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Oddisee - Hip Hop's Cool Again
Artist: Oddisee
Producer: Oddisee
Album: Mental Liberation
Label: Mello Music Group
If hip-hop ever stopped being hip, I never got the memo, but it’s hard not to celebrate along with Booth newcomer Oddisee as he announces that Hip Hop’s Cool Again. Who’s responsible for this resurgence of coolness? If you answered “President Barack Obama,” well, you’re close—in fact, it’s Oddisee himself, a fellow Washington D.C. resident. While the emcee may not really be carrying the whole game on his back, he certainly has the multitasking prowess to carry a whole record; in addition to serving up a heaping helping of agile, celebratory lyricism on the verses and taking ‘em to school on the hook, Oddisee amps up the the old-school flavor with his own piano-sampling beat. If you’re impressed by this head-bobbing cut, don’t pass up the opportunity to witness Oddisee’s Mental Liberation, which is set to go down May 5th.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on March 16, 2009
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The production is nice and has that old-school feel. Oddisee has some really good lyrics, his rhymes are solid and his voice is easy on the ears. This is pretty hot!
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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I love hearing these rappers that aren't mainstream. They tend to have the best quality songs. Oddisee sounds good on here. This track is tight and I like the old-school feel. Four stars.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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This beat is sooo sick! It is really cool, but when the percusion comes in you just need to nod yo head. When the brass is added on the hook it makes the song sound like a certified anthem. I'm lovin the lyrics and flow from this dude, real laid back but wit confidence and hunger. The flow and words he speaks on the hook make you wanna sing along.
Because I can find nothing wrong with this track and I'm feelin every aspect of the track, I can do nothin but call it CLASSIC... |
| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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A little more of this and I couldn't agree more with the title of this record.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Damn, he's flowin' .... Much Respect .... Yes, his voice is so easy on ears ... str8 chill-music ...
Oddisee gets extra points because he killed the prod. game.... 4.5 |
| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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I don't really like his voice tone/flow... kinda not musically driven and more like a preacher. I'm not a fan of the sample also, it's not that catchy, gets old fast... gets a lot better in the hook!
I like the concept and his lyrics were on point with it. |
| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 490 |
Finally some real hiphop. This is the music I love. Flow, voice, message, beat, all on point. I won't give it a 5, because its not a classic.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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I'm a sucker for an old school joint, so this one starts off at a 3 just from the production. DC has been bringin some heat lately. I like Oddisee's flow and those horns really get the song goin
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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This song is cool for what it is, but its really not my cup of tea...sorry, but i have to put this at a 3.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Impressive. Tight production real kool beat, good lyrics and smooth flow. A
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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i'm diggin' this. those drums are ridiculous. amazing song overall.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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at first i wasnt feelin it cuz it was too noisy, but now the track just grew on me its cool
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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keep up the Christian faith man
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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this track has a early 90's feel to it, id spin it
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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The 90's template makes this cool. This chorus grew on me as i was writing this now is a 4
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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damn wow
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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I need to hear more joints like this more often so I can stay sane. Good shiz.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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so... smoothical sounds...
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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beat has that old skewl feel to it,very niceeee..feelN it,banger status for me
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Take us to skool Oddisee. This is feel good Hip-Hop right here. I'm lovin' it
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2009 |
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cool?
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2009 |
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when i read the title o this track i just couldn't wait to hear it, and it really sounds pretty cool to me, not a classic, but i love it so it's a 4.5 ;-)
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2009 |
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I like it, but its not exactly my style of hip hop. I can still feel it tho 3 stars
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| Posted on Mar 14, 2009 |
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one word: delightful
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| Posted on Mar 14, 2009 |
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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kinda lookin like osama than obama, and the title is a bit hokey, but since I was bored, I checked it anyways...glad I did.
Smooth track. |
| Posted on Apr 11, 2009 |
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pretty decent, 2.5 i see potential in him
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| Posted on Dec 28, 2009 |
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