What I'm Watching: Oddisee & Good Compny - "The Goings On (Live)"

I don't know how much more I can positively speak on what Oddisee brings to music in a whole but I do know that I'm extremely grateful for the talent he shares with it and with his group Good Compny. I've gotten the pleasure of seeing them all perform live and it was one of my favorite musical experiences. Amazing! Production, lyrics, flow, live stage show, etc., etc. If you still haven't bought these projects he's created, I highly suggest you go do that. It'll only help advance the growth in hearing more of it.

Check out what Oddisee had to say about the "Tangible Dreams" project:

"I live in a gentrified part of Brooklyn, I eat out several times a week, I travel the world sampling the best that cities across the globe have to offer. Do I live in a penthouse loft? Am I dinning in five stars restaurants? Can you only find me in the most exclusive areas? Do I own a jet? The answer to all the above is most certainly no. I’m just a regular man from Prince George’s county, Maryland that figured shit out.

I discovered that I can make a career in an arena dominated by artists that sell false dreams. I realized that although the masses may not know of my body of work, it doesn’t take the whole world to have the world I want. Tangible Dream is a mix-tape dedicated to the deconstruction of our traditional ideas of success & shedding light on the possibility of a sustainable rap life.

These rhymes were written in economy class seats, these beats were produced on long bus trips & these songs were recorded in airbnb apartments. All I want to do is make music for a living so that I can live to make music. The only dreams I’m interested in are the ones I can grasp. It just so happens that anything you want bad enough can be obtained. Perhaps the world may never know of my accomplishments but accomplishments they are nonetheless."



Available on iTunes: "Tangible Dream"
Available on Vinyl LP: "Tangible Dream"
Available on CD Digipak: "Tangible Dream"

Oddisee Social Media:
@Oddisee
FB: OddiseeMusic
IG: Oddisee

Follow the madness: twitter.com/TheMadBloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

What I'm Watching: Diamond District (yU, Oddisee, Uptown XO) - "First Step"

Diamond District is back with the visuals to their first and dope out the gate single to the album "March On Washington". This album is going to be bananas.

DC's Holy Trinity is back with their first visuals from the new album "March On Washington." yU, Oddisee & Uptown XO enlist director Jay Brown for the visual narrative on "First Step." Starting with XO we see the DC emcee light up the opening verse putting spirit back in the music before passing the torch on to his brethren. yU then spits cold bars with the linguistic dexterity of a seasoned veteran, all the while casually grinding an African chew stick. Meanwhile, the video lays out the metaphor of three emcees on separate paths coming together to form one group. In the last scene the track's producer and final lyricist, Oddisee, takes the helm of his ship: "Man, it's just the way it go, if I want it, say it so." Get ready for the new album coming October 14th.

Follow the madness: twitter.com/TheMadBloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

Diamond District (yU, Oddisee, Uptown XO) - "Lost Cause"

The latest heat from "March On Washington", releasing on October 14th. Maaaaaaaaaaan, I can't wait.



Follow the madness: twitter.com/TheMadBloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

Diamond District - "First Step"

Finally! Diamond District is back. Oddisee, yU, and Uptown XO come out swinging on this hard hitting track off "March On Washington". Can't say enough great things about the production Oddisee brings to the table. Add XO and yU to the mix and you get an explosive sound that reverberates from the states to overseas. Nothing short of dope on this single. Check it.

From the upcoming return of Diamond District "March On Washington" October 14th. Diamond District is yU, Oddisee, and Uptown XO. Produced by Oddisee.

When Diamond District dropped In the Ruff on Mello Music Group in 2009, the gritty drums and grimy raps combined as elementally as hydrogen and oxygen. The D.C. Voltron of Oddisee, yU, and X.O. dusted off and revitalized a sound once consigned to the catacombs.

Hailed as an instance classic, its impact reverberated throughout the underground and mainstream. The Washington D.C. City Paper called it the city’s best album in many years. During an era when lyricism was deemed too intellectual and samples too dated,Diamond District overturned conventional logic. They preserved the raw and made it righteous.

A half-decade later, the holy trinity has returned with March on Washington. The truths remain timeless. Wisdom over rhythm. Slang turned into testament.



Preorder: Diamond District - "March On Washington"

Follow the madness: twitter.com/TheMadBloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

Download: J-Live - "Around The Sun"

Fortunate to see this dude live just days ago performing tracks off this album. He put together a great show. Picked a dope and fluid lineup of acts. The night, in my eyes and ears, was a success. Then I copped the album and got to zone out with in at home, speakers blaring. J-Live has done it again. Another dope album assisted by a few of his equally talented peers is in the books. You can listen to "Around The Sun" in its entirety on his bandcamp and make sure you cop it as well. You won't regret it.

J-Live's 10th release and 6th full length album, "Around The Sun" marks yet another growth spurt for the indie hip hop veteran. "Around The Sun features a smooth yet gritty OG boom bap New York sound. It's a cohesive work of art, but still an eclectic listen with a wide range of production as exhibited by the first two released tracks "Money Matters" prod. by Oddisee and "Not Listening" prod. by Korede.

