

Download: Diamond District – “I Mean Business” [Right Click Save-As]

Album Review: Oddisee – Mental Liberation (2009)
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Potholes

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Album Review: Diamond District – In The Ruff (2009)
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Potholes

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Diamond District, comprised of Oddisee, Y.U. and X.O., make their first jump into the scene as a unit with their free album, In The Ruff. The first two tracks that leaked off the project,  ”I Mean Business” and “Who I Be” had me very excited to hear the rest of what these guys had cooking. With cats like Wale, Kev Brown, Kenn Starr, and more, it is a very exciting time to be making hip-hop in the DMV. Oddisee also have his solo project dropping very soon, so be on the watch for more details on that!

Download: Diamond District – In The Ruff

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