Follow the madness: twitter.com/TheMadBloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

Oddisee - "Nothing Has A Never"

"Well, if I could do nothing for something, that would be great / but doing something for nothing is more likely the case / (???) call it freelancing, instead of a lack of pay / listen, I don't give a fuck what you say / cut the check."

What can I say about dude that hasn't been said on here. Dopeness. This track is from the Mandala Vol. 1, Polysonic Flows by Mello Music Group and it features a plethora talented individuals. And as I type this out, I literally just bought the entire joint. Can't go wrong for that price for 20 tracks. Boom!™



Follow the madness: twitter.com/TheMadBloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

What I'm Watching: J-Live - "Money Matters" (Prod. by Oddisee)

J-Live with another head nod causing dopeness, produced by Oddisee, and from the forthcoming album "Around The Sun". Directed by J-Live. Album is an automatic purchase for me. Dude got a solid record of giving us great music, word up.



Follow the madness: twitter.com/TheMadBloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

What I'm Watching: Oddisee - Own Appeal

New video off Oddisee's free mixtape. Yet another amazing project from the DMV native that I can't say enough good things about.



Free Download: Tangible Dream
"I got a hunger for knowledge & I miss no meals"

http://oddiseemusic.com 
https://twitter.com/ODDISEE 
http://instagram.com/oddisee#
http://mellomusicgroup.com

Follow the madness: twitter.com/TheMadBloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

Oddisee - The Beauty In All (Instrumental) / Tangible Dream (Mixtape)

Oddisee recently dropped an instrumental and mixtape album, both on Monday and they've been on a steady rotation for most of the hours of my days since. The guy loves to make music, his way, in the most purest form that genuinely represents him and his music. Personally, I think most, if not all his work is gold. From production to lyricism to putting it all together, the man is musically dope. Got myself a copy of this yesterday and you can actually check both out in its entirety before purchasing. I highly recommend the purchasing part too. Check it.

About "The Beauty In All"

"The Beauty In All is about the flaws & mistakes that give life its character and worth - how even ignorance can give light to knowledge. For me, not knowing how to do something & still trying is a process that helped my production style evolve. If everything we are is out in perfect tutorials, we might never deviate from the teacher. This record is dedicated to imperfection and the sense of pride & accomplishment we get from our struggles. Hopefully, you listen to this record, reflect on the ups & downs of life, and see the beauty in all."

About "Tangible Dream" (The Mixtape)
I live in a gentrified part of Brooklyn, I eat out several times a week, I travel the world sampling the best that cities across the globe have to offer. Do I live in a penthouse loft? Am I dinning in five stars restaurants? Can you only find me in the most exclusive areas? Do I own a jet? The answer to all the above is most certainly no. I’m just a regular man from Prince George’s county, Maryland that figured shit out.

I discovered that I can make a career in an arena dominated by artists that sell false dreams. I realized that although the masses may not know of my body of work, it doesn’t take the whole world to have the world I want. Tangible Dream is a mix-tape dedicated to the deconstruction of our traditional ideas of success & shedding light on the possibility of a sustainable rap life.

These rhymes were written in economy class seats, these beats were produced on long bus trips & these songs were recorded in airbnb apartments. All I want to do is make music for a living so that I can live to make music. The only dreams I’m interested in are the ones I can grasp. It just so happens that anything you want bad enough can be obtained. Perhaps the world may never know of my accomplishments but accomplishments they are nonetheless.

Follow the madness: twitter.com/TheMadBloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

Oddisee - "Own Appeal"

Something to look forward to from Oddisee really soon. For now, check out the single from his upcoming and free mixtape.

While on tour, I find it much easier to write rhymes than to make beats. I took a couple of weeks to write & produce a 13 track mix-tape titled, "Tangible Dream"

"Tangible Dream will be available as a free download to everyone that purchases my upcoming insturmental album, "The Beauty In All".

Tangible Dream Track Listing

01 - Tangible Dream
02 - Yeezus Was A Mortal Man
03 - Killing Time
04 - Own Appeal
05 - The Goings On Feat. Ralph Real
06 - Be There
07 - Yeah & Nah
08 - Interlude Flow
09 - Unfollow You Feat. Olivier St Louis
10 - Back Of My Mind Feat. Paolo Escobar
11 - Tomorrow Today
12 - Outro Flow Feat. Toine & Trek Life
13 - Bonus Flow Feat. Diamond District

Tour Dates
September 26 - bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo
September 27 - Vancouver, BC @ Fortune Sound Club
September 28 - Calgary, AB @ Ship & Anchor
October 3 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe
October 4 - Madison, WI @ Rathskeller
October 5 - Milwaukee, WI @ Mad Planet
October 6 - Chicago, IL @ Double Door
October 9 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Jazz Kitchen
October 12 - New York City, NY @ Drom w/ Diamond District
October 25 - Auckland, NZ @ Cassette Nine
October 26 - Wellington, NZ @ San Fran Bath House

Follow the madness: twitter.com/TheMadBloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

What I'm Watching: Oddisee - "After Thoughts"

Zone out music. Oddisee never disappoints.

Oddisee - The Beauty In All. Directed by Grégoire Marty
Take a kaleidoscopic journey through the memories that float in our mind's eye in this new video from Oddisee. The song "After Thoughts" is a haunting and wistful instrumental that reminisces through an assortment of days in dreamlike fashion. After Thoughts is from Oddisee's upcoming instrumental project (his first since Rock Creek Park) titled "The Beauty In All".
About "The Beauty In All."

"The Beauty In All is about the flaws & mistakes that give life its character and worth - how even ignorance can give light to knowledge. For me, not knowing how to do something & still trying is a process that helped my production style evolve. If everything we are is out in perfect tutorials, we might never deviate from the teacher. This record is dedicated to imperfection and the sense of pride & accomplishment we get from our struggles. Hopefully, you listen to this record, reflect on the ups & downs of life, and see the beauty in all."

Social Network:
facebook/oddiseemusic
facebook/MelloMusicGroup360
@ODDISEE
@MelloMusicGroup

Follow the madness: twitter.com/TheMadBloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

Download: Audible Doctor - "The Summer Tape"

“The Summer Tape” is out now! The second of The Audible Doctor’s “Seasons” series the EP is entirely produced by The Audible Doctor and features Oddisee, Hassaan Mackey, Guilty Simpson, Edo G, Kurious, Chaundon, Francesca, & Davenport Grimes, plus a bonus Cassette Exclusive track featuring Homeboy Sandman & Del The Funky Homosapien. The EP is available digitally and on Cassette.



Purchase the Cassette: "The Summer Tape"

Purchase the Digital EP: "The Summer Tape"

Follow the madness: twitter.com/TheMadBloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

Download: Trek Life "Wouldn't Change Nothing"

With free albums as dope as this, it sure does make it much easier for me to ignore a lot of these other projects folks try to pass off as music. Trek Life doesn't disappoint on this 14 joint album. There's no complaining about the drought of good music on my end as long as I get music this good.

California vet Trek Life is ready and set for his upcoming album with producer Duke Westlake to hit the scene, but before we get into the new album, MMG thought we ought to share "Wouldn't Change Nothing" with the people. WCN is the complete 14 track album remixes of the Oddisee produced "Everything Changed Nothing" featuring new versions produced by Apollo Brown, Audible Doctor, Has-Lo, Slimkat78, Oddisee, and Duke Westlake himself. Get the free download of the entire "Wouldn't Change Nothing" project and then get ready for more news on the new upcoming Trek Life album due out in April!

Follow the madness: twitter.com/TheMadBloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

What I'm Watching: Homeboy Sandman "Whatchu Want From Me"

Boy Sand, hey mon, how many jobs you got? Ha! Peep the visuals for the Oddisee produced cut from his First of a Living Breed project. Chea!

Follow the madness: twitter.com/themadbloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

EVENT: ODDISEE & JIMETTA ROSE (11/7/12)

ODDISEE & JIMETTA ROSE at 330 RITCH SF. Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 9:00 PM. San Francisco, CA.

oddisee330ritch.eventbrite.com

Follow the madness: twitter.com/themadbloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

14KT "High Horse" feat. Oddisee & Olivier Daysoul

One of the standout cuts on 14KT's A Friendly (Vocal) Game of KT features Oddisee and Olivier Daysoul. High Horse is definitely my jam. Hit play, enjoy and peep the full project from KT too. Chea!



Follow the madness: twitter.com/themadbloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

What I'm Watching: Oddisee "Let It Go Live" (Live)

Really, how could you not love People Hear What They See? It may arguably be the best album this year, between Oddisee's solid verses and the incredible instrumentation. It's definitely a complete listening experience and I find myself revisiting the project almost weekly. Oddisee is out on the road on his European tour and recently unleashed the Tone shot live set of Let It Go with the band. Look out for those US tour dates soon but in the meantime, enjoy the music. Chea!

Follow the madness: twitter.com/themadbloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

Oddisee "From Largo With Love"

You can't go wrong with music from Oddisee. Whether it's production or Oddisee on the verses, it's a win. Enjoy his latest, From Largo With Love. Chea!



Follow the madness: twitter.com/themadbloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

What I'm Watching: Uptown XO (of Diamond District) "Errybody"

From his The Color Gray mixtape due out in October, XO of Diamond District drops the visuals for the AB The Pro produced banger Errbody. The Color Gray comes ahead of his album Colour de Grey due out in January. XO is also working with Oddisee and yU for their sophomore Diamond District project. Big things coming. In the meantime, enjoy this vid. Chea!

Follow the madness: twitter.com/themadbloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers

Homeboy Sandman "Watchu Want from Me?" (Prod. by Oddisee)

Homeboy Sandman + Oddisee = Dope. First of a Living Breed from Homeboy Sand, 9/18. In the meantime Enjoy Watchu Want from Me. Chea!



Follow the madness: twitter.com/themadbloggers_
Check out more from The Mad Bloggers